JOB REPORT / 21-2021 · 19 TASKS

Directors, Religious Activities and Education.

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Publicize programs through sources
Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers…
Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget…

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18 of 19 tasks reviewed

This job has 19 core tasks. We went through 18 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Directors, Religious Activities and Educations actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Publicize programs through sources, such as newsletters, bulletins, or mailings.
AI DOES
Drafts newsletters, bulletins, and email copy; suggests layouts and schedules
YOU DO
Shape the message to fit your community's values and relationships
TASK 02
Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, or handling other administrative details.
AI DOES
Drafts emails, builds schedules, researches venues and speakers, and tracks task lists
YOU DO
Make the calls, build trust with speakers, and solve problems on the day
TASK 03
Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
AI DOES
Summarizes spending patterns, flags cost overruns, and builds budget comparison charts
YOU DO
Weigh mission priorities and community needs when deciding where money goes
TASK 04
Select appropriate curricula or class structures for educational programs.
AI DOES
Searches databases, compares curricula, and summarizes options by age group or topic
YOU DO
Apply deep knowledge of your congregation's values, needs, and spiritual goals
TASK 05
Schedule special events, such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, or retreats.
AI DOES
Drafts event timelines, suggests venues, builds checklists, and writes invitations
YOU DO
Bring your knowledge of your community, relationships, and spiritual goals to finalize every decision
TASK 06
Plan or conduct conferences dealing with the interpretation of religious ideas or convictions.
AI DOES
Drafts agendas, researches theological themes, and suggests discussion questions or speaker ideas
YOU DO
Bring spiritual discernment and read the room in real time
TASK 07
Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs or to develop ways to encourage program participation.
AI DOES
Drafts goal frameworks, suggests engagement strategies, and summarizes best practices for religious education programs
YOU DO
Lead real conversations, build trust with ministry members, and shape goals around your community's unique values
TASK 08
Analyze member participation or changes in congregational emphasis to determine needs for religious education.
AI DOES
Scans participation data, summarizes trends, and drafts needs assessments
YOU DO
Bring personal knowledge of members and spiritual discernment to interpret what the data really means
TASK 09
Plan fundraising activities for the church.
AI DOES
Generates fundraising ideas, draft event timelines, budget templates, and promotional messages
YOU DO
Know your congregation's needs, values, and relationships to choose what will actually work
TASK 10
Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
AI DOES
Drafts outreach messages, suggests recruitment channels, and helps screen volunteer interest forms
YOU DO
Build real relationships and read people's hearts and motivations
TASK 11
Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.
AI DOES
Drafts training guides, suggests curriculum resources, and helps organize staff schedules
YOU DO
Build real relationships and mentor instructors with spiritual and cultural wisdom
TASK 12
Confer with clergy members, congregational officials, or congregational organizations to encourage support of or participation in religious education activities.
AI DOES
Drafts emails, talking points, and outreach messages to clergy and congregational groups
YOU DO
Build trust and read the room during real conversations with faith leaders
TASK 13SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Interpret religious education activities to the public through speaking, leading discussions, or writing articles for local or national publications.
AI DOES
Drafts articles and discussion outlines quickly
YOU DO
Connect faith to real human struggles
About this analysis
47% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 14
Participate in denominational activities aimed at goals, such as promoting interfaith understanding or providing aid to new or small congregations.
AI DOES
Drafts communications, summarizes meeting notes, and researches denominational resources
YOU DO
Show up in person, build relationships, and represent your faith community with lived experience
TASK 15SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.
AI DOES
Generates curriculum outlines and lesson plans
YOU DO
Shape the spiritual journey and connect hearts
About this analysis
43% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 16SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Locate and distribute resources, such as periodicals or curricula, to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs.
AI DOES
Searches databases and suggests relevant materials
YOU DO
Judge what fits your students' needs
About this analysis
31% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 17
Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to obtain program ideas, information, or resources.
AI DOES
Summarizes notes, highlights key takeaways, and helps organize ideas gathered from events
YOU DO
Show up, build relationships, and judge which ideas fit your community
TASK 18SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems.
AI DOES
Suggests resources and conversation frameworks
YOU DO
Build trust and guide each person's journey
About this analysis
10% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Directors, Religious Activities and Education
SOC code: 21-2021
Tasks reviewed: 18 of 19

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $52,100 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $67,760 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 22,160
Employed in Colorado: 100
Job outlook: +2.1% by 2034 · ~13,800 openings/yr

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Publicize programs through sources, such as newsletters, bulletins, or mailings.

Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, or handling other administrative details.

Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.

Select appropriate curricula or class structures for educational programs.

Schedule special events, such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, or retreats.

Plan or conduct conferences dealing with the interpretation of religious ideas or convictions.

Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs or to develop ways to encourage program participation.

Analyze member participation or changes in congregational emphasis to determine needs for religious education.

Plan fundraising activities for the church.

Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.

Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.

Confer with clergy members, congregational officials, or congregational organizations to encourage support of or participation in religious education activities.

Interpret religious education activities to the public through speaking, leading discussions, or writing articles for local or national publications.

Participate in denominational activities aimed at goals, such as promoting interfaith understanding or providing aid to new or small congregations.

Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.

Locate and distribute resources, such as periodicals or curricula, to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs.

Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to obtain program ideas, information, or resources.

Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems.

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