Clergyman/woman Job Description

Clergymen/women are responsible for conducting religious worship and performing other spiritual functions that are associated with the beliefs of a religious denomination. Clergymen/women also provide spiritual and moral guidance and advice to members of the church.

Typical Job Duties

• Provide advice to individuals and groups concerning their spiritual and emotional needs

• Study, analyze and interpret religious laws and doctrines

• Administer religious rites

• Train church leaders and youth groups

• Visit people in their homes or in hospitals to provide them with emotional and spiritual support

• Plan and lead religious education programs for congregations

• In collaboration with committees, address issues pertaining to the financial and administrative issues of the congregation

• Respond to emergency or crisis situations

• Perform administrative duties such as overseeing building management, ordering supplies and contracting for services and repairs

Scholarships for Becoming a Clergyman/woman

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