What You Need to Know About Religious Activities and Education Directors

Example of a Religious Activities & Education Director Job Plan, direct, or coordinate programs designed to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling and guidance relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.

What do Religious Activities and Education Directors do On a Daily Basis?

• Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.
• Publicize programs through sources such as newsletters, bulletins, or mailings.
• Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems.
• Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs or to develop ways to encourage program participation.
• Select appropriate curricula or class structures for educational programs.
• Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.

What a Religious Activities & Education Director Should Know

When polled, Religious Activities and Education Directors say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Other Religious Activities & Education Director Job Titles

• Program Director
• Religious Activities Director
• Student Ministries Director
• Children’s Ministries Director
• Adult Ministries Director

What Kind of Religious Activities & Education Director Job Opportunities Are There?

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 147,100 jobs in the United States for Directors, Religious Activities and Education.

New jobs are being produced at a rate of 7.1% which is lower than average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 10,400 new jobs for Religious Activities and Education Directors by 2026. There will be an estimated 19,400 positions for Religious Activities & Education Director per year.

The states with the most job growth for Directors, Religious Activities and Education are Texas, Florida, and New York.

Watch out if you plan on working in Nebraska, Kansas, or Georgia. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Salary for Religious Activities and Education Directors

The average yearly salary of a Religious Activities & Education Director ranges between $21,650 and $82,110. A Religious Activities and Education Director median salary is $40,810.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for jobs of this type in different U.S. states.

Annual Mean Salary by State

State	Annual Mean Salary
North Carolina	$87,380
Alabama	$85,670
District of Columbia	$77,120
Mississippi	$73,580
South Carolina	$68,540
Colorado	$68,480
Arkansas	$67,510
New Jersey	$63,240
Kentucky	$62,190
Texas	$59,100
Georgia	$58,430
Tennessee	$58,390
Arizona	$54,840
Minnesota	$54,560
Virginia	$53,240
Washington	$52,260
Missouri	$51,930
Iowa	$51,240
Kansas	$50,990
California	$50,650
Alaska	$50,190
Massachusetts	$49,570
Hawaii	$49,210
Connecticut	$48,900
Louisiana	$48,230
Wisconsin	$48,140
North Dakota	$47,930
Maryland	$47,920
Oklahoma	$46,870
Rhode Island	$46,360
Indiana	$45,520
Ohio	$45,380
New York	$45,340
Florida	$44,830
Illinois	$43,930
Pennsylvania	$40,980
Michigan	$39,770
Oregon	$34,590
Montana	$32,430

What Tools do Religious Activities and Education Directors Use?

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Religious Activities and Education Directors may use on a daily basis:

• Facebook
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word

How do I Become a Religious Activities & Education Director?

What kind of Religious Activities and Education Director requirements are there?

How many years of work experience do I need?

Where Religious Activities and Education Directors Work

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• Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
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• Clergy

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics

College Factual

O*NET Online

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