Clergy Go Back to List Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Electronic mail software

Tasks
	Pray and promote spirituality.
	Read from sacred texts such as the Bible, Torah, or Koran.
	Prepare and deliver sermons or other talks.
	Organize and lead regular religious services.
	Share information about religious issues by writing articles, giving speeches, or teaching.
	Instruct people who seek conversion to a particular faith.
	Counsel individuals or groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, or personal needs.
	Visit people in homes, hospitals, or prisons to provide them with comfort and support.
	Train leaders of church, community, or youth groups.
	Administer religious rites or ordinances.

Skills
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	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.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
	Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Knowledge
	Philosophy and Theology - Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Therapy and Counseling - Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
	Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
	History and Archeology - Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $63,334.00 $30.45  $19.55  $22.31 - $37.63  Bridgeport/Stamford $65,868.00 $31.67  $21.90  $24.05 - $38.52  Danbury $69,368.00 $33.34  $20.38  $24.00 - $40.60  Hartford $60,987.00 $29.32  $18.55  $19.33 - $36.65  New Haven $61,351.00 $29.50  $19.21  $21.29 - $37.08  New London/Norwich $72,898.00 $35.05  $25.74  $28.71 - $37.38  Waterbury $56,242.00 $27.04  $17.36  $18.98 - $30.53  Torrington $64,840.00 $31.17  $17.96  $18.81 - $39.76

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   237   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, but the number of annual openings will offer very good job opportunities.

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