{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:05.728Z","occupation":{"soc":"21-2011.00","title":"Clergy","group":"Community & Social Service","sector":"81","jobZone":5,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers ordained clergy practice across congregational, chaplaincy, and denominational settings, from supervised entry-level ministry through executive leadership of large faith institutions.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Sacred texts such as the Bible, Torah, or Koran — read aloud and interpret under the guidance of a supervising clergy member during introductory worship services.","Prayer and devotional content — lead structured prayers following established liturgical formats in a supervised congregational setting.","Sermon preparation — draft basic homilies or talks by applying foundational theology learned during graduate-level ministerial training.","Religious conversion instruction — assist in presenting introductory catechetical or faith-formation content to seekers under clerical supervision.","Religious rites and ordinances — observe and assist in administering established sacraments or ceremonial practices alongside a senior minister.","Worship service logistics — coordinate scheduling and logistical support for regular religious services using calendar and scheduling software.","Individual pastoral care — conduct initial supportive listening sessions with congregants experiencing personal or spiritual concerns, referring complex cases to senior clergy.","Theological writing — produce brief articles or bulletin content on religious topics for review and approval by supervising clergy.","Active listening skills — apply structured active-listening techniques when meeting with congregants in one-on-one ministry contexts for the first time.","Communication tools — use office suite, word processing, and email software to prepare service materials, correspondence, and announcements for a faith community."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Weekly worship services — organize and lead complete religious services independently, integrating scripture reading, prayer, and community participation in a local congregational setting.","Sermons and homilies — prepare and deliver engaging, theologically grounded sermons with reduced oversight, adapting content to the seasonal and pastoral needs of the congregation.","Sacred scripture — select, interpret, and proclaim readings from sacred texts in a manner that connects doctrinal meaning to the lived experience of a diverse faith community.","Faith-formation instruction — facilitate conversion or membership preparation classes, guiding seekers through doctrinal content and personal discernment over a structured curriculum.","Pastoral counseling — provide ongoing individual and group counseling sessions addressing spiritual, emotional, and relational needs, applying therapeutic frameworks within a ministry context.","Religious rites administration — administer sacraments, ordinances, and rites of passage such as baptisms, marriages, and funerals with appropriate theological and pastoral competence.","Community education — deliver speeches, lead seminars, or write published articles that communicate religious values and ethical perspectives to both congregational and broader civic audiences.","Congregational coordination — use scheduling, database, and presentation software to manage program calendars, volunteer rosters, and ministry events for a mid-sized faith community.","Problem sensitivity in ministry — recognize emerging pastoral crises or community tensions and respond with timely, judgment-informed interventions in a parish or congregational environment.","Spiritual formation practices — design and facilitate prayer groups, retreats, or devotional programs that deepen the spiritual life of congregants across varied age groups."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Full-scope worship leadership — autonomously design, customize, and lead the complete liturgical life of a congregation, including non-routine ceremonial occasions and interfaith services.","Advanced preaching — craft and deliver sermons across diverse formats and audiences that integrate rigorous exegesis, contemporary application, and persuasive rhetorical skill in complex ministry environments.","Sacred text scholarship — apply advanced hermeneutical methods to interpret and teach from sacred texts, addressing difficult theological questions raised by congregants or public discourse.","Complex pastoral counseling — manage long-term, multi-session counseling relationships involving grief, addiction, family conflict, or spiritual crisis, applying psychology and theology in integrated clinical-pastoral contexts.","Conversion and discipleship programs — independently design and lead comprehensive faith-formation pathways from inquiry through full membership, tailoring content for diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.","Religious rites in non-routine circumstances — administer sacraments and rites in challenging contexts such as hospital chaplaincy, prison ministry, or disaster response settings with pastoral sensitivity.","Theological writing and media — author substantive theological articles, curriculum materials, or media content for denominational or public platforms, demonstrating command of communications and media tools.","Interfaith and community engagement — represent the faith community in ecumenical councils, civic partnerships, or public forums, exercising nuanced social perceptiveness and negotiation in multi-stakeholder environments.","Organizational judgment — make autonomous decisions regarding sensitive congregational matters including personnel, conflict resolution, and ethical dilemmas, drawing on advanced theological and administrative knowledge.","Ministry team development — mentor associate clergy, seminarians, or lay leaders by modeling reflective ministry practice and providing structured feedback within a professional faith-community setting."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Institutional spiritual vision — set and articulate the long-range theological and missional direction of a large congregation, diocese, or denominational body, inspiring alignment across diverse ministry teams.","Homiletical leadership — establish preaching standards and cultivate a culture of excellent proclamation across a faith institution by coaching clergy, developing curricula, and modeling exemplary sermon craft.","Denominational doctrine and policy — lead the formulation or revision of official doctrinal statements, liturgical guidelines, or ethical policies at an organizational or regional denominational level.","Systemic pastoral care strategy — design congregation-wide or multi-site pastoral care frameworks that integrate professional counseling referral networks, lay ministry training, and crisis-response protocols.","Large-scale faith formation — oversee the development and deployment of comprehensive adult, youth, and conversion education programs spanning multiple congregations or a regional denominational structure.","Public theological voice — represent the faith tradition authoritatively in national media, academic forums, or legislative contexts, shaping public discourse on ethics, spirituality, and social justice.","Clergy formation and supervision — direct the recruitment, formation, credentialing, and ongoing professional development of ordained and licensed clergy across an organization or district.","Institutional administration — provide executive leadership over budgeting, personnel systems, facilities, and strategic planning for a large faith institution using advanced data, spreadsheet, and management tools.","Interfaith and civic diplomacy — lead high-stakes ecumenical negotiations, community coalition-building, or conflict-mediation initiatives that require advanced persuasion, integrity, and cross-cultural theological fluency.","Legacy and succession planning — develop organizational infrastructure, mentorship pipelines, and knowledge-transfer systems that ensure the long-term spiritual health and leadership continuity of the faith community."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}