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SOC 21-2011.00Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers ordained clergy practice across congregational, chaplaincy, and denominational settings, from supervised entry-level ministry through executive leadership of large faith institutions.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. 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.
  2. Prayer and devotional content — lead structured prayers following established liturgical formats in a supervised congregational setting.
  3. Sermon preparation — draft basic homilies or talks by applying foundational theology learned during graduate-level ministerial training.
  4. Religious conversion instruction — assist in presenting introductory catechetical or faith-formation content to seekers under clerical supervision.
  5. Religious rites and ordinances — observe and assist in administering established sacraments or ceremonial practices alongside a senior minister.
  6. Worship service logistics — coordinate scheduling and logistical support for regular religious services using calendar and scheduling software.
  7. Individual pastoral care — conduct initial supportive listening sessions with congregants experiencing personal or spiritual concerns, referring complex cases to senior clergy.
  8. Theological writing — produce brief articles or bulletin content on religious topics for review and approval by supervising clergy.
  9. Active listening skills — apply structured active-listening techniques when meeting with congregants in one-on-one ministry contexts for the first time.
  10. Communication tools — use office suite, word processing, and email software to prepare service materials, correspondence, and announcements for a faith community.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Weekly worship services — organize and lead complete religious services independently, integrating scripture reading, prayer, and community participation in a local congregational setting.
  2. Sermons and homilies — prepare and deliver engaging, theologically grounded sermons with reduced oversight, adapting content to the seasonal and pastoral needs of the congregation.
  3. 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.
  4. Faith-formation instruction — facilitate conversion or membership preparation classes, guiding seekers through doctrinal content and personal discernment over a structured curriculum.
  5. Pastoral counseling — provide ongoing individual and group counseling sessions addressing spiritual, emotional, and relational needs, applying therapeutic frameworks within a ministry context.
  6. Religious rites administration — administer sacraments, ordinances, and rites of passage such as baptisms, marriages, and funerals with appropriate theological and pastoral competence.
  7. Community education — deliver speeches, lead seminars, or write published articles that communicate religious values and ethical perspectives to both congregational and broader civic audiences.
  8. Congregational coordination — use scheduling, database, and presentation software to manage program calendars, volunteer rosters, and ministry events for a mid-sized faith community.
  9. Problem sensitivity in ministry — recognize emerging pastoral crises or community tensions and respond with timely, judgment-informed interventions in a parish or congregational environment.
  10. Spiritual formation practices — design and facilitate prayer groups, retreats, or devotional programs that deepen the spiritual life of congregants across varied age groups.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Full-scope worship leadership — autonomously design, customize, and lead the complete liturgical life of a congregation, including non-routine ceremonial occasions and interfaith services.
  2. 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.
  3. Sacred text scholarship — apply advanced hermeneutical methods to interpret and teach from sacred texts, addressing difficult theological questions raised by congregants or public discourse.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Organizational judgment — make autonomous decisions regarding sensitive congregational matters including personnel, conflict resolution, and ethical dilemmas, drawing on advanced theological and administrative knowledge.
  10. 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
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Clergy formation and supervision — direct the recruitment, formation, credentialing, and ongoing professional development of ordained and licensed clergy across an organization or district.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. Sermon research assistance — uses an AI writing tool to retrieve background commentary, historical context, and scriptural cross-references for an upcoming homily, then reviews and filters the output for theological accuracy Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Basic text drafting — prompts an AI assistant to generate a first-draft outline for a pastoral letter or bulletin announcement, hand-editing every sentence before publication Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Liturgical preparation workflow — directs an AI tool through the full preparation cycle of a weekly service, including scripture summaries, responsive readings, and order-of-worship formatting, while retaining sole judgment on theological tone and congregational fit Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Pastoral correspondence support — delegates routine condolence notes, newsletter paragraphs, and event announcements to an AI assistant, then personally reviews each piece for pastoral sensitivity before sending Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Religious education content generation — uses AI to draft study-guide questions, lesson summaries, and discussion prompts for adult formation classes, adapting the output to the community's doctrinal tradition WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Preaching research acceleration — integrates AI-generated exegesis, historical theology, and contemporary application notes into sermon preparation, compressing background research time significantly while keeping all interpretive and rhetorical decisions personal Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Conversion instruction scaffolding — employs an AI tool to assemble customized faith-formation curricula for inquirers at different knowledge levels, then delivers every instructional session through direct relational dialogue that AI cannot replicate Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Congregational communication management — orchestrates AI drafting of newsletters, social-media posts, and event communications at scale, applying consistent voice and doctrinal review before any content reaches the congregation Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  4. Interfaith and cultural research — queries AI systems for comparative religious texts, traditions, and sensitivities when preparing for interfaith services or counseling members from diverse backgrounds, verifying outputs against authoritative sources.
Advanced
  1. Autonomous AI-assisted homiletics pipeline — architects a multi-stage workflow in which AI tools handle scriptural concordance, rhetorical structure suggestions, and audience-language calibration, while the clergy member exercises full authorial and theological authority over the final delivered word Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Institutional knowledge codification — directs AI agents to synthesize congregational history, denominational polity documents, and pastoral records into searchable institutional knowledge bases, governing data boundaries, privacy standards, and theological integrity throughout Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Mentor and trainer for AI adoption — coaches fellow clergy and ministry staff on appropriate AI tool selection, prompt discipline, and critical evaluation of AI-generated spiritual content, establishing community standards that protect pastoral integrity Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  4. Evaluation of AI autonomy boundaries — continuously assesses which pastoral tasks — prayer, crisis counseling, sacramental ministry — remain exclusively human and which administrative or preparatory tasks are appropriately delegated to AI, maintaining a principled human-AI division of labor Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  5. Strategic ministry planning with AI — uses AI-driven data synthesis to identify congregational needs, outreach gaps, and demographic trends, integrating these insights into long-range ministry strategy while subjecting every recommendation to pastoral discernment WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 1990
Augment share: 95%
Time saved: 77.9%
AI autonomy: 3.46
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Speaking
Score: 48.5 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction
Sources:Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab.Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.

Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication14 statements
Emerging
  1. Sermon drafting — constructs basic homilies by drawing on sacred texts and personal reflection to convey spiritual themes to a congregation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Pastoral greeting — initiates welcoming conversation with congregants during services to establish foundational rapport Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Scripture reading — delivers passages from sacred texts aloud with attention to pacing and reverence during worship services O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Homiletic delivery — adapts sermon language and tone to address diverse congregant backgrounds and spiritual needs during weekly services Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Counseling dialogue — employs active listening techniques to elicit congregants' emotional and spiritual concerns during pastoral care sessions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Faith instruction — explains doctrinal concepts clearly to seekers and converts through structured dialogue and guided discussion O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Sermon craftsmanship — prepares and delivers theologically grounded, narratively compelling sermons that engage varied congregational audiences across liturgical seasons Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Crisis communication — conveys comfort, clarity, and theological meaning to individuals and families during grief, illness, or community trauma Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Public theological discourse — writes articles, delivers speeches, and teaches on religious issues for both faith community and broader public audiences O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Interfaith dialogue — articulates denominational perspectives respectfully while actively listening to representatives of other traditions in ecumenical settings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Prophetic proclamation — crafts and delivers transformative sermons that move congregations toward theological depth and social action, influencing community-wide discourse Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Media and publication ministry — produces written, broadcast, and digital content on spiritual and ethical issues that reaches audiences beyond the immediate congregation O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Mentored communication — coaches emerging clergy and lay leaders in homiletics, pastoral listening, and public theological expression Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Cross-cultural religious communication — designs and leads communication strategies that bridge linguistic, cultural, and theological differences across diverse faith communities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
2Leadership13 statements
Emerging
  1. Worship facilitation — assists in organizing and leading components of regular religious services under the guidance of senior clergy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Committee participation — contributes to congregational planning teams by sharing observations and supporting established ministry initiatives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Service leadership — independently organizes and presides over weekly worship services, coordinating liturgical elements, music, and congregant participation O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Volunteer coordination — recruits, assigns, and encourages lay volunteers for ministry programs, modeling servant leadership principles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Congregational visioning — contributes to the articulation of the faith community's mission and strategic direction in collaboration with leadership boards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Ministry administration — oversees the operational, financial, and programmatic functions of a congregation, aligning resources with spiritual mission O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Pastoral leadership — guides a congregation through institutional change, conflict, or growth by exercising theological conviction and relational authority Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Community initiative leadership — launches and sustains outreach programs that address social needs while mobilizing congregants as active participants Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Clergy team development — supervises associate ministers, interns, and program staff, providing formative feedback and spiritual direction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Denominational leadership — assumes governance roles in regional or national religious bodies, shaping policy, doctrine interpretation, and institutional strategy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Succession and legacy building — intentionally develops the next generation of clergy and lay leaders through structured mentorship and leadership pipeline programs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Crisis stewardship — leads an entire faith community through existential challenges—scandal, disaster, or theological fracture—with decisiveness, transparency, and pastoral care Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Interfaith coalition leadership — convenes and chairs multi-faith coalitions addressing community justice, public health, or civic issues Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition11 statements
Emerging
  1. Sermon self-evaluation — reflects on delivered homilies after services to identify gaps in theological clarity and audience engagement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning awareness — identifies personal theological blind spots and spiritual formation needs through guided reflection with a mentor or supervisor Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Theological study planning — designs a personal reading and study regimen to deepen philosophical and doctrinal knowledge relevant to congregational teaching Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Counseling self-monitoring — recognizes emotional counter-transference during pastoral care sessions and adjusts approach to maintain effective support Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Preaching cycle review — systematically evaluates sermon series outcomes against stated teaching objectives to refine future homiletic planning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Ministerial self-assessment — conducts structured annual reviews of personal leadership, teaching effectiveness, and spiritual vitality using congregational feedback and peer consultation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Adaptive learning strategy — modifies theological education and formation approaches in response to emerging congregational needs, cultural shifts, or personal knowledge gaps Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Emotional intelligence monitoring — tracks personal stress, compassion fatigue, and boundaries during intensive pastoral care seasons, adjusting workload and self-care accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Reflective practice modeling — teaches clergy candidates and lay ministers to apply metacognitive frameworks to sermon development, counseling, and leadership decision-making Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional learning culture — embeds structured reflection and after-action review practices into congregational and denominational programming to promote collective growth Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Theological self-revision — publicly models intellectual humility by revising previously held positions based on deeper study, experience, and prayerful discernment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking12 statements
Emerging
  1. Textual interpretation — identifies main themes and narrative context in assigned sacred texts to prepare basic liturgical readings and study discussions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Doctrinal comparison — distinguishes between core denominational beliefs and alternate theological positions encountered in introductory study Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Exegetical analysis — applies hermeneutical methods to evaluate multiple interpretations of scriptural passages before constructing sermon arguments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Ethical case reasoning — examines competing moral frameworks and denominational standards when advising congregants on personal ethical dilemmas Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Program evaluation — assesses ministry initiative outcomes against stated goals using attendance, feedback, and anecdotal evidence to inform future programming Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Theological discernment — weighs scriptural evidence, theological tradition, cultural context, and congregational impact when rendering judgments on contested doctrinal or ethical questions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Counseling assessment — evaluates the psychological, spiritual, and relational dimensions of a congregant's presenting concern to determine appropriate pastoral or referral response Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Institutional risk analysis — identifies operational, reputational, and theological risks in proposed congregational decisions and presents evidence-based recommendations to governing boards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Sermon argument construction — builds logically coherent, textually grounded theological arguments that acknowledge counterpoints and guide congregational reasoning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Denominational policy critique — analyzes proposed doctrinal or governance changes at the denominational level, producing rigorous written assessments that inform institutional decision-making Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Theological ethics leadership — publishes or presents original critical analysis of emerging ethical issues—bioethics, social justice, technology—through a disciplined theological lens Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Epistemological mentorship — trains emerging clergy to interrogate assumptions, evaluate evidence, and reason clearly across theological and pastoral contexts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration12 statements
Emerging
  1. Liturgical teamwork — coordinates with musicians, lay readers, and ushers to execute worship service components as a unified team Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Staff meeting participation — contributes constructively to congregational staff discussions by sharing observations and supporting collective decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Interdisciplinary referral partnership — collaborates with licensed therapists, social workers, and medical professionals to provide holistic care for congregants in crisis Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Ministry committee co-leadership — co-facilitates program planning committees, balancing theological direction with lay leader input and shared ownership Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Ecumenical project participation — works alongside clergy from other denominations on shared community service or worship initiatives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Multidisciplinary care coordination — leads a pastoral care team that integrates chaplains, counselors, deacons, and community volunteers in serving congregation members with complex needs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Board and governance collaboration — partners with elder boards, vestries, or congregational councils to govern the faith community through shared authority and mutual accountability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Community coalition engagement — represents the congregation in civic coalitions, contributing religious perspective while respecting diverse organizational cultures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Cross-cultural ministry collaboration — co-designs and co-delivers programs with leaders from culturally distinct communities within or adjacent to the congregation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Regional clergy network facilitation — convenes and sustains peer learning networks among area clergy, fostering collaborative problem-solving and resource sharing Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Denominational collaboration architecture — designs collaborative governance structures that distribute authority and engage diverse congregational voices in denominational decision-making Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Community systems partnership — forges sustained institutional partnerships between the congregation and municipal, healthcare, and educational organizations to address systemic community needs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
6Character12 statements
Emerging
  1. Confidentiality commitment — maintains appropriate discretion regarding personal information shared by congregants during pastoral conversations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Ritual integrity — administers religious rites and ordinances with fidelity to doctrinal standards and personal reverence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Ethical boundary maintenance — upholds clear professional and relational boundaries with congregants, particularly in counseling and care contexts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Financial stewardship accountability — handles congregational funds and personal compensation with transparency, honesty, and adherence to institutional policies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Inclusive pastoral presence — extends consistent respect, dignity, and care to all congregants regardless of background, belief stage, or social status Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Prophetic integrity — speaks truthfully on difficult moral and social issues from the pulpit even when the message is unpopular or personally costly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Conflict accountability — acknowledges personal errors in leadership or judgment openly and pursues restorative action without deflecting responsibility Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Theological consistency — aligns personal conduct, public teaching, and institutional decisions with stated doctrinal and ethical commitments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Sacramental reverence — administers ordinances and rites with solemnity, care, and consistent respect for their theological significance across all congregants O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Moral courage modeling — publicly advocates for ethical positions on justice, institutional integrity, or social issues at professional cost, modeling prophetic character to clergy peers and congregants Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional ethics leadership — establishes and enforces ethical standards, accountability structures, and clergy conduct policies across a congregation or denominational body Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Character formation mentorship — intentionally shapes the ethical identity and professional character of ministerial candidates through sustained relational investment and honest feedback Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity12 statements
Emerging
  1. Liturgical variation — introduces fresh Scripture illustrations, contemporary stories, or visual elements into standard worship formats to enhance congregant engagement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Creative prayer composition — crafts original prayers, litanies, or responsive readings that reflect the specific spiritual season and congregational context Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Thematic sermon series design — develops multi-week preaching series with cohesive theological narrative, creative framing, and varied delivery formats Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Program innovation — designs new ministry initiatives—retreats, small groups, outreach events—that address unmet spiritual or social needs in creative ways Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Contextual ritual adaptation — adapts traditional rites to honor both doctrinal integrity and the unique cultural or personal circumstances of participants Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Experiential worship design — architects multi-sensory worship experiences that integrate music, visual art, movement, and sacred text to deepen congregational encounter with the divine Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Narrative theology in preaching — employs storytelling, metaphor, and creative structure to make abstract theological truths accessible and emotionally resonant for diverse audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Social media ministry innovation — develops original digital content strategies that extend pastoral reach and theological engagement into online congregant communities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Cross-disciplinary theological creativity — draws on literature, science, philosophy, and art to generate fresh insights in teaching and preaching that surprise and deepen congregational thinking Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Liturgical innovation leadership — authors original liturgical forms, worship orders, or ritual practices that are adopted beyond the local congregation into denominational life Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Theological creative publication — produces books, curricula, or multimedia resources that offer generative new frameworks for understanding faith, practice, or community Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Creative culture cultivation — builds a congregation-wide culture of spiritual imagination by commissioning artists, funding experimental ministries, and celebrating creative theological expression Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset12 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback receptivity — receives constructive input from supervising clergy or congregational leadership on preaching and pastoral practice without defensiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Continuing theological education — enrolls in courses, lectureships, or study cohorts to expand doctrinal and ministerial knowledge beyond formal seminary training Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Setback reframing — responds to congregation decline, program failure, or personal ministry disappointment by analyzing causes and adjusting approach rather than withdrawing Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-tradition learning — actively studies the practices, liturgies, and theologies of other faith traditions to enrich personal ministerial formation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Peer learning engagement — participates in clergy peer groups and professional associations to receive challenge, accountability, and new ministerial perspectives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Congregational failure processing — leads a faith community through honest reflection on ministry setbacks, modeling theological hope and pragmatic learning in equal measure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Skill development perseverance — pursues sustained growth in areas of ministerial weakness—administration, counseling, cross-cultural competency—through structured practice and coaching Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Cultural adaptability — adjusts preaching, pastoral care, and community engagement approaches in response to demographic and cultural shifts within the congregation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Theological evolution — revises theological positions and ministerial methods in response to new scholarship, prayerful reflection, and lived congregational experience Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Growth culture leadership — institutionalizes learning and development practices across congregational staff and lay leadership, creating systems that reward curiosity and honest evaluation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Resilience testimony — publicly narrates personal ministerial failures and the learning they produced, equipping congregants and emerging clergy to embrace their own growth journeys Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Innovation through discomfort — voluntarily pursues ministry assignments in unfamiliar cultural, institutional, or theological contexts to accelerate personal and professional development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness12 statements
Emerging
  1. Present-moment pastoral presence — maintains attentive, unhurried focus during pastoral conversations rather than allowing administrative distractions to fragment engagement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Contemplative practice — incorporates personal prayer, meditation, or spiritual direction as a regular discipline that anchors ministerial identity and emotional regulation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Emotional regulation in conflict — manages personal frustration, grief, or anxiety during tense congregational situations without reactive or dismissive response Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Intentional service preparation — enters worship leadership with focused spiritual preparation, setting aside personal preoccupations to be fully present for the congregation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Compassion fatigue awareness — monitors personal emotional depletion during high-demand pastoral care seasons and implements boundaries and restorative practices proactively Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Grounded crisis presence — remains calm, focused, and spiritually anchored when accompanying congregants through death, trauma, or acute crisis, providing stable pastoral presence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Attentive homiletic responsiveness — reads congregational energy and emotional state during sermon delivery and adjusts pacing, emphasis, or tone in real time Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Contemplative leadership — brings deliberate stillness and reflective pause to institutional decision-making processes, preventing reactive choices in high-pressure governance moments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Sabbath stewardship — practices and advocates for structured rest, worship, and renewal as a theological and personal discipline, modeling sustainable ministry to the congregation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Spiritual direction mastery — guides individuals through extended contemplative accompaniment, drawing on deep mindfulness and theological attunement to facilitate transformative inner work Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Formation program design — develops congregation-wide or denominational contemplative formation programs—retreat curricula, prayer guides, mindfulness-integrated spiritual direction—that cultivate mindful faith practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Institutional attentiveness — reads organizational dynamics, unspoken congregational tensions, and cultural undercurrents with sustained perceptive awareness, enabling preemptive pastoral and leadership response Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude12 statements
Emerging
  1. Difficult message delivery — delivers theologically demanding or personally challenging sermon content despite discomfort, trusting the integrity of the calling Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Ministerial persistence — continues pastoral preparation and service obligations during personal discouragement or low-energy seasons without abandoning responsibilities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Grief accompaniment endurance — sustains compassionate pastoral presence through extended seasons of congregational loss, illness, or communal trauma without emotional withdrawal Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional conflict navigation — remains engaged and constructive during congregational disputes, board conflicts, or doctrinal controversies rather than avoiding or capitulating under pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Vocational perseverance — maintains commitment to ministerial calling through financial hardship, social isolation, or career uncertainty inherent in religious service Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Prophetic courage — confronts sin, injustice, or institutional dysfunction within the congregation or community with truthful, sustained advocacy at personal and professional risk Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Long-term congregation rebuilding — leads a declining, fractured, or wounded faith community through a sustained multi-year renewal process with consistent hope and disciplined effort Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Personal crisis ministry continuation — maintains ministerial effectiveness and congregational service during personal illness, family crisis, or profound spiritual doubt Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Persecution and opposition endurance — continues faithful ministry in environments of hostility, marginalization, or legal opposition without compromising theological integrity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Institutional transformation courage — champions necessary but deeply controversial reforms in congregational or denominational structures despite sustained opposition from entrenched interests Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Martyr witness — demonstrates willingness to accept professional, social, or physical consequence for theological conviction, embodying the tradition's understanding of faithful endurance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Resilience legacy cultivation — builds organizational structures, mentorship relationships, and communal practices that equip the entire faith community to endure collective hardship with theological hope and practical courage Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Administrator Pastor · Bishop · Brother · Campus Minister · Campus Pastor · Cantor · Catechist · Catholic Priest · Chancellor · Chaplain · Chaplain Resident · Children's Minister
RAPIDS apprenticeships
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O*NET skills
SpeakingActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessInstructingService OrientationJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementPersuasionReading ComprehensionWritingCoordinationNegotiationComplex Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingActive LearningLearning StrategiesMonitoringManagement of Personnel ResourcesSystems Evaluation
Knowledge domains
Philosophy and TheologyEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingTherapy and CounselingCommunications and MediaPsychologySociology and AnthropologyPersonnel and Human ResourcesAdministrativePublic Safety and SecurityFine Arts
Abilities
Speech ClarityOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningFluency of Ideas
Work styles
EmpathyCooperationDependabilityIntegritySincerityHumility
Technology
Electronic mail softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareInstant messaging softwareData base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwarePresentation softwareWord processing softwareInternet browser software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Pray and promote spirituality.
  2. Prepare and deliver sermons or other talks.
  3. Read from sacred texts, such as the Bible, Torah, or Koran.
  4. Organize and lead regular religious services.
  5. Instruct people who seek conversion to a particular faith.
  6. Share information about religious issues by writing articles, giving speeches, or teaching.
  7. Counsel individuals or groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, or personal needs.
  8. Administer religious rites or ordinances.
CIP education codes
39.060139.060239.060439.060539.069939.070139.070239.070651.1506

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