I am a military spouse, mother of four, ministry leader, and Bible teacher. I teach Bible studies on and around U.S. Air Force bases with the goal of getting women connected, to teach them to build community, and to share the hope they have in Jesus. If a student were to shadow me, they would watch as I compose expository messages to teach, upload previous lessons to our online forum, and participate in our weekly Bible study. I teach discipleship, mentorship, and "life on life" mission.
CAREER
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$50,140
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+3.6% (slower than the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Directors, Religious Activities and Education Do
Coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling, guidance, and leadership relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.
Other Job Titles Directors, Religious Activities and Education May Have
Adult Ministries Director, Campus Ministries Director, Children's Ministries Director, Christian Education Director, Religious Education Coordinator, Religious Education Director, Senior Adults Director, Women's Ministries Director, Youth Ministries Director, Youth Pastor
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.
- Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
- Select appropriate curricula or class structures for educational programs.
- Schedule special events, such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, or retreats.
- Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (54%)
Bachelor's degree
Post-secondary certificate
Associate's degree
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Women's Ministry
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Beyond the pursuit of my Bachelor's degree in Ministry Leadership from Moody Bible Institute , there so many skills I had to acquire in the field. Things like empathy, listening to understand, and sharing the burden that comes with military mission work have to be learned.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
Everyone
Becoming a military spouse is a complete life flip. Teaching military spouses (and active duty military members) to view this life as an opportunity to live perpetually on mission is the goal. The first step is to change their perspective on their current circumstances and to see the opportunities for change within them.
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