Christian clergy
きりすときょうせいしょくしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Religious Workers
- Minor : Religious Workers
Summary
A profession that officiates worship and ceremonies based on Christian doctrine, providing spiritual guidance to believers and managing communities.
Description
Christian clergy officiate worship services and ceremonies, administer sacraments such as Holy Communion and baptism, and deliver Bible-based sermons in churches or religious facilities. They handle a wide range of duties including pastoral care through counseling and visiting believers, community welfare activities, church operations, and diocesan management. Requirements vary by denomination; individuals study theology at seminary and are ordained through laying on of hands or ordination ceremonies. Community building, leadership, and ethical awareness are highly valued.
Future Outlook
While church operations are expected to face challenges due to declining birthrates, aging populations, and decreasing numbers of believers, demand for spiritual care in addressing social isolation and mental health remains high, with advancements in online worship and diversified community participation.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Empathetic / High ethical standards / Honest / Patient
Work Style
Community activities / Domestic and international travel / Night work / Remote work / Weekend and holiday work
Career Path
Assistant pastor → Senior pastor / diocesan priest → Diocesan bishop → Seminary instructor → Religious organization executive
Required Skills
Communication skills / Communication skills (counseling) / Conducting worship services / Sermon preparation / Theological knowledge
Recommended Skills
Church operations management / Cross-cultural understanding / Facilitation / Foreign languages
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | High communication skills are required for sermons and counseling. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning of theology and the Bible is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because numerical tasks are minimal. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordination
- Seminary completion
Aliases
- Missionary
- Pastor
- Priest
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