Skills for Clergy
The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for clergy, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.
What to lead with
Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Speaking, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list.
Top skills (ranked by importance)
O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).
- 1.Speaking4.75
- 2.Active Listening4.25
- 3.Reading Comprehension3.88
- 4.Writing3.88
- 5.Critical Thinking3.75
- 6.Active Learning3.75
- 7.Learning Strategies3.62
- 8.Monitoring3.5
- 9.Mathematics1.88
- 10.Science1.38
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Knowledge areas
- Philosophy and Theology
- English Language
- Administration and Management
- Customer and Personal Service
- Education and Training
- Therapy and Counseling
- Communications and Media
- Psychology
Core work activities
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Assisting and Caring for Others
- Getting Information
- Developing and Building Teams
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
- Thinking Creatively
- Developing Objectives and Strategies
In-demand tools & technology
- Event scheduling software
- GroupMe
- Membership databases
- Web browser software
- Email software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word