Bible texts
The content and interpretations of the bible texts, its different components, the different types of Bibles, and its history.
Missionaries supervise the execution of missions of outreach from a church foundation. They organise the mission and develop the mission's goals and strategies, and ensure the mission's goals are executed, and policies implemented. They perform administrative duties for record maintenance, and facilitate communication with the relevant institutions in the mission's location.
Competences and skills
32 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencesadvocate a cause
Present the motives and objectives of a certain cause, such as a charity cause or political campaign, to individuals or larger audience in order to gather support for the cause.
coordinate charity services
Coordinate the provision of charity services to a community or institution in need, such as the recruitment of volunteers and staff, allocation of resources, and managing the activities.
foster dialogue in society
Foster intercultural dialogue in civil society on a variety of controversial topics such as religious and ethical issues.
guide conversion
Guide individuals who wish to change their faith in the processes related to the conversion to a particular religion, in their religious development on their new religious path, and performing the conversion itself.
provide charity services
Provide services for charity causes, or perform an independent activity related to community service, such as providing food and shelter, performing fundraising activities for charitable causes, gathering support for charity, and other charitable services.
represent religious institution
Perform public functions as a representative of a religious institution, which strive to promote the institution and its activities and strive for accurate representation and inclusion in umbrella organisations.
Cross-sector
7 competencesconduct religious missions
Conduct missions, developed in a religious context, in foreign countries in order to provide aid and charity services, teach locals on religious matters and found religious organisations in the mission area.
develop policies on religion-related matters
Develop policies concerning religion-related matters such as religious freedom, the place of religion at school, promoting religious activities etc.
ensure cross-department cooperation
Guarantee communication and cooperation with all the entities and teams in a given organisation, according to the company strategy.
establish collaborative relations
Establish a connection between organisations or individuals which may benefit from communicating with one another in order to facilitate an enduring positive collaborative relationship between both parties.
interpret religious texts
Interpret the contents and messages of religious texts in order to develop spiritually and help others in their spiritual development, to apply the appropriate passages and messages during services and ceremonies, or for theological learning.
promote religious activities
Promote events, attendance to religious services and ceremonies, and the participation in religious traditions and festivities in a community in order to enhance the role religion plays in that community.
teach religious texts
Teach the content and interpretation methods of religious texts in order to facilitate spiritual or theological learning.
Optional knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competencepreventive medicine
The measures taken for disease prevention in a specific area or a group of people.
Optional skills and competences 17 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceadminister prescribed medication
Administer prescribed medications and treatments to patients on a doctor`s orders.
Sector-specific
4 competencesconduct educational activities
Plan, perform and supervise educational activities for a variety of audiences, such as for school children, university students, specialist groups, or members of the public.
maintain relations with local representatives
Maintain good relations with representatives of the local scientific, economic and civil society.
perform church service
Perform the rites and traditions which are involved in a church service and leading communal worship, such as giving sermons, reading psalms and scriptures, singing hymns, performing eucharist, and other rites.
support other national representatives
Support other institutions or organisations acting as national representatives in a foreign country such as cultural institutes, schools, and other organisations.
Cross-sector
12 competencesapply first response
Respond to medical or trauma emergencies and care for the patient in a manner compliant with health and safety regulations, assessing the legal and ethical issues of the situation, and provide proper pre-hospital care.
build community relations
Establish affectionate and long-lasting relationships with local communities, e.g. by organising special programms for kindergarden, schools and for dissabled and older people, raising awareness and receiving community appreciation in return.
keep task records
Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.
liaise with local authorities
Maintain the liaison and exchange of information with regional or local authorities.
manage fundraising activities
Initiate fundraising activities managing the place, teams involved, causes and budgets.
perform fundraising activities
Perform activities which will raise funds for an organisation or campaign, such as speaking with the public, gathering funds during fundraising or other general events, and using online fundraising tools.
perform religious ceremonies
Perform the ritual acts and apply the traditional religious texts during ceremonial events, such as funerals, confirmation, baptism, birth rites and other religious ceremonies.
prepare religious services
Perform the necessary actions for the preparation of religious services and ceremonies, such as gathering the necessary props and materials, cleaning tools, writing and practicing sermons and other speeches, and other preparation activities.
provide spiritual counselling
Assist individuals and groups seeking guidance in their religious convictions, or support in their spiritual experience, so that they are affirmed and confident in their faith.
reinforce positive behaviour
Reinforce positive behaviour in people during rehabilitation and counseling activities, to ensure that the person takes the necessary actions for positive results in a positive manner, so that they remain encouraged to continue their efforts and reach goals.
teach housekeeping skills
Teach housekeeping as well as manual skills aiming to improve everyday tasks and life circumstances.
write situation reports
Write reports according to specifications and regulations of an organisation on the situation which needs to be reported on, such as the status of an investigation, of intelligence gathering, or of missions and operations.