Individuals who are religious and spiritual leaders, and teachers and interpreters of their traditions and faith. Most members of the clergy serve in a pulpit. They organize and lead regular religious services and officiate at special ceremonies including confirmations, weddings and funerals. They may lead worshipers in prayer, administer the sacraments, deliver sermons and read from sacred texts such as the Torah, Koran or Bible. When not conducting worship services, clergy organize, supervise and lead religious education programs for their congregations. Clergy visit the sick or bereaved to provide comfort and they counsel persons who are seeking religious or moral guidance or who are troubled by family or personal problems. They also may work to expand the membership of their congregations and solicit donations to support their activities and facilities.

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