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How exposed to AI is a Clergy?

Of the 21 tasks O*NET lists for clergy, 4 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 15 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

Also called
BishopChaplainChildren's MinisterImamMinisterPastorPriestRabbiRectorWorship Pastor
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
21
tasks rated for this occupation
73%
hold a degree, from a survey of 20
51k
people do this job in the US
14 of 14
least protected in community and social work

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Reachable with a chat window today

4
  • Instruct people who seek conversion to a particular faith
  • Devise ways in which congregational membership can be expanded
  • Share information about religious issues by writing articles, giving speeches, or teaching
  • Refer people to community support services, psychologists, or doctors

Only with software built on top

2
  • Collaborate with committees or individuals to address financial or administrative issues pertaining to congregations
  • Perform administrative duties, such as overseeing building management, ordering supplies, contracting for services or repairs, or supervising the work of staff members or volunteers

Cannot be sped up

15
  • Pray and promote spirituality
  • Read from sacred texts, such as the Bible, Torah, or Koran
  • Prepare and deliver sermons or other talks
  • Organize and lead regular religious services
  • Plan or lead religious education programs
  • Counsel individuals or groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, or personal needs
  • Administer religious rites or ordinances
  • Visit people in homes, hospitals, or prisons to provide them with comfort and support
  • Study and interpret religious laws, doctrines, or traditions
  • Conduct special ceremonies, such as weddings, funerals, or confirmations
  • Train leaders of church, community, or youth groups
  • Respond to requests for assistance during emergencies or crises
  • Prepare people for participation in religious ceremonies
  • Participate in fundraising activities to support congregational activities or facilities
  • Organize or engage in interfaith, community, civic, educational, or recreational activities sponsored by or related to religious programs
What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.