Explore: Christian Studies

Occupational Outlook for Clergy

Mississippi College's Department of Christian Studies

Mississippi College's Office of Christian Development

Skills, knowledge needed for this field:

• Explore and develop your relationship with the Lord
• Develop interpersonal, multi-tasking and management skills
• Possess empathy for others, an appreciation for diversity, and an interest in social change
• Be service oriented, emotionally mature, objective and sensitive to others
• Use active listening and social perceptiveness skills needed to evaluate and assess the needs of your community/organization

Develop your resume:

• Assist in the organization of your church's Vacation Bible School
• Become active in campus ministry
• Volunteer with the MC Community Service Center
• Participate in local, regional, national, and/or global mission work
• Write your statement of faith

Additional resources and links: 

• 2012 SBC Compensation Study
• Christian Career Center
• Lifeway Church Staffing
• Ministry Source
• MinistryList.com
• Mississippi Baptist Convention Board
• SBC @ Work