Clergy
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to shrink over the next decade, with about 1,368 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 48% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Prepare and deliver sermons or other talks.
AI could do much of this on its own
Read from sacred texts, such as the Bible, Torah, or Koran.
AI could do much of this on its own
Share information about religious issues by writing articles, giving speeches, or teaching.
AI could do much of this on its own
Plan or lead religious education programs.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Study and interpret religious laws, doctrines, or traditions.
AI could do much of this on its own
Tasks AI can't do much of
Pray and promote spirituality.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Organize and lead regular religious services.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Instruct people who seek conversion to a particular faith.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Counsel individuals or groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, or personal needs.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Administer religious rites or ordinances.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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