ISCO-08 2636
Religious professionals
56.5%
ADI · 165th of 433 · 95% interval 40.5–72.4
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 56.5% of the task time of religious professionals, and finish 0.0% alone.
ADI · partial or full56.5%
165th of 433 · interval 40.5–72.4
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time44.8%
162nd of 433 · interval 38.8–50.1
Evidence40
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 1.2 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 4.4%L1Augmentation · 39.1%L2Partial delegation · 56.5%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
40 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pray and promote spirituality.Clergy | 4.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 52 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 3.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 7.0 h | Trust and care |
| Read from sacred texts, such as the Bible, Torah, or Koran.Clergy | 3.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 10 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 3.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 3.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs or to develop ways to encourage program participation.Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 3.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.8 h | Trust and care |
| Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, or handling other administrative details.Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 3.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Select appropriate curricula or class structures for educational programs.Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 3.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems.Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 3.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 55 min | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Analyze member participation or changes in congregational emphasis to determine needs for religious education.Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 3.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 3.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Publicize programs through sources, such as newsletters, bulletins, or mailings.Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 2.9% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 3.0 h | Access to systems |
| Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 2.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Study and interpret religious laws, doctrines, or traditions.Clergy | 2.8% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 3.0 h | Trust and care |
| Organize and lead regular religious services.Clergy | 2.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 5.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Prepare and deliver sermons or other talks.Clergy | 2.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 9.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Prepare people for participation in religious ceremonies.Clergy | 2.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
Show the other 25 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan or lead religious education programs.Clergy | 2.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Share information about religious issues by writing articles, giving speeches, or teaching.Clergy | 2.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Visit congregational members' homes or arrange for pastoral visits to provide information or resources regarding religious education programs.Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 2.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Schedule special events, such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, or retreats.Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 2.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 2.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Counsel individuals or groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, or personal needs.Clergy | 2.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 55 min | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Confer with clergy members, congregational officials, or congregational organizations to encourage support of or participation in religious education activities.Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 2.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.0 h | Trust and care |
| Instruct people who seek conversion to a particular faith.Clergy | 2.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Administer religious rites or ordinances.Clergy | 2.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform administrative duties, such as overseeing building management, ordering supplies, contracting for services or repairs, or supervising the work of staff members or volunteers.Clergy | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Train leaders of church, community, or youth groups.Clergy | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Visit people in homes, hospitals, or prisons to provide them with comfort and support.Clergy | 2.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Interpret religious education activities to the public through speaking, leading discussions, or writing articles for local or national publications.Directors, Religious Activities and Education · supplemental task | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Locate and distribute resources, such as periodicals or curricula, to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs.Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 2.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Devise ways in which congregational membership can be expanded.Clergy | 2.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 4.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Respond to requests for assistance during emergencies or crises.Clergy | 1.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan fundraising activities for the church.Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 1.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.5 h | Trust and care |
| Collaborate with committees or individuals to address financial or administrative issues pertaining to congregations.Clergy | 1.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Participate in denominational activities aimed at goals, such as promoting interfaith understanding or providing aid to new or small congregations.Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 1.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to obtain program ideas, information, or resources.Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 1.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Refer people to community support services, psychologists, or doctors.Clergy | 1.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 38 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Organize or engage in interfaith, community, civic, educational, or recreational activities sponsored by or related to religious programs.Clergy | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Conduct special ceremonies, such as weddings, funerals, or confirmations.Clergy | 1.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Participate in fundraising activities to support congregational activities or facilities.Clergy | 1.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 3.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan or conduct conferences dealing with the interpretation of religious ideas or convictions.Directors, Religious Activities and Education · supplemental task | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 56.5% | 62 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.395 | 59 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | 1.247 | 90 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 32.5 | 24 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.194 | 54 |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.132 | 77 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (26)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Economists 2631 | 94.5 | |
| Authors and related writers 2641 | 92.9 | |
| Translators, interpreters and other linguists 2643 | 89.3 | |
| Philosophers, historians and political scientists 2633 | 88.4 | |
| Lawyers 2611 | 83.3 | |
| Journalists 2642 | 82.7 | |
| Legal professionals not elsewhere classified 2619 | 80.8 | |
| Announcers on radio, television and other media 2656 | 80.2 | |
| Sociologists, anthropologists and related professionals 2632 | 76.4 | |
| Archivists and curators 2621 | 71.6 | |
| Film, stage and related directors and producers 2654 | 69.1 | |
| Psychologists 2634 | 66.1 |
Dashed line: religious professionals (56.5%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Religious professionals (ISCO-08 2636), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/2636
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Religious professionals (ISCO-08 2636)}
}Machine-readable
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