He is also involved with the Pioneer Valley Project of Springfield, a community activist coalition comprised of many churches, labor unions, educators, political activists, and community organizations that address social justice issues. He also credits his background in the theater as having prepared him for his work with youth. Clergy conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. They provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members. Clergy often have a Bachelor's Degree and then receive their training in a religious institution.
Formal training depends upon denomination.
Priests attend a seminary.