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Here's a list of differences between Numenist Celebrants, Priests, Ministers, Clergy, and Elders:

Celebrants:

1. Accept the basic Numenist tenets of divinity, spirituality, community, and responsibility.
2. follow spiritual disciplines (devotions, meditation, study, rest, and participation in the sacred life of the House) necessary for personal spiritual formation
3. live balanced lives which demonstrate an appropriate Numenist ethic regarding time and attention spent in work for the local House and community as well as appropriate time for family and recreation
4. make lifestyle choices that provide physical and emotional health
5. be honest and forthright in all verbal and written communication
6. be self reflective regarding all aspects of spiritual formation, ministry, and personal life
7. dedicate themselves to the highest ideals of the Numenous life, sacred living, and moral responsibility in all relationships and personal conduct
8. respond appropriately when either praise or criticism is offered
9. seek out needed help when any relationship is strained or broken
10. respect fellow Celebrants by refraining from vicious gossip or other interference, but to engage in talanoa to strengthen one another
11. exercise fidelity in their marriage covenants and give appropriate attention to nurturing their families
12. fulfilling the duties of the clergy if one is not available in the House
13. fulfilling the duties of the Minister if one is not available in the House
14. fulfilling the duties of the Priest if one is not available
15. Learn and use talanoa, gahays, sitike, awaray, blessings, numena, and tjogtjog.
16. participates in Celebrations, rituals, and rites of passage


Priests:

All of the Celebrants’ list plus:

1. hold themselves accountable to a group of peers for spiritual growth and scholarly research. It is expected that this group will meet regularly and deal with studies relevant to Numenism.
4. demonstrate appropriate knowledge and use of cultural diversity
5. priestly guidance of Celebrations and rituals as needed
6. encouraging guidance that calls co-Celebrants to look beyond the House in helping the community and the world at large
7. use of modern technology to enhance aspects of ritual and celebration and the running of a good House
8. the intentional development of a program of continuing education
9. officiate for marriages, rites of passage, Firsts, and burying the dead when a minister is not available
10. fulfilling the duties of the clergy if one is not available in the House
11. fulfilling the duties of the Minister if one is not available in the House
12. learn and use adawa, yoh, capdanum, haragei, groundings, insaf, ksana, makota, orenda, nudging, patterning, ta, and theurgy



Ministers:

All of the Celebrants’ list plus:

1. hold themselves accountable to a group of peers for spiritual growth and pastoral support. It is expected that this group will meet regularly and deal with issues relevant to Numenism.
2. respect fellow Celebrants by refraining from vicious gossip or other interference, but to engage in talanoa to strengthen one another
3. exercise fidelity in their marriage covenants and give appropriate attention to nurturing their families
4. demonstrate appropriate knowledge and use of cultural diversity
5. pastoral care in times of illness, crisis, or death
6. priestly guidance of Celebrations and rituals as needed
7. encouraging guidance that calls co-Celebrants to look beyond the House in helping the community and the world at large
8. administrative guidance in: implementing the vision and purpose of the House, time and work management, supervision of staff and volunteers, and financial oversight
9. guiding the Celebrants in their active participation in community service
10. guide the congregation to fulfill its financial responsibilities
11. officiate for marriages, rites of passage, Firsts, and burying the dead
12. Guide and support Celebrants in charitable works, administering any House charities, and keeping records
13. fulfilling the duties of the clergy if one is not available in the House
14. fulfilling most of the duties of the Priest if one is not available in the House
15. learn and use adawa, yoh, baraka, capdanum, haragei, royong, orenda, and rivadew
16. maintains confidentiality

Clergy

All of the Celebrants’ list plus:

1. hold themselves accountable to a group of peers for spiritual growth and record keeping. It is expected that this group will meet regularly and deal with issues relevant to Numenism.
2. respect fellow Celebrants by refraining from vicious gossip or other interference, but to engage in talanoa to strengthen one another
3. exercise fidelity in their marriage covenants and give appropriate attention to nurturing their families
4. demonstrate appropriate knowledge and use of cultural diversity
5. use of modern technology in the running of House
6. encouraging guidance that calls co-Celebrants to look beyond the House in helping the community and the world at large
7. administrative guidance in: implementing the vision and purpose of the denomination and local congregation, time and work management, supervision of staff and volunteers, and financial oversight
8. guiding the Celebrants in their active participation in community service
9. guide the congregation to fulfill its financial responsibilities
10. guide and support Celebrants in charitable works, administering any House charities, and keeping records
11. filing any essential records with the City, County, State, and Federal governments
12. maintaining House records of births, deaths, addresses, needs, skills, and special dates
13. securing required permits for House Celebrations
14. fulfilling the duties of the Minister if one is not available in the House
15. learn and use baraka, haragei, royong, and rivadew.

Elder:

All of the above from each list plus:

1. monitoring theological consistencies
2. disseminating Numenist-wide information via appropriate methods
3. engaging in in-depth research on Numenism (known as Elder Projects)
4. vet and approve all continuing education projects and methods
5. vet and approve all additions to the Numenist canon
6. vet and approve traditions that should be Numenist-wide
7. learn and use all of the concepts above plus viseki
8. uphold the theological integrity of Numenism
9. genuinely expresses an intimate relationship with Dea Nutrix
10. guides Celebrants into developing their relationship between themselves and Dea Nutrix
11. makes visible the connective nature of Numenism
12. encourages a faithful transmission of the Numenous canon through effective teaching and modeling methods