Imams, priests, lay leaders, and seminary faculty across Bektashi, Sunni, Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant Albanian-American communities.

Who fits

• Imams, priests, hodjas, dervishes, and other clergy serving Albanian-American congregations
• Lay leaders — parish council members, mosque committee members, tekke trustees
• Faculty at seminaries, theological schools, or interfaith programs with Albanian-American students
• Researchers studying Albanian religious traditions in the diaspora

What you bring

Direct line to a congregation NAR cannot reach without you. Cultural fluency the secular org doesn't have. A check on whether NAR's data-policy and engagement decisions respect — or accidentally trample — the boundaries of religious community.

What NAR needs from you specifically

The Advisory seat is not a vote on doctrine. It's a vote on how NAR engages with congregations: when to ask, when to listen, when to stay out. Get that wrong and we lose the trust of half the community.

What you get

• A vote on consequential org decisions (data policy, bylaws, dissolution)
• Direct line to the President, Treasurer, and Secretary at quarterly meetings
• First look at NAR data — including the aggregate-only religion question we've already committed to — before public release
• Listed publicly with your name + sector + city/state (opt-out available)
• Access to the cross-denominational coordination NAR can facilitate but not lead

Apply as a religious advisor

No references required. The board reviews applications weekly; we get back to everyone within 7–14 days.

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