Additional Resources

In North Carolina

  • The Clergy Health Initiative at Duke Divinity School in Durham, N.C., is aimed at improving the health of North Carolina United Methodist pastors. The website includes information on the latest activities, research and opportunities to learn more.
  • This article in Duke Divinity School's August 2009 Faith & Leadership newsletter reveals several dozen factors that influence clergy health and offers new hope that lasting wellness can be achieved among clergy in the U.S.
  • The Davidson Clergy Center, a small retreat near Davidson College in Davidson, N.C., offers a five-day program of respite to clergy feeling the need to get away, pray and recharge. Research and resource material are also available.

In the United States and Abroad

  • The website of The United Methodist Church offers the latest on clergy health trends in stories, videos and more.
  • The Center for Heath promotes wellness and teaches how to improve all dimensions of health through the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits of The United Methodist Church. The website includes health data and wellness information.
  • The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has done pioneering work in clergy health. The website offers 10 best practices for health and wellness.
  • The Hartford Institute for Religion Research is a research center and clearinghouse for information related to the life of clergy and congregations. The website includes relevant trends, surveys and news.
  • The Centre for Clergy Care & Congregational Health in Toronto, Canada, focuses on research and programs aimed at the physical and spiritual health of the faith community. The website includes resources and research to support clergy well-being.
  • The Church Health Center based in Memphis, Tenn., is a ministry that offers personalized health programs through a wellness center and works with houses of worship to help develop health-related ministries for clergy and congregations. The website includes information about the program.

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Healthy Pastors

The Clergy Health Initiative is working to help pastors improve and maintain physical, mental and spiritual health.

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Supporting Retired Pastors

The Duke Endowment provides pensions for retired clergy in North Carolina.

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Healthy Patterns

Rev. Lisa Wishon has established good habits with the help of the Clergy Health Initiative.

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Ready for Next Step

The Rev. R. Mark King, now 30 pounds lighter, is ready to continue an effort to stay healthy.

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