Overcoming Isolation to Renew Personal Calling

Rural church ministers can sometimes find themselves “burned out” by the effects of social, philosophical and geographic isolation. To provide rural pastors with an opportunity for personal and professional renewal, The Duke Endowment supports the Courage to Serve program at Duke Divinity School.

Jimmy Weaver, a United Methodist pastor, experienced renewed passion for serving through his participation in Courage to Serve, a national retreat program.

Strategy

Challenge and response from The Duke Endowment

What We’re Learning

Impact of efforts and insights from the field

Resources

Links to more information, research and evaluation

Grant Guidelines

The Duke Endowment’s Rural Church program area is continuing this work through current grantees. At this time, the Endowment is not soliciting new applications.

Contact Us

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Director of Rural Church
704.927.2251