Resources

Reports – May 1, 2012

Are Rural Clergy Worse Off? An Examination of Occupational Conditions and Pastoral Experiences

This study uses recent data from United Methodist Church clergy in North Carolina to test extant depictions of rural ministry, which typically portray rural churches as challenging occupational settings.

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Are Rural Clergy Worse Off? An Examination of Occupational Conditions and Pastoral Experiences

Reports – May 1, 2010

High Rates of Obesity and Chronic Disease Among United Methodist Clergy

Ninety-five percent of all actively-serving United Methodist clergy in North Carolina (NC) completed self-report height and weight items and diagnosis questions from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS).

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High Rates of Obesity and Chronic Disease Among United Methodist Clergy

Communication Materials – December 11, 1924

Indenture of Trust

Governed by a board of trustees, Endowment staff conduct grantmaking according to guidelines in Mr. Duke’s original Indenture of Trust (pdf), a legal document that remains relevant and timely after nearly 100 years.

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