Clergy Sabbatical Programs

This collection of resources is part of the Center for Congregation Season 3, Episode 6 podcast: Don't Be a Clergy Killer.

Rev. Callie Smith and Dr. Rob Saler join podcast hosts Matt Burke and Ben Tapper to discuss the Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Program. They unpack the importance of rest and renewal for both clergy leaders and congregations and offer some insights and resources

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Center for Congregational Resources at Samford University

This organization helps clergy and congregations understand their challenges and possibilities...

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Is Your Congregation a Clergy Killer? How Church-goers Matter to the Mental Health of Pastors

This web resource includes a study of 1,500 ministers in the Duke Clergy Health Initiative...

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Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs at Christian Theological Seminary

This organization provides annual sabbatical grants for Christian clergy of up to $50,000,...

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Sabbaticals for Ministers: The Benefits for Pastors and Congregations

This well-researched article makes a clear and compelling case for the ministry sabbatical...

Guest Contributor

Dr. Rob Saler and Rev. Callie Smith

Dr. Rob Saler is the Director of the Clergy Renewal Program and Rev. Callie Smith is the Associate Director of the Clergy Renewal Program.