Have no doubt about it: being the Church is hard work! Church leaders need time to refresh and reflect. We’ve consolidated the following sabbabatical and renewal resources to help.
Know of a resource we don’t have listed? Please contact us!
Reflective Leadership Grant
Sponsoring Institution: Leadership Education at Duke Divinity School
Amount: up to $15,000
Target community: pastors, lay leaders, Christian institutional leaders at a pivot point in their ministry
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Pastoral Study Project
Sponsoring Institution: Louisville Institute
Amount: up to $15,000
Target Community: pastors, lay leaders, scholars
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National Clergy Renewal Program
Sponsoring Institution: Christian Theological Seminary
Amount: up to $50,000 to the congregation directly
Target Community: congregational clergy
Deadline: TBD
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EXECUTIVE CERTIFICATE IN RELIGIOUS FUNDRAISING & CULTIVATING GENEROUS CONGREGATIONS
Sponsoring Institution: Indiana University Lake Institute on Faith & Giving
Cost: course fee varies
Target Community: congregational clergy, Christian Institutional Leaders
Deadline: rolling, depends on location
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Foundations of Christian Leadership Grant
Sponsoring Institution: Leadership Education at Duke Divinity School
Amount: up to $3,500
Target community: pastors, lay leaders, Christian institutional leaders in the first 3-5 years of a new position
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Collegeville Institute Fellows
Sponsoring Institution: Collegeville Institute
Amount: up to $2,500 to support residency
Target community: pastors, lay leaders, Christian institutional leaders looking for time to write
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Grants and Fellowships for Christian Vocations
Sponsoring Institution: The Forum for Theological Exploration
Amount: varies
Target community: clergy, congregational leaders who nurture young adults, Christian institutional leaders, clergy colleague groups
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Vital Worship Grants
Sponsoring Institution: Calvin Institute on Christian Worship
Amount: $5-15,000
Target community: clergy, scholars, congregations
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BROOKSIDE/TRINITY MINISTRY FOR PASTORAL RESPITE
Sponsoring Institution: Silver Bay YMCA
Amount: room and board for clergy groups and clergy family
Target community: clergy colleague groups and clergy families
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