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Shocking News about Wesleyan Pastor Washout: Wesleyan Clergy Retention Study
Please forgive me for the sensational title but the news about Wesleyan pastoral retention is indeed shocking. If I asked you, “How many pastors washout of ministry in their first five years?”, what would you say, 30…40…50…even 60...
More Than Head Knowledge: 3 Things Every Wesleyan Should Know about Higher Education
It’s that time of year to take accounts, assess progress and cast vision for the future. At ECD we asked, “What is the state of Wesleyan Higher Education?” ECD Executive Director Russ Gunsalus shared with us three things every Wesleyan should know...
Retreat guide provides tips to Reclaim Sabbath
The guide serves as a method to assist pastors and clergy leaders in taking steps to truly reclaim the Sabbath.
Pacific Southwest Women Clergy Gathering strengthens ministers
The Pacific Southwest District event for women in ministry is designed to encourage and support the pastors through sharing experiences and deepening relationships.
TFI FAQs
TFI Home Why TFI? Learning Journeys FAQs Who is TFI for? TFI is available to each of our North American congregations. Districts can help pastors earn larger grants or even create custom approaches to TFI. However, even if a district is not actively participating,...
Serving the shepherd
ECD continues the pursuit of the mission in 2022 through equipping and caring for the shepherds.
Thrive In 5-Vacations and Your Health
…now is a good time to be intentional and plan for strategic days off leading up to the holidays and then for an extended time away from ministry-work sometime in the new year.
How the WMDL Institute Affects You: 4 Things You Need to Know
Great churches require great clergy; great clergy require excellent education.
Clergy, the church and mobilizing during COVID-19
As our communities scramble to respond to the novel coronavirus, churches have an opportunity to lead the way in faithful, compassionate service to the sick, needy and those at-risk. This really is a make-or-break time for churches to be load-bearing institutions in...
Empowered to lead
Wesleyan Holiness Women Clergy Conference focuses on supportive pathways for women called by God to lead the church.
Thrive Financial Spotlight: Luella Belliveau
“We’re a church who believes in fully supporting our pastor, so when I realized the benefit he could achieve through Thrive, I was on board in helping him achieve that in his own personal life,” reflected Belliveau.
Thrive In 5: Physical – When Being Too Sweet Is Bad
The demand on clergy is taxing. Ministry often demands more than pastors feel they can give. Add in bi-vocational, family needs, and a pandemic, it is easy to understand why a pastor’s personal health suffers.
Education and Clergy Development 2021 update
ECD reports spiritual, emotional, relational and financial renewal amid rapid and unrelenting change.
What’s your story?
Women clergy gather at WHWC conference to encourage, deepen their calling.
10 ways to keep the pastor you love
“Being a pastor was SO much easier than what I’m doing now,” said NO former pastor ever. Note: October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Here are ten tips on how to keep your beloved pastor from leaving.
Inaugural Breakaway retreat for pastors’ spouses a success
The inaugural Breakaway retreat for pastors’ spouses was deemed a success, both by leaders and attendees. Because of the positive feedback, future retreats will likely be held in the future.
The Gathering: one year out
With The Gathering one year out, start planning your trip now to Orlando, Florida, to this encouraging and inspiring event.
Thrive Financial Spotlight: Jason Parker
Now, nearing the end of the TFI process, the Parker family have worked toward the Thrive team’s collective goals, paying down all $20,000 in debt, and are completely debt-free as they now work on the next step (building their savings fund).
Financial Resources for Financial Wellbeing
Here are five financial resources utilized by many clergy and other Christians.
Florida
Pastor Retreat Locations Florida Pastors Retreats – Florida Beside Still WatersAnna Maria Island, FLContact Katherine Kittsmiller$ Blessing Ranch2550 Permit Place, New Port Richey, FL 34655(970) 495-0920Contact Dr. John Walker, Executive Director$$$ ♥ Bethesda...
Georgia
Pastor Retreat Locations Georgia Pastors Retreats – Georgia Disciples of Christ Camp & Conference Center2370 VIneville Ave., Macon, GA 31204(478) 743-8649Contact Terressa Anderson$$ The Father’s Heart Ministry58 Misty Ln, Cleveland, GA 30528 (90 min north...
Michigan
Pastor Retreat Locations Michigan Pastors Retreats – Michigan AlongsideP.O. Box 587, Richland, MI 490836222 East E Avenue, Richland, MI 49083(269) 671-4809Contact Steve Maybee, care coordinator$$$ ♥ Beulah Land Retreats9580 Homestead Rd., Benzonia, MI...
