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Find similar grantsLilly Endowment National Clergy Renewal Program is sponsored by Lilly Endowment Inc.. This program provides funds to enable congregations to support their pastors with sabbaticals, including funding for interim staffing.
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Clergy Renewal Programs | Lilly Endowment Inc. L illy Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs at Christian Theological Seminary seek to strengthen Christian congregations through renewal and reflection. Two programs–one national and the other aimed at Indiana congregations – provide opportunit ies for pastors to step away from the persistent obligations of daily ministry and engage in a period of renewal and reflection.
Renewal periods are not vacations but times for intentional exploration and reflection, for drinking again from God’s life-giving waters, for regaining enthusiasm and creativity for ministry.
National and Indiana Clergy Renewal Programs are open to Christian congregations whose pastors are serious about congregational ministry and who can envision the program as a means of renewing the pastor’s commitment to the congregation and ordained ministry.
The annual programs are designed for those congregations and pastors who have a strong relationship with one another, a high degree of mutual trust and support, and are eager to see their relationship strengthened, renewed and continued. Visit the Christian Theological Seminary website for more information about the programs or contact Dr. Robert Saler or Karen Bozzone at clergyrenewal@cts. edu .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Christian congregations in the U. S. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000 (up to $15,000 for congregational expenses). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Lilly Endowment National Clergy Renewal Program is funded by Lilly Endowment Inc.. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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