Thriving in Ministry is of vital importance for ministers and the congregations they serve. Ministers who thrive take ahold of resources and opportunities and maintain strong peer support to ensure they experience an abundant ministry for the glory of God and their neighbors’ good.
To that end, the Ministry Office and the Discipleship and Leadership Formation office provide a variety of resources. May you thrive and flourish abundantly as you serve Christ and the Church!
Interested in coaching or consultant support for your ministry? Visit this link https://www.brethren.org/dlf/coaching/ for how to get started with a coach or a consultant.
Juggling many commitments as a Multi-vocational pastor?– Visit https://www.brethren.org/ministryoffice/part-time-pastor/ for resources from the Part-time Pastor; Full-time Church grant program
Serving in a Rural or Small Town Setting? Visit brethren.org/dlf/rural/ (under construction) to learn more about a Thriving in Ministry Initiative grant program focused on these settings.
Looking for Continuing Education opportunities? Visit the Sustaining page and webcasts and webinars page for more information.
Seeking financial support for a continuing education opportunity? Contact your district office to access available resources and officeofministry@brethren.org to learn more about available denominational grants.
In need of clergy wellness support?
- Contact your district executive minister to learn about available Ministry Assistance Fund grants provided for unexpected financial needs.
- Visit the Church Workers Assistance Plan page of Eder Financial to learn more about:
Looking for information about pastoral compensation and benefits? Visit https://www.brethren.org/ministryoffice/compensation/
Longing for sabbath renewal? Visit https://www.brethren.org/ministryoffice/sabbath/
Searching for a spiritual director? Visit https://www.brethren.org/dlf/spiritualdirection/
Serving as part of a shared ministry team? Visit https://www.brethren.org/ministryoffice/shared-ministry-model/
Interested in Interim ministry? Visit https://www.brethren.org/ministryoffice/interim-ministry/
Looking for Clergywomen’s resources? Visit https://www.brethren.org/ministryoffice/women-in-ministry/
Interested in Chaplaincy? Visit https://www.brethren.org/ministryoffice/chaplains/