{"id":24,"date":"2018-09-24T17:04:09","date_gmt":"2018-09-24T17:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/new.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/?page_id=24"},"modified":"2026-03-02T20:42:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T20:42:53","slug":"sustaining","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/sustaining\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustaining"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/forms.html\">2014 Ministerial Leadership paper<\/a> calls all ministerial leaders to \u201cpay special attention to their \u2018spiritual health,\u2019 and continue to improve their professional skills.\u201d As important as formal education is, it does not complete one\u2019s learning and preparation for ministerial leadership; education is a lifelong process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leaders must continue to grow spiritually and professionally if they are to provide the quality leadership expected and needed by the membership. Those who do not continue to grow and mature are likely to become discouraged and even dissatisfied with their ministry. These individuals are prime candidates for &#8220;burn out.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, leaders who actively learn, grow, and seek renewal are more likely to provide inspired and healthy leadership. Continuing education provides a &#8220;win-win&#8221; situation for both congregations and pastoral leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Church of the Brethren Ministers\u2019 Association<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The purpose of this organization shall be to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>provide a forum for ministers to explore issues that affect their life and work;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>serve as an advocate voice for ministers in the denomination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>offer ministers continuing education opportunities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>provide opportunities for deep sharing and community building among ministers;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>advocate for local and district fellowship opportunities that encourage mutual support;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>support the work of the Ministry Assistance Fund;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>strengthen ties with the wider church.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BrethrenMinistersAssociation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"fb-icon\"><\/i><\/a>&nbsp;Membership is open to all ministerial leaders of the Church of the Brethren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"event\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ministers&#8217; Association pre-Annual Conference event<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"174\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/02\/2026-pre-conference-event.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/02\/2026-pre-conference-event.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/02\/2026-pre-conference-event-300x104.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Redeeming AI: Biblical Guidelines<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">June 27-28<br>Dr. Russell Haitch, Presenter<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/02\/2026-Final.Eng_.COBMA_.pdf\">Learn more <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Redimir la IA: Lineamientos b\u00edblicos<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">27 y 28 de junio<br>Dr. Russell Haitch, Orador<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/02\/2026-COB-Pre-Annual-Conference-Ed-Event-Flyer-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">M\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-lg btn-warning\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsquid.com\/contestant-reg.cfm?event_id=30610\" target=\"_blank\">Register now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Annual Conference events for ministers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/03\/2026-Betty-Pries-AC-events.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/03\/2026-AC-Flyer-Betty-Pries.jpg\" alt=\"Annual Conference 2026 events with Dr. Betty Pries\" class=\"wp-image-1487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/03\/2026-AC-Flyer-Betty-Pries.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/03\/2026-AC-Flyer-Betty-Pries-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/03\/2026-AC-Flyer-Betty-Pries-560x724.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ac2026\/registration\/\" class=\"btn btn-lg btn-warning\">Register for Annual Conference<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/09\/ministers-association-brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/09\/ministers-association-brochure-cover.jpg\" alt=\"Ministers' Association with image of a cross, green grass and trees\" class=\"wp-image-193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/09\/ministers-association-brochure-cover.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/09\/ministers-association-brochure-cover-130x300.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/02\/Asociacion-de-ministros.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/02\/Asociacion-de-ministros.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/02\/Asociacion-de-ministros.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/02\/Asociacion-de-ministros-130x300.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/02\/Asosyasyon-minis-yo.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"149\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/02\/Asosyasyon-minis-yo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/02\/Asosyasyon-minis-yo.jpg 149w, https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/02\/Asosyasyon-minis-yo-130x300.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 149px) 100vw, 149px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"part-time-pastor-full-time-church\">Part-Time Pastor, Full-Time Church<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Part-Time Pastor; Full-Time Church program is a grant-funded initiative of the Church of the Brethren Office of Ministry providing support to multivocational, part-time pastors in their own context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"btn btn-info btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/ministryoffice\/part-time-pastor\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"clergy-renewal\">Clergy Renewal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cts.edu\/clergy-renewal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs<\/a> at Christian Theological Seminary provide funds to congregations to support renewal leaves for their pastors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congregations may apply for grants of to $50,000 to underwrite a renewal program for their pastor and for the pastor\u2019s family, with up to $15,000 of those funds available to the congregation to help cover costs for ministerial supply while the pastor is away. There is no cost to the congregations or the pastors to apply; the grants represent the Endowment\u2019s continued investment in renewing the health and vitality of American Christian congregations.&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click on the link above to obtain up-to-date information on applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ceu-opportunities\">CEU opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/webcasts\/archive\/\">Recorded educational events<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bethanyseminary.edu\/events-resources\/continuing-education-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bethany Theological Seminary list of continuing education events<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2014 Ministerial Leadership paper calls all ministerial leaders to \u201cpay special attention to their \u2018spiritual health,\u2019 and continue to improve their professional skills.\u201d As important as formal education is, it does not complete one\u2019s learning and preparation for ministerial leadership; education is a lifelong process. 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