GCSRW recommends more robust parental leave policies to provide clarity, consistency and close up loopholes in the minimums set by the Book of Discipline.
A short workbook to identify areas of potential stress or support in a clergy person’s life. This powerful resources can help clergy and lay leaders identify new strategies for strengthening clergy leadership and churches.
A report from the General Agency study “Clergy Spouses and Families In The United Methodist Church 2009: Part II: Local Church Expectations”. A helpful overview of contemporary experiences, stressors and blessings experienced by the spouses of UMC Clergy.
Wespath Benefits and Investments conducts a survey of the UMC active U.S. clergy to provide comparative data for clergy health research. This research is intended to help the denomination learn more about the health and well-being of its clergy.
The Tools for a Better Well-Being Webinar Series is an inter-agency collaboration between Wespath and the GCSRW to provide church leaders tools to improve well-being and enhance vitality for mission and ministry.
Access a variety of video and trainings through the GCSRW YouTube channel.
Invest in your health, protect your family and live well with programs and resources from Wespath.
This handbook, developed by GCSRW, contains suggested guidelines for church-owned clergy housing to assist local staff-parish relations committees and boards of Trustees.