NEW!

The Centre is now incorporated and has its own charitable number. Please make all cheques out to The Centre for Clergy Care and Congregational Health.

Read up about the work of the Centre in our Spring Newsletter

Read Working Papers based on new research on the Church in Canada by our Senior Researchers

Support the mission of the Centre! Go here to find out how.

WHAT WE OFFER...

Clergy Care

Lay Leadership Care

Congregational Care

Group Events

CURRENT RESEARCH

Did you know that research in Canada shows that many clergy experience...

- issues of identity

- lack of meaningful relationships

- disconnect between Calling and task

- little support from the collegial system

Congregations pay the price!

Are you a minister or other ministry professional seeking a supportive network? Are you a congregational leader looking for resources? Do you find ministry overwhelming at times, lonely or draining?

OUR MISSION

The Centre for Clergy Care and Congregational Health exists to support the well-being of clergy and congregations and to enhance the overall ministry of the church in Canada.

Using cultural research, pastoral psychology, spiritual direction and other means of discernment, the Centre seeks to:

offer ongoing education, retreats, workshops and visiting lectureships
coordinate efforts to support clergy well-being at key points in ministry - beginning, continuing and ending well
work to establish small support groups for clergy and offer facilitation training
provide resources to assist congregations in exploring areas of growth and care to promote healthy ministry
create a resource base for the areas of pastoral psychology and clergy well-being

May you find through the Centre’s varied ministries to clergy, lay leaders and congregations, rejuvenation, rest for your soul, and edification of your mind to benefit you and your own work for Christ’s kingdom.