Description
This organization offers research and resources that help congregations support the well-being of congregational leaders and respond to social change. Based at Duke University, this collaboration between the Clergy Health Initiative (CHI) and the Religion and Social Change Lab (RaSCL) aims to help congregational leaders serve others effectively.
The research includes reports, briefs, and summaries that help congregational leaders understand current social issues as well as resources relevant to ministry leaders’ well-being. Access to journal articles enables congregational leaders to explore specific topics in depth. The data-informed resources include wellness practices and guides for fostering positive relationships between congregational leaders and members.
Features
- Serve Well Newsletter
- Stories of Impact
- Search tool
- Journal articles organized by year
- Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram profiles
Practical Applications
- Care for your mental and physical health by trying a research-based wellness practice from the collaborative, such as managing stress with cyclic sighing or resilience writing.
- Subscribe to the Serve Well Newsletter for monthly insights into current issues, such as political polarization in congregations and preventing burnout.
