Clergy Wellbeing
Supporting Healthy Ministry
Clergy wellbeing encompasses all that promotes the health and wholeness of the clergy of our diocese including support for their families. Supporting healthy ministry is of concern for the whole church and the responsibility for the promotion of wellbeing lies with:
- Our diocesan leadership, in offering personal support and development of skills necessary for the changing role of those who are ordained and in defining manageable roles for clergy
- The clergy, as they take responsibility for their own wellbeing and are mindful of the wellbeing of their colleagues
- Congregations, as they are encouraged to recognise their impact on the wellbeing of their clergy
We aim to resource and enable all our clergy to flourish in their ministries. We have a number of tools and resources at our disposal to do this.
Please select from the below topics and do not hesitate to contact your archdeacon or suffragan bishop for more details.
Mental and Emotional Health Support
Including a confidential helpline, counselling, medical, legal and financial advice.
Counselling and Therapy
Counselling and therapy provision available.
Clergy Mentoring
Offering support and ideas for developing ministry.
Clergy Coaching
Helping clergy to develop their thinking, self-knowledge and ideas.
Pastoral Reflection Groups (Supervision)
Pastoral Supervision available to clergy as part of a confidential conversation with a trained supervisor.
Support for Clergy Households
Including spouses and partners, as well as dependent children.
Support for Separated/Divorced Clergy Partners
Confidential and practical support available.
Spiritual Directors and Retreats
Sources of support & places to go.
Grants and Financial Support
Charities, Trusts and other providers of support for clergy and their families.
Additional Wellbeing Resources
National Church and diocesan resources to help clergy thrive.