National Clergy Renewal Program

National Clergy Renewal Program Welcome to the Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs at Christian Theological Seminary!

Lilly Endowment, an Indianapolis-based, private philanthropic foundation, seeks to strengthen Christian congregations by providing an opportunity for pastors to step away briefly from the persistent obligations of daily parish life and to engage in a period of renewal and reflection. Renewal periods are not vacations, but times for intentional exploration and reflection, for drinking again from Go

d's life-giving waters, for regaining enthusiasm and creativity for ministry. To this end, Lilly Endowment provides funds to enable the Center for Pastoral Excellence at Christian Theological Seminary to make grants to congregations supporting their pastors' renewal experiences.

Did you know a previous grant recipient traveled to South Africa to explore reconciliation and forgiveness in action? Re...
06/18/2026

Did you know a previous grant recipient traveled to South Africa to explore reconciliation and forgiveness in action? Renewal can take many forms — what would yours look like?

Learn more about how to prepare your proposal on the page: https://www.cts.edu/cpe/clergy-renewal/

Did you know? The congregation must show broad awareness and support for the proposal before submitting — the whole comm...
06/11/2026

Did you know? The congregation must show broad awareness and support for the proposal before submitting — the whole community should be part of this decision.

Check all the requirements on the program’s official website: https://www.cts.edu/cpe/clergy-renewal/

Did you know? The proposal narrative is a three-part document covering program design, congregational information, and p...
06/04/2026

Did you know? The proposal narrative is a three-part document covering program design, congregational information, and pastoral background — with a 10-page limit.

Find out more and download the official documents on the website: https://www.cts.edu/cpe/clergy-renewal/

How long is a renewal leave? The program recommends at least 3 months total — either all at once or in shorter segments ...
05/28/2026

How long is a renewal leave? The program recommends at least 3 months total — either all at once or in shorter segments of at least two weeks each.

For full program details, visit our website: https://www.cts.edu/cpe/clergy-renewal/

Did you know? Congregations can request up to $60,000 — and up to $20,000 of that can support the congregation itself du...
05/22/2026

Did you know? Congregations can request up to $60,000 — and up to $20,000 of that can support the congregation itself during the pastor's absence.

For details on the grant, visit the website: https://www.cts.edu/cpe/clergy-renewal/

Is your congregation eligible? Christian congregations in all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico can apply.Find...
05/14/2026

Is your congregation eligible? Christian congregations in all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico can apply.

Find out how to apply for the grant on the website: https://www.cts.edu/cpe/clergy-renewal/

Did you know? Lilly Endowment & Christian Theological Seminary are offering up to $60,000 to support a pastor's renewal ...
05/07/2026

Did you know? Lilly Endowment & Christian Theological Seminary are offering up to $60,000 to support a pastor's renewal leave. Could your congregation apply?

For more information, visit the website: https://www.cts.edu/cpe/clergy-renewal/


A sabbatical is more than just a break; it is a renewal of the spirit through a revitalizing experience.Think of a renew...
04/30/2026

A sabbatical is more than just a break; it is a renewal of the spirit through a revitalizing experience.
Think of a renewal plan that will inspire your congregation; this will bring you one step closer to applying for the grant.
If you have questions about the application, visit the website: https://www.cts.edu/cpe/clergy-renewal/

One of the most important goals of the Pastoral Renewal Program is to strengthen its leaders spiritually, thereby streng...
04/23/2026

One of the most important goals of the Pastoral Renewal Program is to strengthen its leaders spiritually, thereby strengthening the church.

Learn more about how to apply for the sabbatical grant: https://www.cts.edu/cpe/clergy-renewal/

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