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? If your congregation chooses not to use any funds for congregational expenses, the FULL $60,000 can go tow...
09/03/2026

Did you know? If your congregation chooses not to use any funds for congregational expenses, the FULL $60,000 can go toward your pastor's renewal plan.

Please check the requirements and all the documentation on our website: https://www.cts.edu/cpe/clergy-renewal/

Does your pastor serve a small congregation? Good news — there is NO minimum congregation size requirement for this prog...
08/27/2026

Does your pastor serve a small congregation? Good news — there is NO minimum congregation size requirement for this program.

Find out the requirements for applying for the grant on the website https://www.cts.edu/cpe/clergy-renewal/

Did you know? Pastoral Renewal Leaves are NOT vacations — they are intentional, planned seasons of rest, reflection, and...
08/20/2026

Did you know? Pastoral Renewal Leaves are NOT vacations — they are intentional, planned seasons of rest, reflection, and reconnection with calling.

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

Did you know? One pastor stayed close to home and dedicated renewal time to art — reigniting creativity that had faded u...
08/13/2026

Did you know? One pastor stayed close to home and dedicated renewal time to art — reigniting creativity that had faded under the weight of daily ministry demands.

Learn about the grant for pastoral renewal on our website: https://www.cts.edu/cpe/clergy-renewal/

What happens to your congregation while the pastor is away? The proposal must include a clear plan for covering pastoral...
08/06/2026

What happens to your congregation while the pastor is away? The proposal must include a clear plan for covering pastoral duties, celebrating the pastor's departure and return, and congregational renewal activities.
Visit our website https://www.cts.edu/cpe/clergy-renewal/

Who writes the proposal? The pastor AND congregational leaders write it together—this is meant to be a collaborative, jo...
07/30/2026

Who writes the proposal? The pastor AND congregational leaders write it together—this is meant to be a collaborative, joyful discernment process.

¿Quién redacta la propuesta? El párroco Y los responsables de la congregación la redactan juntos; se trata de un proceso de discernimiento colaborativo y alegre.

Get together with your congregation and visit our website: https://www.cts.edu/cpe/clergy-renewal/

Did you know? The renewal leave must begin no earlier than January 1, following your application year — and applicants h...
07/23/2026

Did you know? The renewal leave must begin no earlier than January 1, following your application year — and applicants have 24 months to complete the program.

¿Sabías que...? El permiso de renovación debe comenzar, como muy pronto, el 1 de enero siguiente al año en que se presente la solicitud, y los solicitantes disponen de 24 meses para completar el programa.

For more information, download the official documents at: https://www.cts.edu/cpe/clergy-renewal/

What can grant funds cover? Travel, lodging, meals, books, tuition, equipment (up to 10%), and more—all in support of re...
07/16/2026

What can grant funds cover? Travel, lodging, meals, books, tuition, equipment (up to 10%), and more—all in support of renewal.

¿Qué gastos pueden cubrirse con los fondos de la subvención? Desplazamientos, alojamiento, comidas, libros, matrícula, equipamiento (hasta un 10 %) y mucho más, todo ello con el fin de fomentar la renovación.

See the details and official documents on the website: https://www.cts.edu/cpe/clergy-renewal/

Did you know? Part-time, full-time, AND bivocational pastors are all eligible for this grant. The size or schedule of th...
07/09/2026

Did you know? Part-time, full-time, AND bivocational pastors are all eligible for this grant. The size or schedule of the ministry is not a barrier.

¿Sabías que...? Tanto los pastores a tiempo parcial como los de tiempo completo y los que compaginan su ministerio con otra actividad pueden optar a esta subvención. El tamaño o el horario del ministerio no suponen ningún obstáculo.

See the details on how to apply for the grant at: https://www.cts.edu/cpe/clergy-renewal/

What would make YOUR pastor's heart sing? That's the heart of this entire grant program.¿Qué es lo que haría que el cora...
07/02/2026

What would make YOUR pastor's heart sing? That's the heart of this entire grant program.

¿Qué es lo que haría que el corazón de TU pastor se llenara de alegría? Esa es la esencia de todo este programa de subvenciones.

To review the documents and begin drafting your proposal, visit our website: https://www.cts.edu/cpe/clergy-renewal/

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