Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs
The Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs fund renewal leaves for pastors, supporting rest, reflection, and creative activities to revitalize Christian congregations and pastoral leadership.
Funder: Lilly Endowment
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application/proposal deadline for Clergy Renewal Programs)
Funding Amounts: Up to $60,000 per grant; up to $20,000 may be designated for congregational expenses; grant period up to 24 months.
Summary: Supports Christian congregations and their pastors in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to design and fund renewal leaves for clergy, fostering rest, reflection, and revitalization of ministry.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity—dates and details are projected; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs, administered by Christian Theological Seminary, are designed to strengthen Christian congregations by enabling their pastors to take intentional periods of renewal and reflection away from daily parish responsibilities. These grants encourage both pastors and congregations to collaboratively plan renewal leaves that promote exploration, creativity, and spiritual rejuvenation. Renewal leaves are highly flexible, allowing for a wide range of activities tailored to the needs and aspirations of the pastor and congregation, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the vitality of both pastoral leadership and congregational life.
