The Lilly Endowment's National Clergy Renewal Program provides support to Christian congregations throughout the country whose pastors wish to take time for reflection and renewal.  The program supports congregations whose pastors and parishioners, working together, produce compelling plans for an extended sabbatical time for the minister and a complementary set of activities for congregational renewal.  Up to $15,000 of the grant may be used to help the congregation fulfill pastoral duties during the pastor's absence and/or to support activities that enable the congregation as a whole to be renewed in its ministry.  Christian congregations whose ordained pastors have a master of divinity degree from an accredited theological school are eligible to apply.

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