Week of Ministry
Six Days. Six Ways to Prioritize Your Well-Being.
Ministry is meaningful work, but it can also be demanding. This Week of Ministry, we're inviting ministers to make time for their own well-being.
From October 12–17, take part in six simple practices designed to help you Pray, Move, Connect, Save, Reflect, and Rest. Each day, we'll share a short video on social media with encouragement and ideas for putting that day's practice into action.
Track Your Wellness Activities with a Week of Ministry Passport
Your Week of Ministry Passport is your guide for the week. Complete each of the six wellness activities, check off your progress, and submit your completed passport for a chance to win registration to The Gathering: A Retreat for Clergy in 2027.
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Get it hereFollow along throughout the week on Facebook and Instagram so you don't miss the daily videos and encouragement.
Six Practices for Your Well-Being
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Set aside time to pause, pray, and reconnect with God.
Whether it's a few quiet minutes in the morning, a walk while you pray, or simply sitting in silence, create space to nurture your spiritual well-being.
Your passport activity: Take time to pray or engage in another spiritual practice that helps you reconnect with God.
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Your physical well-being matters. Find a way to move your body that works for you.
Take a walk. Stretch between meetings. Go for a bike ride. Try a workout. Dance. The goal isn't perfection—it's making time to move.
Your passport activity: Spend time being physically active in a way that feels good and works for you.
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Ministry doesn't have to be done alone. Strong relationships and meaningful connections can support us through ministry's joys and challenges.
Today, reach out to a friend, family member, colleague, or someone else who helps you feel connected and supported.
Your passport activity: Connect with someone you care about. Make a phone call, send a message, meet for coffee, or simply spend time together.
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Financial wellness looks different for everyone. Sometimes, it starts with a simple step.
Put money into a savings account, open a Benefit Accumulation Account (BAA), or talk with a financial guide about where to begin.
Your passport activity: Take one action toward your financial well-being. Save a little extra, reach out to a financial guide, or learn a new budgeting strategy.
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Ministry can bring moments of joy, purpose, and fulfillment—but it can also bring stress and challenges. Taking time to check in with yourself is an important part of caring for your whole self.
Consider taking a mental well-being assessment through Learn to Live or connecting with a coach for one-on-one support.
Your passport activity: Take time to reflect on how you're doing and identify one step you can take to support your mental well-being.
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Rest is not a reward for finishing everything on your list. It is an important part of maintaining your well-being.
Give yourself permission to slow down, step away and recharge. Consider what helps you feel restored—and make space for it.
Your passport activity: Take intentional time to rest and recharge.
Submit Your Passport for a Chance to Win
By the end of this week, we hope you will have set aside intentional time to focus on each wellness activity and found renewed energy for your ministry.
As you complete each activity, sign your initials on the passport to show your commitment to your own wellness and your desire to prioritize each well-being practice in your life. When you are finished, email the completed passport to mra@pensionfund.org with a note on what this week has meant to you.
All clergy who submit completed passports will be entered to win a free registration to The Gathering: A Retreat for Clergy, happening in San Diego in September 2027. Passports must be submitted no later than October 21 to be considered for the drawing. If your name is drawn, you will receive an email detailing your next steps for the free registration.
We are grateful to honor our mission, For the Support of Ministry, as we commit to supporting your well-being.
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About Week of Ministry
Honoring and celebrating the call to ministry since 1933.
Week of Ministry, created by Pension Fund, offers resources to help congregations show appreciation for those in ministry, celebrate their pastors, strengthen relationships among ministry peers, and encourage those who may be called to ministry in the future. Our goal—during Week of Ministry and throughout the year—is to support pastors. For more resources, visit our Members & Clergy page below.
Make a Gift to Ministerial Relief & Assistance in Honor of Your Pastor
One way to honor those called to serve is by donating to Ministerial Relief & Assistance (MRA). Through MRA, Pension Fund walks alongside pastors by providing support through programs like Vocational Counseling, Parental Leave Assistance, and Emergency Aid Gifts.