Join a Community of Faith Leaders for Self-Care and Personal Growth
As faith leaders, prioritizing your own emotional, physical and spiritual well-being is essential to navigating the ever-evolving landscape of ministry. The responsibilities, challenges and commitment that come along with caring for your communities and congregations can take a toll on your health and leave you feeling isolated.
To better support clergy and the communities they serve, CWS is excited to offer new Restore and Renew programs for refugee and immigrant faith leaders in fall 2026 and for middle judicatory/denominational leaders in 2027. Restore and Renew offers:
- Opportunities for rest and renewal
- Personalized coaching
- Supportive ecumenical community
- Project-based leadership development
Apply Now for 2026-27 Healing & Leading Program for Refugee and Immigrant Faith Leaders
Now in its second year, our Healing and Leading program offers refugee and immigrant faith leaders a transformative experience of rest, renewal and leadership development.
Led in partnership with Freely in Hope, this nine-month cohort equips participants with practical skills in liberatory leadership, community organizing, harm reduction, trauma-informed care and healing-centered engagement. The program includes three in-person retreats online gatherings to support you and your community.
The Healing & Leading program is made possible through generous support from the Dr. K. Patricia Cross Charitable Fund.
Apply Today for 2027 Regional, Connectional Faith Leaders Coaching Program
CWS is offering its third annual coaching program for middle judicatory and denominational leaders, focusing on strengthening leadership skills, fostering a deeper sense of community and purpose, and building meaningful peer connections. The program includes in-person opening and closing retreats, monthly online group coaching and one-on-one sessions to support individual growth.
Supporting Faith Leaders in Challenging Times
