The NWD takes worker wellness seriously. Below are resources to equip your congregation to care for the needs of your professional church workers.
Counseling
- Questions to ask when considering counseling. Read more.
- Counseling resources from Concordia Plans. Read more.
Financial
- Labor of Love is the annual application for funds to reduce church worker debt, from mid-September through mid-December. Read more.
- Soldiers of the Cross provides emergency grants for rostered church workers experiencing extreme financial hardship. Contact the NWD District President for more information.
Staff and Self Care
- The Worker Wellness Partner Program provides an intentional weekly connection, with suggested resources to support the ongoing social-emotional needs of workers. Read more.
Retreats
- Sabbaticals are encouraged. Explore more about sabbaticals through this document. Read more.
- Grace Place provides care to church workers and spouses - many times in a retreat setting. Read more.
- Shepherd's Canyon provides a week-long intensive retreat for workers experiencing burnout or struggling with life changes. Read more.
- Doxology provides spiritual care and counseling for pastors. Read more.
Additional Resources
- LCMS Resources - lists of resources supporting the Wholeness Wheel. Read more.
- Concordia Plans Ministerial Care Resources/Counseling. Read more.