Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs are administered by the Center for Pastoral Excellence at Christian Theological Seminary. Through its religion grantmaking, Lilly Endowment, an Indianapolis-based, private philanthropic foundation, seeks to deepen and enrich the lives of American Christians. It does this largely through initiatives to enhance and sustain the quality of ministry in American congregations and parishes. To this end, National and Indiana Clergy Renewal Programs provide an opportunity for pastors to step away briefly from the persistent obligations of daily parish life and engage in a period of renewal and reflection. Renewal periods are not vacations but times for intentional exploration and reflection, for drinking again from God’s life-giving waters, for regaining enthusiasm and creativity for ministry.
The 2024 Indiana and National Requests for Proposals and Fillable form pages are available from the Grant Seekers section of the Resources page. The proposal deadline for the 2024 program year is Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 11:59 pm. All proposals received by the deadline must be in support of renewal leaves planned to begin in 2025. Refer to the relevant RFP for details and information.
Pastors and congregational lay leaders are invited to join us for our live information webinar on Wednesday, December 6 from 1 – 2:30 pm Eastern Time.
Videos, Request for Proposals booklets and handouts for Clergy Renewal Program grant seekers.
Press releases and final reporting information for current Clergy Renewal Program grantees.
November 4, 2022
This recording of our live Information Webinar hosted by our Director, Dr. Rob Saler, includes a word from our Lilly Endowment Program Director, offers an overview of the programs, highlights important information about how to apply, and answers audience questions.
Please feel free to contact us with questions about the Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs, including questions relating to application procedures, eligibility, and management of current grants. We are also happy to help arrange publicity opportunities related to the programs. Complete the form below to let us know that you would like additional information.
The Center for Pastoral Excellence at Christian Theological Seminary administers these programs on behalf of the Endowment. We also ask that you not contact us to verify receipt of an application. Applicants are notified by email once their applications have been received. The Center does not make available copies of past grant proposals.
Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs at Christian Theological Seminary
1000 West 42nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208
317-931-4225
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