Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs

Welcome to the Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs
at Christian Theological Seminary

Seeking to strengthen Christian congregations through renewal and reflection

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.

2024 Requests for Proposals Now Available

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.

An Invitation to the 2023 Information Webinar: What will make your heart sing?

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.

Resources for Grant Seekers

Videos, Request for Proposals booklets and handouts for Clergy Renewal Program grant seekers.

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Resources for Current Grantees

Press releases and final reporting information for current Clergy Renewal Program grantees.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXYQkz7lzSI
2023 Informational Webinar

What will make your heart sing?

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.

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Contact us

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.







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Note: Please do not contact Lilly Endowment directly with questions related to the programs.

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.

Team

Robert Saler headshot
Associate Dean for Evaluation and Assessment, Associate Professor of Theology and Culture, Executive Director of Center for Pastoral Excellence and the Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs
Karen Bozzone headshot
Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs Administrative Assistant

Location

Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs at Christian Theological Seminary
1000 West 42nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208
317-931-4225
Get directions

To ask questions regarding eligibility, application procedures, already-received grants, or other topics, the quickest way to contact us is through email:

Email ClergyRenewal@cts.edu

Para más información en español:
info@peterriosconsulting.com o ale@zoenetwork.mx.

CRP News & Press Releases

Clergy Renewal Program
December 6, 2023

Christian Theological Seminary Announces Over 200 Congregations Awarded Lilly Endowment 2023 Clergy Renewal Program Grants

Christian Theological Seminary, an ecumenical seminary based in Indianapolis, today announces 229 congregations from across the United States have been…
Clergy Renewal Program
October 14, 2022

Christian Theological Seminary Announces 197 Congregations Awarded Lilly Endowment 2022 Clergy Renewal Program Grants

Note to media: Please check the list of recipients in the body of this release to see if a congregation(s)…
Clergy Renewal ProgramPress
October 5, 2021

190 Congregations Awarded Lilly Endowment 2021 Clergy Renewal Program Grants

En Español Register here for an informational webinar about the 2022 Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs from 1 - 2:30…