Rural Pastor Support

Strengthening Rural Pastors & Families

Pastoring in a rural context presents unique challenges. Through the Lilly Grant, we provide:

  • Counseling & Coaching for pastoral and family well-being

  • Sabbatical grants for renewal and rest

  • Equipping Retreats and the Converge Compass Retreat to strengthen your sense of call and overall clarity of ministry mission.

  • Peer Learning Opportunities for connection and shared wisdom

Pastoring in a rural context creates unique challenges. We can help you:

  • Provide practical support to pastors and their families through counseling, coaching, and relational engagement.

  • Provide financial support for sabbatical grants to help provide refreshment and renewal.

  • Support pastors in transitional circumstances to determine direction through the Converge Compass Marriage Retreat.

  • Create spaces and opportunities where rural pastors can learn from one another.