Clergy Health Initiative
News and Publications
The Clergy Health Initiative’s published research paints a striking picture of the health of United Methodist clergy in North Carolina and the factors affecting it. Learn more and read the media coverage related to these findings.
January 14, 2012 - The Modesto Bee
Faith leaders can burn out, but many in Modesto area know how to avoid it
January 12, 2012 - Slate Magazine
What type of clergy get the highest salaries?
June 24, 2011 - Star Tribune
Clergy find joy, but plates runneth over
June 9, 2011 - Living Lutheran
Pastors need to re-create
June 8, 2011 - United Methodist News Service
5 ways to improve clergy health
May 4, 2011 – La Cañada Valley Sun
In Theory: Reflecting on stress facing religious leaders
April 1, 2011 – United Methodist Reporter
Sabbath for pastors: Clergy share struggles in finding time for rest
March /April 2011 – Holiness Today
Myths about clergy burnout and managing stress
March 10, 2011 – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Pastors unite to renew, share strengths, discuss challenges
November 13, 2010 – The Grand Rapids Press
Stress in the clergy: Today's ministers expected to do too much?
September 27, 2010 – The Press Enterprise
Clergy sometimes neglect their own needs while helping others
September 13, 2010 – The Florida Times-Union
Duke study finds pastors outweigh parishioners — in an unhealthy way
September 7, 2010 – The Christian Century
Century Marks
September 5, 2010 – Sun Sentinel
Investing in clergy health
September 3, 2010 – Church Times
Health scheme planned for U.S. Methodist clergy
August 23, 2010 – The Alban Institute
Clergy Burnout
August 18, 2010 – The Tennesseean
Clergy sacrifice health for flock
August 12, 2010 – The Huffington Post
Soul Care and the Roots of Clergy Burnout
August 8, 2010 – MetroWest Daily News
Stress takes a toll on clergy
August 7, 2010 – The Oklahoman
Clergy being urged to take vacations, sabbaticals for much-needed respite
August 3, 2010 – NPR: Talk of the Nation
Clergy Members Suffer From Burnout, Poor Health
August 3, 2010 – PoliticsDaily.com
No Rest For the Holy: Clergy Burnout a Growing Concern
August 1, 2010 - New York Times
Taking a Break From the Lord’s Work
June 25, 2010 - The Augusta Chronicle
Many ministers struggle with obesity
June 21, 2010 – United Methodist News Service
Study: High rate of obesity for clergy
June 11, 2010 – Louisville Courier-Journal
Health report contains bad news for clergy
June 7, 2010 – Faith & Leadership
Body and soul
May 14, 2010 – Los Angeles Times (syndicated through AP Religion News Service)
Some pastors may have higher obesity and chronic disease rates than their congregations
Quality of Life Research – December 2010
Explaining rural/non-rural disparities in physical health-related quality of life: A study of United Methodist clergy in North Carolina
Journal of Religion and Health – July 2010
Physical Health Functioning Among United Methodist Clergy
Obesity (Journal of the Obesity Society) – May 2010
High Rates of Obesity and Chronic Disease Among United Methodist Clergy
Journal of Religion and Health – April 2009
A Theoretical Model of the Holistic Health of United Methodist Pastors