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.

Media Coverage

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