PAW announces grant award for the Lead Well program at the national convention in Baltimore.

What is Lead Well ? Financial Stability ● Ministry Management ● Emotional Wellness ● Community Leadership Overview Explore the links below to learn more about Lead Well! Purpose & Vision Program Summary Who's Involved? Background (Program Planning & Design) Purpose Lead Well is a grant-funded program that seeks to develop and support PAW pastors who are striving to be financially and emotionally well and efficiently leading their ministries and communities . Regardless of their age, scale, or stage of ministry, PAW pastors who are thriving in 21st century ministry will: have stable personal and household finances, feel mentally and emotionally well, be efficient managers of their ministry operations (fiscally & administratively), and be leaders who help meet the economic needs of their communities. Vision PAW pastors who are thriving in 21st century ministry will demonstrate these 4 socio-economic competencies, regardless of their age, scale, or stage of ministry. Financial Stability Our pastors' personal and household finances are stable Emotional Wellness Our pastors feel mentally and emotionally well Ministry Management Our pastors are efficient managers of their ministry operations (financially & administratively) Community Leadership Our pastors are leaders who help meet the economic needs of their communities Program Summary Key Offerings What the Lead Well program is offering pastors: Grants to help reduce their personal debt or address their financial hardships Scholarships for tools (software, books, consultant fees) Personalized coaching support (counselor, coach, mentor, financial planner) Education with a series of learning activities An online resource hub with high-quality tools and supports Improved PAW policies and practices to help them succeed Mobilization of the PAW network in support of their efforts Who is Involved? Explore the links below to learn more. Advisory Board Instructors Program Team Service Providers You? Other Learn more background information at Program Design , Research & Evaluation , and the Planning & Design Process . * At this time only pastors in the United States are eligible for the grants, scholarships, and coaching benefits (as directed by the funder). purpose vision overview summary overview who overview

List your services and products for free to reach PAW pastors. Your Services & Products Financial Stability ● Ministry Management ● Emotional Wellness ● Community Leadership List your services and products with Lead Well for FREE ! ! Click here to skip this guidance and create a profile. Do You Provide Services or Resources? Want to help PAW pastors develop and grow? We're currently seeking service providers and resources that will help PAW pastors continue to learn , practice , and improve their proficiency and skills after they've completed a Lead Well training. If you're an expert in one of Lead Well's focus areas (personal financial stability , emotional wellness , ministry management , or community leadership ), then consider listing your services and/or products in our Resource Hub for PAW pastors! We'll list up to four of your offerings at no-cost , but we're asking you to pray about donating to Lead Well's pastor grant fund if you profit through your participation in our program. Your gift will be used to help PAW pastors who have a need - and anything you give will be doubled with a dollar-to-dollar match from our funder. Lead Well has allocated some funding to support eligible PAW pastors who would like to continue learning after they've completed a Boot Camp or the Comprehensive Learning Series. That means some pastors will have $300 - $500 ready to spend on listings in the Resource Hub. We're also seeking free and affordable service providers and products to list in our Resource Hub so that our pastors always have high-quality options at their fingertips. Boot Camp Scholarship PAW pastors can use it to purchase your offerings PAW pastors who complete all four modules of a Lead Well Boot Camp, whether online or in-person, become eligible for a mini scholarship for up to $300 worth of services or items related to any/all of the focus areas. To attract these pastors, submit introductory services or lower budgeted items to be considered for purchase. Scholarship funds are available until exhausted and will not exceed $300 for any reason. Personalized Support Benefit PAW pastors can hire you to help them PAW pastors who complete the Comprehensive Learning Series will be eligible to receive personalized follow-up support services. This short-term benefit is designed to help pastors apply what they have learned with hands-on guidance from an expert who could be, but not limited to, a debt counselor, personal coach/mentor, financial planner, accountant, technology expert, mental health therapist, fundraiser, attorney, organizational management consultant, etc. Service providers will receive a stipend for services rendered but it will not exceed $500 for any reason. Resource Hub Listing PAW pastors can select and promote your offerings Lead Well Learning Focus Areas Personal Financial Stability Emotional Wellness Ministry Management Community Leadership Examples Items include but are not limited to the following examples: Personal financial stability – additional learning opportunities for financial literacy concepts, coaching/mentoring services, debt counselor, financial planning consult, budgeting software, books, etc. (note: these funds cannot be used toward personal debt or as retirement fund contributions) Emotional wellness – additional learning opportunities for emotional wellness concepts, coaching/mentoring services, therapy, books, workshops, activities that support a personal restful/restoring activity (retreat), etc. Ministry/church management – additional learning opportunities for financial and legal concepts, coaching/mentoring services, legal services, organizational management consultant, technology expert and/or tools, money or member management software, books, etc. Community leadership – additional learning opportunities about fundraising and developing partnerships, support to develop/improve presentation documents like financial statements and nonprofit structure/status, marketing related expenses, etc. (note: Lead Well funds are specifically for strengthening the pastor as leader and cannot be used to directly support people in need) The Resource Hub is a high-quality, robust, and well-organized collection of online references, tools, software, templates, worksheets, books, tips, articles, blogs, podcasts, service providers, speakers, professional service providers and other recommendations that support the ongoing learning and efficiency of PAW pastors in the four competencies . While pastors who complete a Lead Well learning may direct the PAW to use their scholarship or personalized benefit to purchase from the Resource Hub on their behalf, it's designed to be a guide for all pastors and one we plan to regularly promote. Create a Profile! Create a profile below and list up to 4 of your services, products, events, and other tools and resources. We'll post and promote it for PAW pastors - we'll specifically encourage Lead Well learners to check it out. When Lead Well learners want to purchase something from you, they'll complete a request form that goes to the PAW. The PAW will pay you on their behalf, but any arrangements will be made by the pastor. Individual pastors may request additional services/supports but it will be at their own personal expense. Remember, we're only focusing on personal finances, emotional wellness, managing ministry, and/or community leadership resources. Listing with Lead Well does not guarantee the purchase or use of your offerings.

Join the Lead Well Movement ! Let’s work together to strengthen PAW pastors for 21st century ministry. Goal : financially and emotionally well pastors who are efficiently leading their ministries and communities. Welcome, Christian Outlook Readers! Thanks for taking the time to further explore the Lead Well program. You can click below or navigate the header above. Learn more, the website is now live! Subscribe to get alerts! Join a workgroup, share your expertise, or volunteer! Share your thoughts on the economic challenges of ministry ! Donate to the grant fund to support PAW pastors in need! Share thoughts on the economic challenges of ministry!