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Telethon Thank you for your generous gifts! May God bless you for blessing our pastors $5,000+ Bishop Mark Tolbert Bishop Charles Finnell Bishop Horace Smith $1,000 - $4,999 Bishop Alphonso Madden Bro. Craig & Sis. Regina Fowler Sis. Billie Washington-Malcolm Kevin Adell, President of The Word Network Bishop Michael Bender Bishop George Bloomer $500 - $999 SB Gentry Richardson Bishop Thomas Davis Bishop Maxie Dobson SB Tommie Hughes Min. Kevin Fulks (Mr. Keith's Kettlecorn) Bishop James Gaiters Bishop Brian Hamilton Bishop Sam Moore SB Michael Butler $100 - $499 Dr. Karen Douglass Min. Carlotta King Deacon Terry Edgely Evang. Freda Morrison First Lady Emelda Tolbert Up to $99 Bro. Sam Brisco Deacon Byron Pierce Sis. Barbara Bush Sis. Ressie Taylor The telethon is over but we're still raising funds to support our pastor grant fund ! Funds are matched dollar for dollar! Cashapp Note: Lead Well Telethon Givelify https://giv.li/e8z0px Note: Lead Well Telethon Credit Cards, PayPal, Checks Use form Questions? Visit our FAQ here! Watch Lead Well's telethon recorded live from Kansas City, MO Check out pastor testimonies, Lead Well team conversations, musical selections, and more from the Nov. 7 - 8, 2025 event. FIRST DAY Fri., Nov. 7th (3 hours) SECOND DAY Sat., Nov. 8th (4 hours)

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Research & Evaluation Financial Stability ● Ministry Management ● Emotional Wellness ● Community Leadership Our funder required the team to do some research on the economic challenges that pastors face. Highlighted here are some key points from national statistics and thoughts from our members. A brief overview of the evaluation aspect of this program follows. Did You Know? National Research Stressful Personal Finances Over 1/3 of pastors say they can’t confide in anyone outside of their household about stressful finances Burden of Ministry 80% of pastors believe ministry has negatively affected their families Pastors Feel Isolation 65% of pastors report feelings of loneliness and isolation (up from 42% just 7 years ago) Racial Inequity Among Pastors Black clergy salaries are 2/3 of White clergy salaries Lack Long-Term Sustainability Black clergy are less likely to receive retirement or health benefits; almost 1/2 of Black clergy are bi-vocational Struggling Finanacially Pastors at all stages of life report being unable to meet financial emergencies Church Income Stress Tithes are the main source of revenue for churches, but only 5 - 25% of the congregation consistently tithe PAW Member Research Love But Not Loved Back Great affection for PAW, but most felt lack of direct support for pastors; financial contributions to PAW overemphasized Not Enough Aware of retirement planning, but majority see saving as a luxury Pandemic Recovery Pandemic recovery challenging (inflation, declining attendance, technology use) Racial Impact on Churches Acknowledgment that systematic racism in country has had direct economic impact on Black clergy, congregations; many financially dependent on country’s most financially at-risk populations Lack Strategies & Skills Lack of knowledge, skills related to finances and business operations, but additional economic concerns emerged with a connection to mental health and inability to meet growing basic needs in urban communities Pressuring Congregations to Give Beyond raising church offerings there are little to no other fundraising strategies - which means pressuring congregations to give more Seeking Help Some do not know what help they need or who to ask and others do not want to ask; some believe asking for help diminishes their faith Use Our Own Expertise Advised to leverage expertise of existing membership Results ● Impact ● Outcomes ● Success ● Goals Met ● Proof Evaluation Lead Well , as a program, is required by our funder to be evaluated by a professional evaluator. The purpose of the evaluation is to determine if by the end the program was effective at reaching its goal. Goal Participating PAW pastors will strive to master the four socio-economic competencies, regardless of their age, scale, or stage of ministry. By "competencies" we mean they will be financially stable, managing their ministry effectively, are emotionally well, and are leaders who are helping to meet the economic needs of their communities. Measuring Impact Throughout the program and especially at the end, the evaluator will be looking to see if the program strategies worked and what changed with PAW pastors as a result of participating in this program. ? ? Did the understanding, practices, and behaviors of participating pastors improve? How do we know? ? Was the program's approach effective? How do we know? Ex: Do pastors feel a greater sense of support from those around them? Ex: Do pastors feel a renewed energy around their pastoral calling and the potential of their congregations? Ex: Did pastors use the intervention benefits and resource hub? Ex: Do pastors report an improved understanding of financial literacy concepts related to their household and church? Ex: Did pastors identify and address their sources of stress? Ex: Did pastors start or strengthen partnerships in the community that helped to increase resources? Ex: Did pastors establish and/or update documents like church policies, budgets, and transition plans? Data Collection Collecting data is the only way to verify the effectiveness of the program, so the collection and analysis of data will be an important effort. Our priority will always be to protect the privacy of participants. Beyond the Grant For pastors : we hope to see improved financial wellness for their own families, church members, and surrounding communities For churches : we hope they're operating efficiently and successfully navigating the challenges of 21st century ministry For the Lead Well program: we plan to secure future grants to continue to offer programming and supports, including expanding the amount of grants we can give to PAW pastors to provide some debt relief For the PAW organization : improved systems, use of member talent, and an uplifted overall profile that attracts additional economic resources

Learning Programs Financial Stability ● Ministry Management ● Emotional Wellness ● Community Leadership Model & Delivery Lead Well learnings primarily happens through Virtual Boot Camps, Onsite Boot Camps, and a Comprehensive Series. Boot Camps The Boot Camp model is a fast-tracked option that will briefly introduce PAW pastors to the four Lead Well focus areas and be delivered in a virtual and an onsite format (approximately 5 hours of learning; about one-hour devoted to each area). The onsite option will specifically take advantage of two in-person gatherings – the national summer conventions and potentially the bishop board meetings in early spring, consisting of one day/block of learning or held over 2 days. Virtual Boot Camps will happen in 4 weekly sessions. 3 Learning Platforms 1. 2. 3. Online | Virtual Boot Camps Onsite | In-Person Boot Camps Comprehensive Learning Series Comprehensive Series The Comprehensive Series is a more time-intensive deep-dive of all four subject areas. Each subject has two learning sessions that will happen over 8 consecutive weeks online. Other Learning Opportunities Other future learning opportunities include peer-to-peer facilitated groups, national facilitated conversations, train-the-trainer opportunities, and access to the Resource Hub and on-demand content. Learning Modules Learnings will consist of planned activities that help PAW pastors learn, practice , and improve their proficiency and skills in the socio-economic competencies that have been organized as four modules, with the draft topics categorized accordingly below. Financial Stability Financial Literacy (personal, household) Debt Management & Credit Repair (personal, household) Ministry Management Church Financial Operations (budgeting, tracking, financial statements, controls, policies, debt management) Succession Planning & Transition Strategies Organizational Leadership & Management Fundraising, Stewardship & Generosity Emotional Wellness Stress Identification, Treatment & Management (identify psychological, administrative sources of stress and how to plan a healthy path forward) Conflict Resolution (facilitating constructive conversations, repairing harm) Community Leadership Partnerships & Grants (a grassroots approach to power building and increasing resources) Community Integration, Improving Outreach (church outreach ministry as community engagement, e.g., food giveaways) Benefits & Resources Boot Camp attendance in either format makes pastors eligible for a scholarship up to $300 ; completing the Comprehensive Series makes them eligible for a grant . Additionally, those that attend the Comprehensive Learning Series are eligible to receive the personalized coach benefit. Other support includes an online resource hub and peer support groups. * At this time only pastors in the United States are eligible for the grants, scholarships, and coaching benefits (as directed by the funder). Personalized Support 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 financial planner accountant technology expert fundraiser attorney mentor mental health therapist organizational management consultant We're curating a trusted, high-quality, robust, and well-organized collection of online references, tools, software, templates, worksheets, books, tips, articles, blogs, podcasts, services, speakers, professional service providers (pro bono and low-cost fee-for-service) and other recommendations that support the ongoing learning and efficiency of PAW pastors in the four competencies. Settings Provider Referrals: we'll maintain a list of experts and professional service providers Real-Time Assistance: a librarian-type function will improve access to resources Online Resource Hub Resources can be people, places, or things that come in a variety of formats and delivery methods! You never know what might help a pastor! Settings Note: All resources are subject to a vetting process. If you're interested in sharing your talents with PAW pastors, please visit Help Us Get Started. Scholarships Pastors who complete either the virtual or onsite Boot Camp will be eligible to receive a scholarship up to $300 towards the purchase of a tool that will help them improve in the Lead Well priority areas. Items include but are not limited to software, books, and fees associated with growth opportunities. Peer Networks We plan to facilitate sessions with peers, organized by topic and interest areas.

Strong Culture Financial Stability ● Ministry Management ● Emotional Wellness ● Community Leadership Mobilizing the entire PAW network is important if we're going to shift the culture in support of our pastors’ growth and success in the socio-economic competencies. While Lead Well is heavily focused on direct support for pastors, it also aims to activate lateral influences (spouses, peer pastors); subordinates (congregational leaders, members); and organizational superiors (diocesan and national leadership) as a way to sustain change. And Lead Well will not only catalyze our efforts to strengthen our members in support of pastors, but our systems too! Capacity of Others We're expanding the ecosystem of support for PAW pastors by building the knowledge and capacity of those surrounding them in ministry Interactive learning activities and events across the competencies Systems We'll focus our efforts on systems that improve and promote PAW’s policies and practices related to the success of member pastors Improving accountability with refreshed policies, processes, protocols, plans Recognizing our own talent as experts Focusing on data (collection, analysis, use in decision making, strategy, marketing) Setting clear expectations Help Us Build! We want to engage those who support pastors with fun learning activities based on the four focus areas. If you have some ideas , let us know here ! If you'd be willing to facilitate or coordinate , let us know here ! If your thing is policies and documents and you'd like to help with our systems change effort, please let us know here if you're a subject expert ; if you want to give input, write, or serve in some other administrative capacity tell us here .

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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! 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.

Advisory Board Financial Stability ● Ministry Management ● Emotional Wellness ● Community Leadership In December 2023, a think tank was convened to help determine the vision of what is now known as Lead Well. Of the 12 original think tank members, 11 now comprise this inaugural working Advisory Board. This body functions as the program’s guiding force, offering expertise, oversight, and strategic direction. Their deep knowledge and understanding of the organization's mission and the unique challenges faced by PAW pastors has been and will continue to be invaluable. Learn more about the Planning & Design Process . Members First Assistant Presiding Bishop Mark Tolbert Victorious Life Church Kansas City, MO Diocesan, Heart of America Council First Assistant Presiding Bishop | PAW " I am excited that the PAW has a forthcoming program in place to educate, inform, and aid the most important population in our organization...our pastors! Pastors develop leaders and without successful pastors we have no conduit for the next generation of successful leaders." More at Program Staff (Executive Director) . View More Suffragan Bishop Donald O'Neil Tyler Greater Grace Temple Tulsa, OK " I'm so glad to be a part of the Lead Well project sponsored by the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. I have been in the organization for over 50 years and we are finally doing something to assist pastors. I have been a pastor for over 30 years and I can count on one hand the people that have financially help me or my ministry." View More District Elder David Coatie Impact Life Church Kokomo, IN " The Lead Well initiative is a “game changer” as it relates to the ability of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World to make dynamic changes to small and struggling ministries. The provision of funding and technical assistance to level the playing field provides for us a greater opportunity to meet the needs of our parishioners and our local community. Thank you Jesus for this opportunity." View More Evangelist Freda Morrison Pentecostal Faith Assembly Philadelphia, PA " Lead Well will provide an opportunity for us to support the many unsung heroes and dedicated pastors who serve as the backbone of the PAW. These servant-leaders often give (spiritually, mentally, financially) to the point of exhaustion. Lead Well will allow us to give back and provide resources that will not only invigorate our leaders but will also help to revitalize our local churches and build stronger relationships within our communities." More at Program Team (Programming Lead). View More Bishop James Daniel Philadelphia Ministries Harvey, LA Diocesan, Louisiana District Council President, Seed Churches Agency | PAW " Lead Well is giving us the foundation and support that our leaders in the PAW need to enhance, stabilize and enrich us as leaders. I am very excited about being a part of this group to help us move forward in this 21st century in a more proficient and sufficient leadership role and providing a pathway for the future generation of leaders." View More Suffragan Bishop Billy Wydermeyer Bethel Church Richmond, CA " I'm excited that our organization is finally addressing long-awaited needs that will make a meaningful difference for our constituents." View More Pastor Aldon Jones, Jr. City of Life Ministries Kansas City, MO IPYPU Teen Director | PAW " Lead Well is the long-awaited solution we’ve been waiting for! This program educates, equips, and empowers the entire congregation and community of believers with financial stability. No longer will we tolerate or accept financial difficulties; now, we can confidently receive the assistance and help we need from our organization through this program for generations to come. It’s time for PAW to Lead Well." View More Sister Billie Washington-Malcolm Encounters Baltimore, MD " These are wicked times and many are becoming weary in their well-doing. I'm humbled to be a part of such an incredible God-given opportunity to uplift and support the people of God as they represent Him in the work of the kingdom on earth. Through this effort, may God's men and women be strengthened to lead, and do God's work well." More at Program Staff (Program Director). View More Bishop Brian Hamilton Transformed Life Church Piqua, OH Diocesan, Venezuela District Council " Lead Well is a great opportunity to assist PAW leaders in financial literacy so that they have a greater impact as leaders. This work also represents a paradigm change: this is not what you can do for the organization, but what the organization can do for you! It's an epic culture shift!" View More Suffragan Bishop Jon Slaughter Christ Temple Church Lansing, MI Director of Treasury Operations | PAW " Lead Well is enabling us to provide crucial financial support and education to our pastors and leaders, empowering them to manage their personal and ministry finances more effectively. This initiative will strengthen the financial health and sustainability of our organization, allowing us to focus more on our spiritual mission. It indeed is an honor to witness PAW paving the path for prosperity and progress." More at Program Team (MEF Lead). View More Pastor Sandra Riley Heart of America Council Chicago, IL Director, Lifestyle & Culture | PAW " As an advisory board member of the Lead Well Initiative, I'm truly excited about its mission and vision to equip and empower PAW pastors to be financially stable, administratively skilled, emotionally healthy, and responsive to the economic needs of their communities - it's a game-changing approach." View More

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