Ways to Get Involved Financial Stability ● Ministry Management ● Emotional Wellness ● Community Leadership Below are all the ways you can plug in to join the Lead Well movement! You can click the buttons immediately below and/or from the footer at the bottom of any page. You can also just scroll this page. Donate Stay Informed Share Expertise Share Resources Give Support Share Ideas Donation (Form): Grant Matching Every dollar we raise for the pastor grants fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Lilly Endowment (up to $600,000). Our goal is to maximize the match so we bless as many pastors in need as possible! If you're interested in helping us reach our goal, please consider contributing to the Ministerial Excellence Fund. Visit Donate. Help us spread the word by sharing the link https://leadwellpaw.org/donate#donate Subscribe (Form): Stay informed ! Subscribe ! Email* Join Yes, put me on the mailing list! I'm a PAW pastor Share Your Expertise (Form): I'd like to share my expertise ! Note: We're glad to hear from you and we'll review your offer of support. Completing this form, however, doesn't guarantee an assignment. Submissions for all potential providers will be vetted and matched when there's an appropriate placement. The program design and eligibility process are still in development; you'll be contacted once things have been established. Thanks for sharing! First name* Last name* Email* Phone City* State* My area(s) of expertise are: My area(s) of expertise are:* Financial literacy Church finances Church operations, administration Debt management, credit repair Fundraising, grantwriting Organizational leadership Succession planning, transition strategies Emotional wellness Stress management Conflict resolution Community partnerships Community resources Church outreach ministry, community engagement Grant writing Other I think I can help as: I think I can help as:* a presenter in the area(s) indicated above an instructor who delivers curriculm in the areas above personalized, hands-on mentor/coach to help pastors implement what they've learned a listed service provider (free, discounted services) part of the team designing the educational content and learning tracks for pastors a guest writer, sharing my professional advice (to be published across Lead Well platforms) IT support (creating and managing computer systems, software usage, security, internet connectivity) a professional skilled with data collection, analytics, and evaluation a sales, marketing, fundraising expert a graphic designer a web developer Other If you want to help, but your skill is not listed here, complete the Give Other Support form. I’d prefer to: directly help any PAW pastor who needs help support those who support pastors directly help the Lead Well team no preference Share more about your expertise in the box below and/or share a link or upload a file. Tell us more about your related work: Link File upload Upload File Submit Give Other Support (Form): I'm helpful, I'd like to support ! Note: While we don't yet know exactly what type of support we may need, we imagine potentially needing a lot of help to deliver an excellent program. We're glad to know you're willing to help! Some functions and/or support groups may take some time before they’re formed, but we'll be reviewing offers of support as they come in and will try to make an appropriate placement/match. Completing this form, however, doesn't guarantee an assignment. Thanks for sharing! First name* Last name* Email* Phone City* State* I might be interested in helping: (check all that apply) with customer service activities, like follow-ups calls or responding to website inquiries administrative tasks because I’m a good organizer administrative tasks because I’m good with computers (documents like Word, Excel) or database management pastors who may need additional user tech support (not a tech professional) with the fundraising campaign to secure match funding for the grant fund to create and/or maintain a list of professional experts who will directly serve pastors (presenters, hands-on coaches, service providers) pastors and others navigate the online hub of resources being built (serving sort of like a librarian) coordinating onsite activities (Lead Well will likely operate a hybrid model with online providers that will need on-the-ground support) specifically help my pastor and would like to be plugged into a network of folks who also want to support their pastor’s success. to facilitate groups, likely small peer groups that could be online or in-person with compliance, policies, processes and/or documents (planning, writing, reviewing, editing or serving in some other administrative capacity) to design and/or manage interactive learning activities for everyone because I bring the fun with social media support for the purposes of promoting, recruiting, engaging, and fundraising on behalf of Lead Well with writing Other If you are a subject matter expert, please complete the Share Expertise form. I'd prefer to: directly help any PAW pastor who needs help directly help the Lead Well team If you support your pastor in an official capacity, please share your title. Share more about why you want to support Lead Well and how you think you can best help (optional) . Tell us more about your related work: Are you comfortable getting online for potential planning meetings? Yes No Submit Share a Resource (Form): Is there a resource we should know about ? We're looking to collect the best information and tools to help our pastors successfully navigate the economic pressures related to our 4 focus areas. Before sharing your suggestions, if you haven’t already, we recommend you visit Overview , Learning Programs , and Strong Culture for direction. First name* Last name* Email* Phone City* State* You believe this resource would be a great reference, tool, or guide for which of the following program areas: My area(s) of expertise are:* Financial literacy Church finances Church operations, administration Debt management, credit repair Fundraising, grantwriting Organizational leadership Succession planning, transition strategies Emotional wellness Stress management Conflict resolution Community partnerships Community resources Church outreach ministry, community engagement Other Name of resource: Short answer Tell us more: Tell us more about your related work: Is this resource: Free Low-cost or discounted If you want to share additional information, you can share a link or upload a file below. Link File upload Upload File Submit Share an Idea (Form): I have an ideal ! Note: We're glad to hear from you and we'll take your thoughts into consideration. Completing this form, however, doesn't guarantee the implementation of your idea. You can expect to hear back from us regardless of the decision. Thanks for sharing! First name* Last name* Email* Phone City* State* My thought relates to: My area(s) of expertise are:* Personal finances Managing ministries/churches Being emotionally well when stressed with finances Leading communities in need Operation/administration of the Lead Well program Other I'd like to share this idea: My area(s) of expertise are:* So that it may be considered as a featured post for Lead Well's News & Notes platform To help raise funds for the MEF grant fund that is helping pastors in need To help engage congregations and PAW members in activities that support pastors. With the program team about developing, implementing, evaluating, and/or sustaining Lead Well Other Share more about this idea. Why do you believe it's helpful to our pastors who are navigating challenges in their personal finances, managing their ministries, leading their communities, and emotionally trying to balance the pressure of it all? Tell us more * My thought is:* Very specific to pastors Is good for everyone Submit

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 Cynthia Shavers Townsend $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 Victory Tabernacle $100 - $499 Dr. Karen Douglass Min. Carlotta King Deacon Terry Edgely Evang. Freda Morrison First Lady Emelda Tolbert Pastor Nathan Miller District Elder Chris Collier Up to $99 Bro. Sam Brisco Deacon Byron Pierce Sis. Barbara Bush Frances Lowery Jarcois Horton Myra Robinson Rachelle Jones Sis. Ressie Taylor Omar Faithful Blaine & Angela Clark Dianna Wilson Marie Frederick Marquis Young Pastor Nathan Knox *Newly acknowledged donors! 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)

Grants ! Financial Stability ● Ministry Management ● Emotional Wellness ● Community Leadership The purpose of the pastor grant fund (Ministerial Excellence Fund) is to offer financial relief directly to PAW pastors. Grants from this fund have been designed as an incentive for learning – meaning PAW pastors can only access these grant funds after they've completed the Comprehensive Learning Series . Making grants available for pastor's personal debt, along with providing financial education was a requirement of our funder. Note: Grants are not guaranteed and subject to funds being available. Pastor Grant Fund "Ministerial Excellence Fund" Grants for PAW Pastors Mark as Starred Mark as Starred Mark as Starred Mark as Starred Mark as Starred Mark as Starred Offers financial relief directly to pastors via grants Must be a pastor credentialed by and in good standing with PAW Grant eligible after completion of required learning Grant awards amounts will vary per pastor, Funds will be distributed directly to creditors (not pastors to avoid tax consequences) Use limited to personal debt relief and hardships *Note: In some cases grants may be applied to personal debt related to church building operations, but may be subject to additional approval. At this time only US pastors are eligible for the grants and mini scholarships. *Bonus: there will be additional consideration given to applications that demonstrate a pastor involved their spouse and/or church administrator. Debt Relief Credit cards. Mortgage. Rent. Home repair. Car repair. Medical bills. College expenses. Hardships Housing assistance. Disaster assistance. Sudden illness. Relocation costs. Process Application ● Review ● Disbursement Grant applications will not available until late May 2026 for eligible PAW pastors. Invited to apply for grants through an online application, after learning requirement is met Substantiate need/debt with documentation Letter of support from congregation required Applications will be scored against a rubric used by a Grant Review Committee Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed throughout the year Once a grant is approved PAW will directly pay creditors on pastor's behalf * At this time only PAW pastors in the United States are eligible for the grants, scholarships, and coaching benefits (as directed by the funder). Grant Matching Every dollar we raise for the pastor grants fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Lilly Endowment (up to $600,000). Our goal is to maximize the match so we can bless as many PAW pastors in need as possible! If you're interested in helping us reach our goal, please consider contributing to the Ministerial Excellence Fund. Visit Donate. Please help us spread the word by sharing the following link: https://leadwellpaw.org/donate#donate

Council Boot Camps Financial Stability ● Ministry Management ● Emotional Wellness ● Community Leadership Register for a FREE Boot Camp for the pastors of your council! Healthy pastors produce healthy churches and healthy churches Many pastors today are overwhelmed by financial pressure, emotional fatigue, administrative overload, and community expectations. Lead Well was designed to address these issues from research gathered directly from PAW pastors. And every instructor is an affiliate of the PAW and an expert in their field. strengthen councils! Purpose of Boot Camp Trainings Through Boot Camps, Lead Well 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. Focus Areas We spend one hour on each topic 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 $300 scholarship for each pastor upon completion (to purchase a tool in the focus areas) Live Q & A with instructors Practical tools pastors can implement immediately All registration and facilitation handled by the Lead Well team *Note: Funds available until exhausted; scholarship spending limited to focus areas Choose Format Pick the format that best fits your Council's rhythm Option 1 Weekly Virtual Cohort Format 4 consecutive weekly sessions, one hour each (ex. each Wednesday evening for a month) Option 2 Intensive Virtual Format 4 consecutive evenings (ex. Monday through Thursday, one hour each day) or one day (ex. Saturday for a 5-hour block) Option 3 One Day Summit Onsite Format One day in-person fellowship (ex. Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm) Note: Limited based on feasibility of travel. Costs for presenters’ travel/accommodations must be shared. Register Here Registration: Council Boot Camp We are a U.S.-based Council * Council/Diocese* Name of Diocesan Bishop* Contact Person's Title* Contact First Name* Contact Last Name* Contact Email* Contact Phone* Will this contact person also be the Lead Well team's point of contact for promotions and logistics? Yes No Which Boot Camp format are you interested in?* Option 1 — Weekly Virtual Cohort Format: 4 consecutive weekly sessions, one hour each (ex. each Wednesday evening for a month) Option 2 — Intensive Virtual Format: 4 consecutive evenings (ex. Monday through Thursday, one hour each day) or one day (ex. Saturday for a 5-hour block) Option 3 — One Day Summit Onsite Format: One day in-person fellowship (ex. Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm), includes 4 learning modules and guided discussion (Note: Limited based on feasibility of travel. Costs for presenters’ travel/accommodations must be shared). Please share the dates and times you would like to host a Boot Camp. If your preferred time is not available, what would be your second choice? Briefly share how you hope this Boot Camp will help your pastors. Comments/Questions? How'd you hear about Lead Well? I acknowledge, understand, and agree with the statement below. * You are signing up your Council up for a Lead Well learning program, a grant-funded opportunity made possible at no cost to your Council by the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (PAW). The Lead Well team will handle registration and facilitation of the program, however, you/your Council agree to promote the program and recruit pastors to enroll. Lead Well can provide a flyer for use in promoting your event. Your Council (or individual pastors) will be responsible for the tech equipment (computer or phone) and internet access needed to participate in online learning and/or travel/lodging fees associated with onsite sessions. Lead Well does not offer reimbursements for these expenses. Once your pastors have completed all the lessons in a Lead Well Boot Camp (online or onsite), they will immediately be eligible to receive a scholarship up to $300. These funds can only be used to buy a tool (software, books, consultant, etc.) specifically related to any of the focus areas (personal finances, emotional wellness, managing ministry, or community leadership). Limited to funds available and PAW pastors in the USA (per the funder's instruction). Pastors will not directly receive the funds (the PAW will directly make scholarship purchases on their behalf). If you have chosen the in-person format (option 3), confirmation is subject to the negotiation of shared expenses that are associated with the travel/accommodation costs for the instructors. **Your confirmation will appear at the BOTTOM of the form after hitting submit** Submit

Program Design Financial Stability ● Ministry Management ● Emotional Wellness ● Community Leadership Here's an overview of Lead Well 's design strategies and some brief background information on the concerns that shaped them. Note: This is background information. You're encouraged to visit Overview to better understand the final program design. The Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (PAW) is a membership organization that exists to equip and deploy people and resources to preach, teach, and reach the least and the lost, so that Christ may be preeminent in every life. To be effective in our purpose, we must improve how we nurture our member pastors’ abilities to navigate their own economic pressures and those of the congregations and communities they serve. The research we conducted not only confirmed some of the anticipated issues around the lack of knowledge and skills related to finances and business operations, but it also uncovered new areas of concern, particularly in the interrelation of financial pressures and mental health, along with the ability to meet the growing basic needs of urban communities, especially post-pandemic. While expressed differently, there were four socio-economic capacities that repeatedly emerged as most critical to strengthening our pastors. We heard loudly that if we want PAW pastors to thrive in 21st century ministry then we must focus supports that ensure they are: Background We believe the best way to encourage our pastors’ growth and development in achieving these traits is by delivering direct, scaffolded supports that increase their basic knowledge; provide them with a wide range of high-quality resources, tools, and opportunities to improve their practice; and offer them financial assistance, which we will do through a new debt relief fund (the Ministerial Excellence Fund). Additionally, we must work to improve how our organization serves pastors and holds them accountable, so we need to build the knowledge and capacity of those who surround them in ministry Financially stable (personally), Effective managers of ministry operations (financially and administratively), Emotionally well, and Leaders who are instrumental in meeting the economic needs of their communities. (e.g., congregation leaders and members, pastors’ spouses, peer pastors, organizational superiors) and undergo an effort that improves the policies and practices that affect their success. The research also highlighted that we must make our focus intentional in our system of pastoral support. “Nurturing” pastors means we should be caring, encouraging, and protecting them as we work to grow and develop their ability to stabilize their personal finances, effectively operate their ministries, acknowledge and prioritize their emotional wellbeing, and genuinely lead within the communities they serve. Key Concerns Personal Finances Our funder asked us to think of the challenges of the dual role of pastors - publicly the church’s top (financial) leader and also (financial) leader of a private household. While some pastors have the means to hire a professional service or staff, and some appoint someone from the congregation to help manage church finances, that doesn’t usually offer relief from the private stressors that come with navigating the issues with their own personal debt and sometimes poor credit. We heard our pastors feel pressure, criticized, and judged by others when their personal finances are not in order. A universal and widely known truth was highlighted in our learning process: money matters are private. That silence is a real problem among struggling clergy. We heard spiritual leaders aren't very comfortable sharing about their own circumstances or asking for help when it comes to their own financial and administrative affairs. Sometimes it's rooted in shame, intimidation, lack of knowledge, or pride. Some don't know what or who to ask and others don't like or want to ask. There are also those who believe that asking for help is just theologically wrong and in some way it diminishes their faith. Managing Churches In the research we heard that recovering from the pandemic has been significant. It's pushed some to innovate, especially with technology integration, but too many feel stuck and need help pivoting if their churches are going to survive. Many were already being negatively impacted by a lack of financial resources - due to a small church congregation, the socio-economic status of their membership, stewardship and tithing issues, and/or the pastor's inability to obtain other resources. The effects of the pandemic in many cases have accelerated the prior trends of declining attendance, aging membership, and the increasing social and economic needs of community - not to mention inflation. As pastors feel pressure, so do their congregations! A large number of pastors admit they lack the acumen to effectively manage church budgets or identify and implement fundraising strategies beyond raising offerings; so they pressure congregations to give....more. We believe most of our pastors serve (and carry) small, predominately Black churches with less than 50 members, who are in a low- to moderate-income bracket. It's important to note that although wealth gap research says Black households have less wealth, it also says Black givers actually outgive other ethnic groups, contributing a greater percent of their income to charitable entities (meaning that the Black church is already the largest recipient of their charity). As we listened, we were forced to really examine the context of our leaders and the communities in which they pastor. For the majority of our membership, economics has always been contextualized through a race lens, even if not explicitly spoken. It's well documented that the economic impact of systematic racism in this country has crippled Black clergy and their congregations – and this wicked legacy lives on today. Rarely are racial economic disparities and the impact on the Black church deeply discussed or addressed. But national research says Black clergy salaries average two-thirds that of White clergy. Black clergy are less likely to receive retirement or health benefits and almost half of Black clergy are bi-vocational. The stark reality is many of our pastors are financially dependent on our country’s most financially at-risk populations, who are doing their best to sustain ministries. Emotional Wellness Fiscal and administrative competencies are critical, but the effectiveness of a pastor's ministry is also intrinsically linked to their overall wellbeing. Prioritizing wellbeing ensures pastors can effectively fulfill their roles, which contributes to the overall quality of their ministry. We believe addressing the mental and emotional health aspects of ministry management is essential in 21st century ministry (see more at Research). To address the emotional challenges inherent in pastoral duties, this program incorporates an emotional wellness track to help leaders identify the psychological and administrative sources of their stress and how to plan a healthy path forward. It was also noted that the pandemic has affected how we relate to one another, with people feeling more intense and stressed - which the initiative will also seek to deliver tools to help mitigate. Community Leadership The inherent inequality in Black communities is beyond the control of our pastors today. Yet there's an expectation that Black clergy have a responsibility to help address the material lack of their neighbors and lift them out of their economic plight. Think tank members felt the impact of the pandemic and the rise of social justice movements have caused a renewed focus on Black churches in urban centers as mini social and economic institutions. It's a significant aspect of financial wholeness for congregations and the communities in which they belong. Essential to our pastors’ success here will be knowing how to leverage local grants, partnerships and politics to help alleviate the extra strain the churches and their members feel as they try to meet the emerging needs of the communities they serve. Equipping pastors with skills and tools to enhance their community outreach will help to amplify the social impact of their ministries – and attract more help to share the load, whether it be more funding, volunteers, and/or advocates who have access to resources. Building the Capacity of Others There was a strong consensus that it's going to take the mobilization of our entire network to shift the culture and mindsets that reinforce the detrimental practices and quiet suffering endured by too many of our spiritual leaders. So, while the majority of resources of this effort are allocated towards directly supporting pastors, we're making an attempt to influence, teach, and activate lateral influences (spouses and peer pastors), subordinates (congregational leaders and members), and organizational superiors (diocesan and national leadership). According to research, the fastest way to create a cultural shift and to sustain change is to employ the principles of community organizing, where people come together and organize to change the conditions that affect them. Here we also hope that as we increase the awareness of those surrounding the pastor, not only will they play a major role in helping pastors to be more successful, but they too will be motivated to improve their own personal finances, emotional health, and commitment to serving their neighbors. Also, early in our planning process, the importance of leveraging our own talent was emphasized because some PAW pastors and leaders are further along on the continuum of achieving success in finances and organizational management. We were charged with making sure we actively recruit from among the membership before soliciting outside support., recognizing our own hold an unique perspective to reach their peers. Systems This effort will not only catalyze our efforts to strengthen our members in support of pastors, but it will effect our systems as well. We expect this effort will transform how we serve our pastors, yielding an unprecedented focus on data (its collection, analysis, use in decision making, strategy, and marketing), setting better expectations, and improving accountability with refreshed policies, processes, protocols, and plans.

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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 .

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.

Planning & Design Process Financial Stability ● Ministry Management ● Emotional Wellness ● Community Leadership Vision : The Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (PAW) is a membership organization that exists to equip and deploy people and resources to preach, teach, and reach the least and the lost, so that Christ may be preeminent in every life. To be effective in that purpose, PAW leadership sought a more comprehensive strategy to expand support for pastors to grow their economic knowledge and foundational operational practices. In November 2023, First Assistant Presiding Bishop Mark Tolbert secured a $50,000 planning grant from Lilly Endowment, a private foundation that has a special interest in supporting efforts to reduce or alleviate some of the financial pressures that impair the abilities of pastors to lead congregations effectively (through their National Initiative to Address Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders or "ECFPL"). The grant perimeters were aligned to PAW's own interest in nurturing its member pastors’ abilities to navigate their economic pressures. Opportunity : Concept Planning : In December 2023, Bishop Tolbert convened a think tank with 12 diverse participants from around the country. With the support of Presiding Bishop Theodore Brooks, he charged the group with designing a program that could address the economic challenges faced by pastors, their families, and their congregations – and that would meet the requirements of Lilly's ECFPL implementation grant. For two days, across six working sessions, think tank participants discussed problems, needs, challenges, trends, and potential opportunities and solutions. A facilitator charged the group to drill down on key priorities and identify elements that would ideally comprise the program. After numerous follow-up meetings with the think tank, the program design, entitled "Lead Well," was finalized in February 2024. A grantwriter prepared a draft application for discussion and then finalized and submitted the application in March 2024. In July 2024, Lilly Endowment gifted the PAW a $1.25 million grant to implement the proposal over the next 2 years (through July 2026). The final result of this process is explained in Overview . Final Proposal : More on the planning and design process can be found in Program Design , Research & Evaluation , and Advisory Board (formerly the Think Tank).

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 if you're considering becoming a provider but would like guidance before creating a profile. 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. List Your Offering Here! Provider Profile First name* Last name* Company name* Email* Phone* Address* Website or social media handles For your profile image please upload your company logo, personal photo, or up to 30 second video * Upload image Are you a* current member of the PAW former member of the PAW not specifically affiliated with the PAW Services & Products Only add one item per submission (limit 4 free service and/or product listings) This is a* New listing Updated listing This is a* Service Product Information Event Focus area alignment* Financial stability Emotional wellness Ministry management Community leadership Best match for* Boot Camp scholarship spending ($300 & under) Personalized benefit with the Comprehensive Learning Series General Resource Hub listing Type of support* Personalized, one-on-one (coach, mentor, therapist, counselor) Consultant, professional services provider (bookkeeping, technology, legal, fundraising) Pre-recorded video content (online courses) Digital books, workbooks, manuals Software (bookkeeping, member management, marketing, legal) Hard copy books, workbooks, manuals Information, documents Conference, workshop, seminar Restful, restoration activity Other Name of Service/Product/Event* Briefly describe* Describe what type of support pastors can expect. Include how many, how much, how long. You're encouraged to write in a promotional tone since this resource will appear along side others for consideration. Cost $* If you have discounted this service or product for the Lead Well program, please share the original value. Original Cost $* Instructions* Include where pastors can find more information and/or how they can purchase or take advantage of your services/products (phone, email, direct links to website and/or social media handles). File upload Upload File If you're sharing a document or other media-based resource, upload it here. REFERENCES: Please share 2 references who can speak to the quality of your work. Be sure to include their name, email, phone, and a sentence on how they know about your work. Reference #1* Reference #2* Questions or comments? Terms & Conditions This information is correct to your knowledge. You give consent for all the information that you have submitted to be made public (excluding references). You may modify and/or update this information after it has been published; if you want your profile completely removed you can notify the Lead Well team in writing. The Lead Well team reserves the right to edit, remove, reject, and/or terminate the publishing of any of the services/supports that appear on PAW's Lead Well platforms. You understand and will comply with Lead Well's funder requirement that PAW pastors only use Lead Well program funds for the purchase of tools, services, and supports that specifically help them improve in the Lead Well priority areas (personal finances, emotional wellness, managing ministry, and/or community leadership). Up to four of your services/products are being listed at no cost; however, should you profit from the listing you understand that you are being asked to consider making a donation to the grant fund (where your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar to support PAW pastors who have a need). You understand that the PAW will only pay for services/products on behalf of eligible PAW pastors who have completed a Lead Well learning program. Boot Camp completers earn a scholarship for up to $300* to purchase related services/products and completers of the Comprehensive Learning Series can contract with a personal coach or other professional; those services cannot exceed $500* for any reason. *While funds last* The PAW will directly pay service providers but pastors are responsible for making their own arrangements with providers. Pastors can only make a one-time request for services/products within 6 months of the completion of their cohort. Individual pastors may request additional services/supports but it will be at their own personal expense. Listing with Lead Well does not guarantee the purchase or use of your services/products. 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