Pastors can now earn a grant for personal debt when they complete the new Comprehensive Learning Series Register now for a 2026 Boot Camp ! List your services, products, resources for free ! See the PAW's newest Lead Well Learners ! 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. register front PAW pastors can now earn grants for personal debt! The first Comprehensive Learning Series starts March 30th! When you complete this 8-session learning series you become eligible for a grant to be used to pay down personal debt and access to a personal coach/mentor to help them improve their practice in the four Lead Well priority areas. Join the next online Boot Camp ! Register now for either the June or August class! You’ll get a brief one-hour introduction to each of the focus areas over four weeks and earn $300 to support your continued learning! Congratulations to the newest Lead Well learners ! The Lead Well team applauds these PAW leaders and their desire to learn more about being equipped to minister in the 21st century! Cohort 3: Online Boot Camp | Nov. 2025 Suffragan Bishop Henry L. Bolden II Pentecostal Church Peoria, IL Pastor Commernitta Bradby Living Witness Church of Praise Milwaukee, WI Pastor Milton "Marty" Martin Jr. Door Of Hope Christian Church San Diego, CA District Elder Lee Patterson City of Refuge Christian Church Detroit, MI District Elder Anthony Pettiford House of Prayer To All Nations East St. Louis, IL Cohort 2: New Orleans | July 2025 District Elder Freda Blair Christ Temple Apostolic Church Winchester, KY Pastor Norman Holman Faith Temple Ministries Monroe, MI Pastor Melanie Hunter Fountain of Life Ministries Louisville, KY Pastor LaDarian McGee Praise City Church Longview, TX Lady Barbara Miller Beulah Temple Apostolic Church Valdosta, GA Evangelist Doretha Moody Grace Apostolic Church East Orange, NJ Lady Doris Moore Pastor Shelia Sapp Living Hope Apostolic Ministries San Jose, CA Assistant Pastor Anthony Thomas True Vision Apostolic Church Long Beach, CA Pastor Levi Turner Calvary's Hill Church Bluefield, VA Suffragan Bishop George Twilley Faith, Hope & Charity Ministries Springdale, MD Suffragan Bishop Lawyer Watson Jr. Life With Jesus Ministries Spartanburg, SC Lady Sakina Ballenger See all Lead Well learners here! Special thanks! We're grateful to the Lead Well instructors for sharing their wisdom and the support team who helped to make it happen! Bro. Craig & Sis. Regina Fowler, St. Louis, MO - Financial Stability Dr. Rayvann Key II, Philadelphia, PA - Emotional Wellness Dr. Karen Douglass, Chicago, IL - Emotional Wellness Bishop Brian Hamilton, Piqua, OH - Ministry Management Sis. Billie Washington-Malcolm, Baltimore, MD - Community Leadership Evang. Freda Morrison, Philadelphia, PA - Program Coordination Sis. Cecelia Green, Troy, OH - Online Learning Coordination List your services & products with Lead Well! 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 Lead Well's focus areas (personal financial stability , emotional wellness , ministry management , or community leadership ), then consider listing your services and/or products for free in our Resource Hub for PAW pastors! Learn how to list here ! May God bless you for blessing our pastors! We've got a ways to go to reach our goal, but now we can launch the Comprehensive Learning Series - the program that makes pastors eligible for personal debt relief grants! The telethon is over but we're still raising funds to support our pastor grant fund ! Funds are matched dollar for dollar! Thank you for your generous gifts during our first telethon ! Let's talk about it! National Conversations in 2026 We want to talk about the challenges pastors are navigating today with their personal finances, managing their churches, leading their communities, and emotionally trying to balance the pressure of it all! If there's a particular topic related to these areas that you think we should talk about, let us know ! Bishop Brooks : A New Day with Lead Well! Poll : Share your thoughts on the economic challenges of ministry! PASTORS Others new learners home service provider front telethon front Instructors National Chat Ideas

Register for Classes Click here to see the complete learning schedule . Register Here ! Registration: Lead Well Classes I am a PAW pastor (United States only) * Title* First name* Last name* Email* Phone* Name of church* Council/Diocese* City* State* How many years have you been pastoring?* Which classes would you like to attend?* Comprehensive Learning Series: March 30 – May 18, 2026 Boot Camp Online/Virtual: June 8 – 29, 2026 Boot Camp Online/Virtual: Aug. 8 – 31, 2026 Comprehensive Learning Series: Sept. 14 – Nov. 2, 2026 Boot Camp Onsite/In-Person: Summer Convention Indianapolis 2027 Wait list me for a 2027 Boot Camp Wait list me for a 2027 Comprehensive Learning Series If your first choice is not available, what would be your second choice? Comprehensive Learning Series: March 30 – May 18, 2026 Boot Camp Online/Virtual: June 8 – 29, 2026 Boot Camp Online/Virtual: Aug. 8 – 31, 2026 Comprehensive Learning Series: Sept. 14 – Nov. 2, 2026 Boot Camp Onsite/In-Person: Summer Convention Indianapolis 2027 Wait list me for a 2027 Boot Camp Wait list me for a 2027 Comprehensive Learning Series What lesson(s) are you most looking forward to? My personal financial stability My emotional wellness Managing my church operations My leadership in my community Other Do you have any special needs or accommodations that we should know about? Comments/Questions? How'd you hear about Lead Well? I acknowledge, understand, and agree with the statement below. * You have signed up for a Lead Well learning program, a grant-funded opportunity made possible at no cost to you by the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (PAW). However, you are 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. Space is limited but the Lead Well team will do their best to accommodate your request(s). You may be asked to share personal/sensitive information but it will be held in strict confidence and not shared outside of the program. Personally identifiable information will not be shared without your consent. Once you have completed all the lessons in a Lead Well Boot Camp (online or onsite), you will immediately be eligible to receive a scholarship up to $300. These funds can only be used to buy a tool of your choice (software, books, consultant, etc.), specifically related to any of the focus areas (personal finances, emotional wellness, managing ministry, or community leadership). Once you have completed the Comprehensive Learning Series - a separate, more intensive learning program - you will become eligible for the personal debt grant (amount TBD) and personalized coach benefits ($500 max). Limited to funds available and PAW pastors in the USA (per the funder's instruction). You will not directly receive the funds (the PAW will directly pay debtors and make scholarship purchases on your behalf). **Your confirmation will appear at the BOTTOM of the form after hitting submit** Submit

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 Team Financial Stability ● Ministry Management ● Emotional Wellness ● Community Leadership Program Team Structure Ultimate accountability for the Lead Well initiative and grant award is that of the PAW's executive board, while financial authority belongs to the grantor, Lilly Endowment and its ECFPL staff. Lead Well 's advisory board serves in an advisory capacity offering to champion the work, share their expertise, and give strategic direction in the implementation of the initiative. However, a core program team is tasked with the daily duties associated with successfully executing Lead Well . Lead Well 's Executive Director, PAW First Assistant Presiding Bishop Mark Tolbert, is supported by a Program Director (profiles below). He's responsible for overseeing all aspects of the program’s implementation and success, including fundraising, and keeping PAW’s governing board abreast. Initial plans also include identifying team leaders for key areas that will work with the Program Director and also convene working groups. The majority of the grant budget is allocated to grants that directly support PAW pastors in need, therefore the Program Director is the only paid staff. We'll rely on volunteers and may provide small stipends when the volume of work or expertise required to execute is beyond what can be expected of the Program Director and/or volunteers. However, there are stipends allocated for those who are participating in the program's learning content as instructor, coach, and/or service provider. Finally, a Grants Review/Selection Committee of diverse individuals will be assembled to serve as part of the team that reviews pastoral grant applications and makes recommendations for approval. Learn more about the core team below. Program Team Profiles Executive Director First Assistant Presiding Bishop, PAW Bishop Mark Tolbert Bishop Mark Tolbert is the brainchild of the Lead Well partnership with Lilly Endowment and the visionary who sees this work as essential to PAW’s mission and relevance in 21st century ministry. His fundraising capabilities, reputation, and enthusiasm are evident not only in the amount of money he has raised for the PAW but also as an entrepreneur and community leader in his hometown Kansas City, Missouri. Having served as a high-ranking member of the PAW’s board for nearly 30 years, he is critical to the program’s success. He will continue to oversee its implementation, serving as liaison to PAW’s governing board, supervising program staff, managing Lead Well’s Advisory Board, leading fundraising efforts, and all matters related to grant distribution through the the Ministerial Excellence Fund (MEF). He is currently the First Assistant Presiding Bishop of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World and also serves as Diocesan Bishop of the Heart of America Council of Churches. Previously he served as Diocesan Bishop of the Canada District Council and became Senior Pastor of Victorious Life Church over 35 years ago. Bishop Tolbert is the founder and board chairman of Lee A. Tolbert Charter School; vice president of the Board of Police Commissioners (Kansas City, MO); president of Sparrow Community Development Corporation; and former president of the Concerned Clergy Coalition of Greater Kansas City, among many other endeavors. He attended Penn Valley Community College and received his DD from Western Baptist Bible College. More at Advisory Board. Program Director Sister Billie Washington-Malcolm Sis. Billie facilitated the program design and grantwriting processes and will continue to support Lead Well as its Program Director. Along with the Executive Director, she will lead the initiative’s strategy in all major bodies of work including operations, programming, grant accountability (e.g., reporting, grant management, evaluation), leading volunteers, supporting the integration of Lead Well seamlessly within PAW culture, and setting and maintaining the initiative’s exciting culture. She is known as a strategist who specializes in establishing and maintaining favorable public perceptions, influencing stakeholders to take action, and securing resources – and over a 30-year career she has done it across multiple sectors (corporate, government, nonprofit, small business consulting, and philanthropy). Recently, she worked as a program officer at a foundation where she distributed millions of dollars on behalf of donors to hundreds of nonprofits for nearly 8 years. Her expertise led to unprecedented grantmaking to small and/or Black-led organizations. During her corporate marketing career, she managed multi-million dollar business accounts but also consulted for churches and small businesses. She co-founded and operated a church and within the PAW she served as IPYPU Director of Communications and State Young People's President for the Pacific Northwest District Council. Sis. Billie is very active in the Baltimore community, serving on numerous boards and assisting community leaders however she can. She received a BA degree in Communications/Public Relations from the University of Washington (Seattle). More at Advisory Board. Ministerial Excellence Fund Lead Suffragan Bishop Jon Slaughter Suffragan Bishop Slaughter was a key member of the think tank, bringing his knowledge of PAW's financial systems along with his professional career experience. As Director of Treasury Operations for the PAW, he oversees and manages financial activities including cash management, liquidity planning, risk assessment, and investment strategies to optimize the organization's financial position and ensure regulatory compliance. Professionally, he has a successful track record of profitable sales, finance, and process management experience. Currently, he is the department leader in the operations division of Michigan's Office of Retirement Services where he is responsible for planning and directing a complex retirement program covering 400,000 active employees with pension payments totaling over $1.5 billion annually. Previously, he served as a financial analyst in the automotive-manufacturing sector where he developed the annual profit plan and quarterly forecast review to meet financial goals of executive management. As MEF Lead for Lead Well, he will serve as a key liaison for the activities related to the establishing, managing and monitoring of the Ministerial Excellence Fund grant fund and any other related activities. Having a champion who is both deeply knowledgeable of Lead Well and the financial infrastructure of PAW is critical to the success of the program, especially when it comes to protecting funds and expediting grant payments. He earned a Master of Business Administration degree and has been pastoring for over 16 years. More at Advisory Board. Program Lead Evangelist Freda Morrison As a member of the original think tank, Evang. Freda Morrison brought deep insights and innovative ideas to the discussions that shaped the direction of Lead Well. She's been working to address the growing needs of pastors within the PAW through her work as co-director of the Pastors’ Empowerment Network ("P.E.N.," formerly known as the "Pastor's Track") and will continue to serve Lead Well as an advisory board member and Program Lead. In her role as Program Lead, she will help to develop, implement, and lead all programmatic aspects of the initiative, ensuring a high-quality program delivery for pastors and other participants. While she's been focused on pastor empowerment of late, Evang. Freda is mostly known for making history as the first female to be elected president of the PAW's young people's department (IPYPU). Preceding this accomplishment, she prolifically served in elected and appointed roles both in the IPYPU and within the Greater Pennsylvania State Council. Additionally, she is an accomplished musician and singer and has traveled the world evangelizing diverse communities. Evang. Freda has over 15 years of project management experience within the religious sector and over 20 years providing care management services within the healthcare insurance industry. She is an active member of the church her mother, Suffragan Bishop Brenda Cuthbertson, pastors. Currently she is completing a Business Administration degree and Project Management certificate. More at Advisory Board. Pastoral Learning Lead (Finances) Sister Regina Fowler Sis. Regina is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 40 years of experience in accounting, finance, and business. Now retired, she serves as a personal financial counselor, facilitator, and coach in various capacities. She has an extensive history of helping churches and nonprofit organizations succeed in the areas of financial literacy, financial and administrative system support, and financial consulting. God has blessed her with a keen understanding of finances that she will use to shape the work of Lead Well, serving as a pastoral learning lead for the Financial Stability module and portions of the Ministry Management module. Not only is she the author of "Simply Grateful: Testimonies of God’s Blessings and Intervention" and founder of the nonprofit, C-HOPE (Christians Helping Others with Professional Expertise), she is a Dave Ramsey certified personal financial counselor and coach and taught accounting as an adjunct instructor for two universities. She is an established presenter within the PAW but first served as the assistant treasurer and treasurer of the Midwestern District Council, as well as young people's president. For over 20 years, she also humbly served as accountant for her father’s church in St. Louis, Missouri. Sis. Regina currently worships at Greater Pentecostal Church of God in St. Louis. Her professional career spans from auditor at Ernst and Young to chief financial officer for a multi-municipal commission. She earned a MBA with an emphasis in Human Resources and Accounting. Pastoral Learning Lead (Emotional Wellness) Dr. Rayvann Kee II, PSY.D, MBA Dr. Rayvann Kee II, a licensed clinical psychologist known as the “Change Coach,” he has built a thriving private practice in Philadelphia, PA, but more importantly he is building a wellness movement that focuses on the integration of faith, mental health, public health, and leadership. Through 1:1 therapy and/or coaching, motivational speaking, community work, business consultation, and entrepreneurial endeavors, he uses mental health as the foundation that empowers people to “achieve, produce, and become.” He is the CEO of Kee Elements, founder of the Kee 2 Wellness Movement, and owner and principal psychologist of EmpowerMeant Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting, LLC. He has worked for large medical institutions and federally qualified health centers as a primary care psychologist and behavioral health consultant. Additionally, he has served on several boards that advocate health and wellness and as a presenter for local and international conferences. He co-founded a wellness program for inner city youth, founded a nonprofit organization for young urban Black and Brown males, has been director of evangelism for his church’s youth department, and serves with the PAW’s Committee on Health Education & Wellness. His training not only includes clinical work in the mental health arena, but also executive assessment and coaching, organizational development, and change management – which has made him a popular choice among pastors who need support. Dr. Kee has earned multiple degrees, including a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a focus on organizational psychology and a Master of Business Administration with a focus on leadership. Online Learning Lead Sis. Cecelia Green Sis. Cecelia is a retired professional with a rich and varied career, which has spanned multiple decades in the field of education and professional development. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to fostering growth and innovation, both in organizational settings and academic environments. Before retiring, she was the Senior Manager of Professional Development at Quality Matters and the Director of Distance Learning at Edison Community College. Her education includes an M. Ed. in Instructional Design from Jones International University and a B.S. in Management Information Systems from Franklin University. She is a member of Transformed Life Church in Piqua, Ohio, led by Bishop Brian Hamilton.

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

Donate ! Financial Stability ● Ministry Management ● Emotional Wellness ● Community Leadership Thank you for considering a gift to Lead Well's pastor grant fund ! Payment Methods There are multiple ways to give! Cashapp Note: Lead Well Givelify Note: Lead Well https://giv.li/e8z0px Credit Cards, PayPal, Checks Use form below No gift is too small, especially since y our gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar by our funder! That means when you give $5 it instantly becomes $10 - and every dime goes directly to support the needs of individual pastors (the program nor the PAW will take out any fees). Fundraising matching dollars is a requirement of the Lead Well grant, so o ur goal is to maximize this match so that we may bless as many PAW pastors in need as possible! Visit our FAQ to get answers to common questions about why we're fundraising and other questions about how the money will be used. We'll share updates on the grant program and its impact through stories and evaluative data, so be sure to subscribe to our mailing list . To learn more about how the grants will be given to PAW pastors, visit Grants . Learn More! Please help us spread the word by sharing the link for this page: https://leadwellpaw.org/donate#donate Donate form Donate here! Ministerial Excellence Fund Frequency One time One time Monthly Monthly Yearly Yearly Amount $10 $10 $25 $25 $50 $50 $100 $100 Other Other 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate $25

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.

Learning Schedule Upcoming Sessions Boot Camps Online | Virtual These Boot Camp sessions are a fast-track option that will briefly introduce to PAW pastors the four Lead Well focus areas over four weekly virtual sessions. Approximately one-hour is devoted to each area. February-March 2026 June 2026 Monday 2/23 Lesson 1: Financial Stability Monday 3/2 Lesson 2: Emotional Wellness Monday 3/9 Lesson 3: Ministry Management Monday 3/16 Lesson 4: Community Leadership Monday 6/8 Lesson 1: Financial Stability Monday 6/15 Lesson 2: Emotional Wellness Monday 6/22 Lesson 3: Ministry Management Monday 6/29 Lesson 4: Community Leadership August 2026 Monday 8/10 Lesson 1: Financial Stability Monday 8/17 Lesson 2: Emotional Wellness Monday 8/24 Lesson 3: Ministry Management Monday 8/31 Lesson 4: Community Leadership All Lead Well classes begin at 8:30 pm (Eastern) | 5:30 pm (Pacific) Upon completion of all the lessons, PAW pastors will receive a $300 mini scholarship towards the purchase of a tool of choice related to any of the focus areas (ex. software, books, consultant). Register Now! Boot Camps Onsite | In-Person These Boot Camp sessions are a fast-track option that will briefly introduce to PAW pastors the four Lead Well focus areas likely over a two-day period . Approximately one-hour is devoted to each area. Summer Convention 2027 | Indianapolis IN Schedule TBD Comprehensive Learning Series Online | Virtual In the Comprehensive Learning Series, PAW pastors will dive into the four Lead Well focus areas over 8 sessions of virtual learning . March-May 2026 September - November 2026 Monday 3/30 Lesson 1: Financial Stability (1) Monday 4/6 Lesson 2: Financial Stability (2) Monday 4/13 Lesson 3: Emotional Wellness (1) Monday 4/20 Lesson 4: Emotional Wellness (2) Monday 4/27 Lesson 5: Ministry Management (1) Monday 5/4 Lesson 6: Ministry Management (2) Monday 5/11 Lesson 7: Community Leadership (1) Monday 5/18 Lesson 8: Community Leadership (2) Monday 9/14 Lesson 1: Financial Stability (1) Monday 9/21 Lesson 2: Financial Stability (2) Monday 9/28 Lesson 3: Emotional Wellness (1) Monday 10/5 Lesson 4: Emotional Wellness (2) Monday 10/12 Lesson 5: Ministry Management (1) Monday 10/19 Lesson 6: Ministry Management (2) Monday 10/26 Lesson 7: Community Leadership (1) Monday 11/2 Lesson 8: Community Leadership (2) All Lead Well classes begin at 8:30 pm (Eastern) | 5:30 pm (Pacific) Note: The Comprehensive Learning Series is a more intensive learning program that makes pastors eligible for the personal grant and personalized coach benefits. However, while these incentives may be enticing, consider the extensive commitment it requires before choosing this series over the Boot Camp option. Register Now!

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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).

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

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 for 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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