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Register for Classes Upcoming Sessions Online | Virtual Register Now! Boot Camps 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. Schedule March 2026: Dates to be determined May 2026: Dates to be determined September 2026: Dates to be determined 2027: Dates to be determined Mark as Starred 2nd ONLINE Boot Camp launched November 2025 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). Onsite | In-Person Register Now! Boot Camps 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. Schedule Summer Convention 2026 (Indianapolis) Summer Convention 2027 (Indianapolis) Mark as Starred 1st ONSITE Boot Camp launched July 2025 in New Orleans Comprehensive Learning Series Online | Virtual Register Now! In the Comprehensive Learning Series, PAW pastors will dive into the four Lead Well focus areas over 8 hours of virtual learning . Schedule February 2026: Dates to be determined Dates to be determined April 2026: Dates to be determined June 2026: Dates to be determined August 2026: Dates to be determined October 2026: 2027: Dates to be determined Note: The Comprehensive Learning Series - a separate, more intensive learning program - makes pastors eligible for the personal grant and personalized coach benefits. Boot Camp Form 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 Boot Camp would you like to attend?* Comprehensive Learning Series: February 2026 Boot Camp Online/Virtual Sessions: March 2026 Comprehensive Learning Series: April 2026 Boot Camp Online/Virtual Sessions: May 2026 Comprehensive Learning Series: June 2026 Boot Camp Onsite Sessions: Indianapolis Summer Convention July 2026 Comprehensive Learning Series: August 2026 Boot Camp Online/Virtual Sessions: September 2026 Comprehensive Learning Series: October 2026 Wait list me for a Boot Camp scheduled for 2027 Wait list me for a Comprehensive Learning Series scheduled for 2027 If your first choice is not available, what would be your second choice? Comprehensive Learning Series: February 2026 Boot Camp Online/Virtual Sessions: March 2026 Comprehensive Learning Series: April 2026 Boot Camp Online/Virtual Sessions: May 2026 Comprehensive Learning Series: June 2026 Boot Camp Onsite Sessions: Indianapolis Summer Convention July 2026 Comprehensive Learning Series: August 2026 Boot Camp Online/Virtual Sessions: September 2026 Comprehensive Learning Series: October 2026 Wait list me for a Boot Camp scheduled for 2027 Wait list me for a Comprehensive Learning Series scheduled for 2027 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? 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 mini-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). Limited to funds available and PAW pastors in the USA. Boot Camps do not qualify PAW pastors for the personal debt grant and personalized coach benefits ($500 max) that come at the completion of the Comprehensive Learning Series - a separate, more intensive learning program. **Your confirmation will appear at the BOTTOM of the form after hitting submit** Submit

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. LEAD WELL A program of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World 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) The telethon is over but we're still raising funds to support our pastor grant fund ! Funds are matched dollar for dollar! Donate Give now and we'll acknowledge your gift live! Questions? Visit our FAQ here! Cashapp Note: Lead Well Telethon Givelify https://giv.li/e8z0px Note: Lead Well Telethon Credit Cards, PayPal, Checks Use form below Call: 816.561.3619 Thank you for your generous gifts! May God bless you for blessing our pastors $5,000+ Bishop Mark Tolbert Bishop Charles Finnell Bishop Horace Smith $1,000 - $4,999 Bishop Alphonso Madden Bro. Craig & Sis. Regina Fowler Sis. Billie Washington-Malcolm Kevin Adell, President of The Word Network Bishop Michael Bender Bishop George Bloomer $500 - $999 SB Gentry Richardson Bishop Thomas Davis Bishop Maxie Dobson SB Tommie Hughes Min. Kevin Fulks (Mr. Keith's Kettlecorn) Bishop James Gaiters Bishop Brian Hamilton Bishop Sam Moore SB Michael Butler $100 - $499 Dr. Karen Douglass Min. Carlotta King Deacon Terry Edgely Evang. Freda Morrison First Lady Emelda Tolbert Up to $99 Bro. Sam Brisco Deacon Byron Pierce Sis. Barbara Bush Sis. Ressie Taylor Congratulations to the 2nd cohort of Lead Well learners ! This is the first group of PAW leaders who completed Lead Well's second Boot Camp while at the New Orleans convention in July! The Lead Well team applauds their desire to learn more about being equipped to minister in the 21st century! 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 of Christ East Orange, NJ 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 Cohort 1 happen! Bro. Craig & Sis. Regina Fowler, St. Louis, MO - Financial Stability 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 ! Comprehensive Learning Series is coming soon! Go deeper! Learn more, earn more! PAW pastors who complete this 8-hour learning series will be eligible for a grant to be used to pay down personal debt and access to a personal coach to help them improve their practice in the four Lead Well priority areas. National Conversations in 2026 Let's talk about it! 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

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

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).

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! Do You Provide Services or Resources? Want to help PAW pastors develop and grow? We're currently seeking service providers and resources that will help PAW pastors continue to learn , practice , and improve their proficiency and skills after they've completed a Lead Well training. If you're an expert in one of Lead Well's focus areas (personal financial stability , emotional wellness , ministry management , or community leadership ), then consider listing your services and/or products in our Resource Hub for PAW pastors! We'll list up to four of your offerings at no-cost , but we're asking you to pray about donating to Lead Well's pastor grant fund if you profit through your participation in our program. Your gift will be used to help PAW pastors who have a need - and anything you give will be doubled with a dollar-to-dollar match from our funder. Lead Well has allocated some funding to support eligible PAW pastors who would like to continue learning after they've completed a Boot Camp or the Comprehensive Learning Series. That means some pastors will have $300 - $500 ready to spend on listings in the Resource Hub. We're also seeking free and affordable service providers and products to list in our Resource Hub so that our pastors always have high-quality options at their fingertips. Boot Camp Scholarship PAW pastors can use it to purchase your offerings PAW pastors who complete all four modules of a Lead Well Boot Camp, whether online or in-person, become eligible for a mini scholarship for up to $300 worth of services or items related to any/all of the focus areas. To attract these pastors, submit introductory services or lower budgeted items to be considered for purchase. S cholarship funds are available until exhausted and will not exceed $300 for any reason. Personalized Support Benefit PAW pastors can hire you to help them PAW pastors who complete the Comprehensive Learning Series will be eligible to receive personalized follow-up support services. This short-term benefit is designed to help pastors apply what they have learned with hands-on guidance from an expert who could be, but not limited to, a debt counselor, personal coach/mentor, financial planner, accountant, technology expert, mental health therapist, fundraiser, attorney, organizational management consultant, etc. Service providers will receive a stipend for services rendered but it will not exceed $500 for any reason. Resource Hub Listing PAW pastors can select and promote your offerings The Resource Hub is a high-quality, robust, and well-organized collection of online references, tools, software, templates, worksheets, books, tips, articles, blogs, podcasts, service providers, speakers, professional service providers and other recommendations that support the ongoing learning and efficiency of PAW pastors in the four competencies . While pastors who complete a Lead Well learning may direct the PAW to use their scholarship or personalized benefit to purchase from the Resource Hub on their behalf, it's designed to be a guide for all pastors and one we plan to regularly promote. Lead Well's Pastor Competencies/Focus Areas: personal financial stability emotional wellness ministry management community leadership Examples Items include but are not limited to the following examples: Personal financial stability – additional learning opportunities for financial literacy concepts, coaching/mentoring services, debt counselor, financial planning consult, budgeting software, books, etc. (note: these funds cannot be used toward personal debt or as retirement fund contributions) Emotional wellness – additional learning opportunities for emotional wellness concepts, coaching/mentoring services, therapy, books, workshops, activities that support a personal restful/restoring activity (retreat), etc. Ministry/church management – additional learning opportunities for financial and legal concepts, coaching/mentoring services, legal services, organizational management consultant, technology expert and/or tools, money or member management software, books, etc. Community leadership – additional learning opportunities about fundraising and developing partnerships, support to develop/improve presentation documents like financial statements and nonprofit structure/status, marketing related expenses, etc. (note: Lead Well funds are specifically for strengthening the pastor as leader and cannot be used to directly support people in need) Sign Up! 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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Donate ! Financial Stability ● Ministry Management ● Emotional Wellness ● Community Leadership Thank you for giving to Lead Well's pastor grant fund ! Cashapp Note: Lead Well Telethon Givelify https://giv.li/e8z0px Note: Lead Well Telethon Credit Cards, PayPal, Checks Use form below Grant Matching Please consider a generous donation to our grant fund for PAW pastors today! Your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar by our funder. Our goal is to maximize the match so that we may bless as many PAW pastors in need as possible! If you're interested in helping us reach our goal, there are multiple ways to give to the Ministerial Excellence Fund! We'll share updates on the grant program and its impact through stories and evaluative data. To learn more about how the grants will be administered, visit Grants . 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 We hope you'll help us spread the word by sharing the link: https://leadwellpaw.org/donate#donate Donate form

Grants ! Financial Stability ● Ministry Management ● Emotional Wellness ● Community Leadership The purpose of the Ministerial Excellence Fund (MEF) 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 MEF grant funds after they've completed the Comprehensive 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. 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 are not available at this time. The eligibility process has not yet been finalized. 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 pastors in the United States are eligible for the grants, mini-scholarships, and coaching benefits. 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

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 .

What is Lead Well ? Financial Stability ● Ministry Management ● Emotional Wellness ● Community Leadership Lead Well is a new 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. 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 Ministry Management Our pastors are efficient managers of their ministry operations (financially & administratively) Emotional Wellness Our pastors feel mentally and emotionally well Community Leadership Our pastors are leaders who help meet the economic needs of their communities Strategy We will focus our efforts in two ways: Increase knowledge of PAW pastors in personal and church finances, church operations and administration, emotional wellness, and strategic community engagement through learning programs Improve practices of PAW pastors by providing direct, scaffolded supports that take them from new knowledge to improved practice - with relevant learning opportunities, hands-on transitional supports (coaches, counselors, mentors, financial planners), new resources and tools, and a debt relief grant fund Direct Supports for PAW Pastors 1. 2. Strengthening PAW Culture to Support Pastors Build the knowledge and capacity of those surrounding PAW pastors in ministry to help influence their growth in the 4 socio-emotional competencies -activating lateral influences (spouses, peer pastors); subordinates (congregational leaders, members); and organizational superiors (diocesan and national leadership) Expand how the organization serves PAW pastors and holds them accountable by improving and promoting PAW’s policies and practices that effect success of member pastors’ development of the 4 socio-economic competencies Learning Resources Grants Strong Culture Summary of Key Offerings The Lead Well program is offering pastors: Mark as Starred Grants to help reduce their personal debt or address their financial hardships Mark as Starred Mini-scholarships for tools (software, books) Mark as Starred Personalized coaching support (counselor, coach, mentor, financial planner) Mark as Starred Education with a series of learning activities Mark as Starred An online resource hub with high-quality tools and supports Mark as Starred Improved PAW policies and practices to help them succeed Mark as Starred Mobilization of the PAW network in support of their efforts 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, mini-scholarships, and coaching benefits.

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 Subscribe Share Expertise Give Other Support Share a Resource Share an Idea 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