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Health.

Wholeness.

Within reach.

"While participating in the program, my physical revealed

my need for cholesterol medication. I am thankful

to have gotten help before something happened." More »

Health.

Wholeness.

Within reach.

"I have lost 44 pounds during the last 6 months and both

my blood pressure and cholesterol levels have improved.

Because of regular workouts and diet, I feel much better." More »

Health.

Wholeness.

Within reach.

"I believe that we clergy make a powerful witness

through the way in which we care for our bodies as the

temple of the Holy Spirit." More »

Health.

Wholeness.

Within reach.

"Clergy are always taking care of someone else,

but the Clergy Health Initiative allowed me to take care of me,

and I feel so much better." More »

Health.

Wholeness.

Within reach.

"I have become more aware of issues related to stress

and setting boundaries, and I have obtained tools

to use in combating their effects." More »

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Improving Clergy Health

Spirited Life is a multi-year health and wellness program and behavioral health study offered by the Duke Clergy Health Initiative. Funded by The Duke Endowment, and cast within a framework of Wesleyan theology and spirituality, Spirited Life provides clergy with the tools they need to manage stress; learn to care for their bodies in a healthy, mindful way; and find spiritual renewal.

More than 60% of the clergy serving appointments in the North Carolina and Western North Carolina Conferences of the United Methodist Church are enrolled. In addition, those who are newly commissioned in these conferences while the program is underway will be invited to participate after being appointed to a local church or to conference staff.

It is our hope that this program will prove beneficial, enabling other United Methodist conferences and other churches and faith communities to adopt it with confidence.

Learn more about what the program entails.

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