Reports & Briefs

The State of Clergy Wellbeing in 2023

This report highlights top-level findings from the 2023 Statewide Clergy Health Survey. While many health measures remained stable, two key areas were identified for improvement: sleep and vigorous exercise.

Clergy Mental Health Trends Report

This report uses Clergy Health Initiative's data on NC-UMC clergy from 2008 to 2023, focusing on comparisons between 2021 and 2023, with key changes from earlier years also highlighted.

Are Women Elders Paid Less Than Men?

Using data from the Statewide Clergy Health Survey, this report explores systematic salary differences between men and women elders in the North Carolina and Western North Carolina Annual Conferences of the United Methodist Church.

Field Education: Student Experiences & Reflections

This report, based on 2020 and 2021 survey/interview data from 186 students in field education, uncovers the vital role of field education in discerning students' calling and the impact of relationships and direct ministry on shaping these experiences.