Practical steps and resources

Our wellbeing matters to God. Good self-care is a hallmark of mature discipleship. It will build resilience for ministry and the challenges of serving others.

In the pages below you'll find practical resources and support to help with our wellbeing, from finance to physical and spiritual health.

If you are struggling financially, we strongly encourage you to speak to your archdeacon or to the Bishop’s Chaplain, Stuart Currie.

11 essential actions

Here are 11 essential actions we can take each year to help keep ourselves well.

Our Flourishing in Ministry booklet is intended as a practical resource for all those exercising licensed lay and ordained ministry in the Diocese of Worcester. We hope that these resources will help to articulate principles that promote ministerial flourishing and support every minister to thrive in their life and ministry.

Financial Support for Clergy

Sources of financial support both in and out of the Church

Life assurance and death in service

The Diocese of Worcester Life Assurance Scheme 2013 provides life assurance for stipendiary clergy and stipendiary licensed lay office holders in the Diocese of Worcester.

Sickness and statutory sick pay

Details relating to sickness and statutory sick pay.

Additional sources of grant funding

Additional sources of grant funding for clergy health and wellbeing

Rest Periods, Annual Leave and Time Off

Details on time off for clergy.

Help on moving into a new appointment

Details of first appointment grants and grants for removal costs and resettlement.