The Provision of Clergy Health Resources by Faith-Based Organizations in the USA

J Relig Health. 2020 Aug;59(4):2110-2119. doi: 10.1007/s10943-019-00963-y.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to describe practices and perceptions related to promoting clergy health among a national sample of denomination-level faith-based organizations (FBOs) (N = 154). Stress was identified as the top health-related issue facing clergy. The most commonly offered health resource was employer-sponsored health insurance. Lack of financial resources was the most common barrier to providing health resources for clergy. This study highlights potential priorities for denomination-level FBOs interested in providing health resources for clergy.

Keywords: Church; Clergy; Faith-based; Health.

MeSH terms

  • Clergy* / statistics & numerical data
  • Faith-Based Organizations* / statistics & numerical data
  • Health Promotion / statistics & numerical data
  • Health Resources* / statistics & numerical data
  • Humans
  • United States