Pastoral Financial Wellness Program

As a pastor, you serve your congregation with deep commitment – often while navigating financial challenges that are rarely spoken about. These burdens can quietly affect your well-being and your ministry. That’s why Everence® created the Pastoral Financial Wellness Program: to walk alongside you with tools, guidance, and support for your financial journey – rooted in stewardship and grounded in care.
Walking With You

Supporting pastors through financial challenges

Since 2015, the Everence Pastoral Financial Wellness Program has provided grants and guidance to help pastors reduce debt, build resilience, and fulfill their ministerial calling with confidence. While some components of the program have concluded, we continue working to support pastors in meaningful ways – both through remaining program resources and our broader financial stewardship services.

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Financial assistance grants

If you’re a pastor facing financial stress – from medical bills, student loans, or other burdens – you’re not alone. Everence offers grants to help reduce that pressure. These are available to active, credentialed pastors in denominations and church networks we serve, with priority for those experiencing urgent needs, serving under-resourced communities, or still feeling the economic impact of the pandemic.
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At this time, grant distribution is temporarily paused. We hope to resume soon – please check back for updates.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Other ongoing support from Everence

Although the financial education and planning components of the Pastoral Financial Wellness Program have concluded, pastors and church leaders can continue to access these services through Everence:
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Church stewardship support

Through the Stewardship Partners program, Everence works with churches to develop stewardship ministries that serve both congregational and individual needs. Our faith-based tools and guidance help leaders cultivate financial stewardship practices grounded in Christian values.
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Personal financial planning

Whether you’re preparing for retirement, facing a transition in ministry, or planning for the future, a personalized financial plan can help bring clarity and direction. Our financial planners offer faith-based guidance to help pastors align their financial decisions with their calling and long-term goals.
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Budget and debt counseling

If you’re facing debt or struggling with a budget that no longer works, help is available. Through our partnership with Financial Choice (LSS Financial Counseling), Everence offers free, confidential support to anyone – including pastors and church members – who wants to take practical steps toward stronger financial footing.
In addition to supporting pastors individually, we offer services and resources to help your church pursue its mission with a strong, supportive financial ministry that encourages generosity and faithful living.

Financial planning provided us an opportunity to reflect on goals like saving for college and retirement, and encouraged us to make decisions that will benefit our family in the future.

Pastoral Financial Wellness Program participant Iowa
2015 – 2024

Our impact

Since 2015, the Pastoral Financial Wellness Program has walked alongside pastors in meaningful ways, with generous support from the Lilly Endowment Inc. Here’s what that impact looks like:

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389 pastors received financial assistance

More than $2.09 million in direct grants to help relieve debt and financial stress
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126 financial education and wellness events held

Reaching 3,600+ pastors and church leaders across the United States
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324 financial plans designed for pastors and their families

Helping them move toward long-term financial clarity and confidence

Get started

Ready to take the journey to financial well-being? Find a local Everence stewardship consultant or contact us, and we'll be happy to help you get started!

Your partner along the way

Planning your financial life may be one of the best gifts you'll ever give yourself, your loved ones, and the church members you serve. And with Everence, you can expect to work with a qualified representative and supportive team that understands your needs, in a way that's convenient for you – whether that's in person, by phone, online or in other ways.

Calculators

Estimate your financial situation with our calculators, which can help offer guidance for a variety of situations:

  • Retirement planning
  • Personal finance
  • Savings goals

Everence values

By working with Everence, you help make a difference for our members and community. We live out our values through responsible money management and giving back to others through unique community investing, grant-making and charitable giving programs.