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Download our 2024 Annual Report!
Download our 2024 Annual Report!

Wellbeing

How can I pay for pastoral cohorts?

We believe that the local church should care for its pastor’s wellbeing. We will provide you with information to share with your Session and are available to answer any questions they may have. We have found that most Sessions want to ensure their pastors are cared...

How do I get into a pastoral cohort?

Contact us at wellbeing@genevabenefits.org. We will answer any questions and provide information on costs. We will give you details to share with your elders and guide you through the application process.

How large are the pastoral cohorts?

Deep relationships are essential to our cohorts. Cohorts consist of 5-7 pastors each. We also believe that age and stage are important. We keep cohorts open only to Senior/Lead/Solo Pastors at the moment.

How often do pastoral cohorts meet?

Twice a year for an in-person retreat in a beautiful setting. And then monthly over Zoom.

When do the pastoral cohorts start?

Our next round of cohorts will start in January of 2026. In-person retreats will be in February/March and October of 2026.

How can pastors thrive on the long road of ministry?

Watch this webinar to hear Rev. Jon Medlock provide a helpful framework for ministerial wellbeing, along with insight from his research into the wellbeing of PCA pastors.  

Why is a sabbatical important?

The pastoral vocation is uniquely challenging. Work like sermon preparation, preaching, teaching, counseling, and day-to-day administrative oversight of the church are difficult and time-consuming enough. But pastors bear the additional burden of being “always on.”...

How do I sign up for counseling for pastors’ wives (Cherish)?

Signing up for Cherish is easy. Our counseling providers have a list of all ordained PCA teaching elders in their database. Visit genevabenefits.org/cherish, and select the counseling provider of your choice. Once you complete their intake form, one of their...