Duke Clergy & Religion Research Collaborative

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Description

This website is the depository of valuable gathered data on the physical, mental, and spiritual health of United Methodist clergy in North Carolina. Their mission is simple but big: to serve those who serve God, so that they can do their work with renewed energy, creativity, and insight.

The site's research-based recommendations are designed to help pastors tend to their own health over the course of a complex and compelling calling.

Features

Research
Resources
Stories
Stress reduction strategies
Strategies of flourishing clergy

Recommended Audience

Clergy Leadership, students

Cost

Free

Practical Applications

Provide pastors with tools to improve their physical, emotional, and spiritual health via access to curated resources and research
Help current and future faith leaders adapt to evolving times with access to research and resources

Updated: May 02, 2025

About the Contributor

John James

Associate for Resource Consulting

John James is a person who centers compassion and connection at the heart of his work. He has a professional background in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and a deep commitment to serving others across all contexts. With a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from Spalding University and Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst (BCBA), he brings a wealth of expertise in providing support and guidance to others in need. John’s journey in the field of ABA has been driven by a desire to integrate his passion for helping others with his professional practice, bringing compassion, empathy, and a spirit of service to his work.

In his current role as Resource Consultant with the Center for Congregations, John is dedicated to fostering growth, providing congregations with pertinent resources, guiding congregational leaders through the Center’s many pillars or support, and creating a meaningful and inclusive community for all. Drawing on his experience in clinical leadership and informed by behavioral philosophy, he offers a unique blend of professional expertise and guidance to address the holistic needs of congregations. With a heart for helping and a commitment to serving others in alignment with their faith values, John seeks to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those he encounters.

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