Call. Grow. Support. Sustain

The heart of this ministry is caring for the people who carry the mission.
The Office of Leadership Wellness and Renewal exists for the clergy and laity who are serving our churches and communities.

Wellness is about sustaining the person. Renewal is about sustaining the call.
This office wants people to thrive not just survive and to remain connected to the call that brought them into ministry and service in the first place.

The work begins with listening to the people who are serving.
We want to understand what is helping people thrive, where support needs to be stronger and what clergy and laity are experiencing across Ohio.

Care must become action.

The office will help strengthen what works, address gaps and follow through.

The initial focus is ministry calling, whole-person wellness and long-term sustainability.

• Ministry Calling: helping laity and clergy recognize gifts, discern vocation and respond to God’s call.
• Whole-Person Wellness: supporting the spiritual, emotional, relational and vocational well-being of those who carry the mission.
• Ministry Sustainability: helping people remain supported, connected and fruitful in service to the mission.

Rev. Ed Fashbaugh, Executive Director of Leadership Wellness and Renewal
(330) 499-3972 ext. 136
efashbaugh@eocumc.com