Clergy Wellness Report Completed in 2025 for Reporting in 2026 Mutual accountability for clergy wellness is shared by the Bishop, parish lay leadership, and clergy. The Bishop requires that vestries or mission boards make an annual accounting of clergy wellness. This form is intended to support clergy wellness and mutual accountability. It is not evaluative or disciplinary in nature. Clergy Name(Required) First Last Your Email(Required)A copy of your submission will be sent to this email address. Enter Email Confirm Email Parish(Required)SelectAll Saints Episcopal Church, JacksonvilleBethany Episcopal Church, HilliardChapel of the Incarnation, GainesvilleChapel of the Resurrection, EUC@FSU, TallahasseeChrist Episcopal Church, Cedar KeyChrist Episcopal Church, MonticelloChrist Episcopal Church, PVBChurch of the Advent, TallahasseeChurch of the Ascension, CarrabelleChurch of the Holy Comforter, Crescent CityChurch of the Holy Communion, HawthorneChurch of the Mediator, MicanopyEmmanuel Episcopal Church, WelakaEpiscopal Church of the Good Shepherd, JacksonvilleEpiscopal Church of the Redeemer, JacksonvilleEpiscopal School of JacksonvilleGrace Episcopal Church, Orange ParkGrace Mission Episcopal Church, TallahasseeHoly Comforter Episcopal Church, TallahasseeHoly Trinity Episcopal Church, GainesvilleResurrection Episcopal Church, JacksonvilleSan Jose Episcopal Church, JacksonvilleSt. Alban's Episcopal Church, ChieflandSt. Andrew's Episcopal Church, JacksonvilleSt. Andrew's Episcopal Church, InterlachenSt. Barnabas Episcopal Church, WillistonSt. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, High SpringsSt. Catherine's Episcopal Church, JacksonvilleSt. Cyprian's Episcopal Church, St. AugustineSt. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church, JacksonvilleSt. Francis in-the-Field Episcopal Church, Ponte VedraSt. Gabriel's Episcopal Church, JacksonvilleSt. George Episcopal Church, JacksonvilleSt. James Episcopal Church, Lake CitySt. James Episcopal Church, PerrySt. John's Cathedral, JacksonvilleSt. John's Episcopal Church, TallahasseeSt. Joseph's Episcopal Church, NewberrySt. Luke's Episcopal Church, Live OakSt. Luke's Episcopal Church, JacksonvilleSt. Mark's Episcopal Church, JacksonvilleSt. Mark's Episcopal Church, PalatkaSt. Mark's Episcopal Church, StarkeSt. Mary's Episcopal Church, MadisonSt. Mary's Episcopal Church, Green Cove SpringsSt. Mary's Episcopal Church, PalatkaSt. Mary's Episcopal Church & Outreach Ministries, JacksonvilleSt. Matthews Episcopal Church, MayoSt. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, TallahasseeSt. Patrick's Episcopal Church, St. JohnsSt. Paul's By the Sea Episcopal Church, Jacksonville BeachSt. Paul's Episcopal Church, QuincySt. Paul's Episcopal Church, JacksonvilleSt. Paul's Episcopal Church of Federal Point, HastingsSt. Peter's Episcopal Church, Fernandina BeachSt. Peter's Episcopal Church, JacksonvilleSt. Philip's Episcopal Church, JacksonvilleSt. Thomas Church of Flagler County, Palm CoastThe Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, JacksonvilleTrinity Episcopal Church, St. AugustineTrinity Episcopal Church, MelroseOtherRegion(Required)SelectApalachee RegionFirst Coast Region EastFirst Coast Region WestPrison MinistriesRiver RegionSanta Fe RegionParish (Other)Areas of WellnessPREVENTATIVE CARE: Attention to proper health care is essential to clergy wellness.(Required)Clergy are expected to have annual complete physicals, dental and eye exams, moderate use of alcohol, if at all, and not smoke. Yes, I do this all or most of the time. No, I have plans for improvement. Please share any practices that are supporting your wellness in this area, or, if this is a challenge at present, any barriers you are experiencing and hopes or plans for improvement.NUTRITION/EXERCISE: A balanced diet and regular exercise are vital to good health.(Required)Clergy are expected to maintain a healthy diet and weight. Clergy should also have time set aside for physical exercise; a minimum of three times a week is important to physical/emotional health. Yes, I do this all or most of the time. No, I have plans for improvement. Please share any practices that are supporting your wellness in this area, or, if this is a challenge at present, any barriers you are experiencing and hopes or plans for improvement.SPIRITUAL HEALTH: Clergy spiritual health is fundamental to effective ministry.(Required)Clergy should take 10 days a year for spiritual renewal or retreat. This time is to be used to focus on spiritual health through silent or directed retreats, or other spiritual disciplines. Yes, I do this all or most of the time. No, I have plans for improvement. Please share any practices that are supporting your wellness in this area, or, if this is a challenge at present, any barriers you are experiencing and hopes or plans for improvement.SABBATICAL STUDY: Sabbatical time is crucial to the well-being of the clergy.(Required)Paid leave for sabbatical time of 3-5 months after 6 years of ministry. (Clergy are expected to remain in their current position at least 18 months after a Sabbatical). Yes, I do this all or most of the time. No, I have plans for improvement. Please share any practices that are supporting your wellness in this area, or, if this is a challenge at present, any barriers you are experiencing and hopes or plans for improvement.LEISURE TIME: Clergy are to model a different lifestyle than that of the workaholic.(Required)Clergy are to model a balanced Christian lifestyle of wellness and holiness, yet they are on-call 24/7. Leisure time is necessary for clergy wellness. Have the following standards been met? (1) take at least one day off each week, two when possible (2) take one month’s vacation each year (3) work 2 portions of the day, i.e. if they have an evening meeting, they take the morning or afternoon off or a portion of another day. Yes, I do this all or most of the time. No, I have plans for improvement. Please share any practices that are supporting your wellness in this area, or, if this is a challenge at present, any barriers you are experiencing and hopes or plans for improvement.How does the Vestry/Mission board evaluate their clergy’s collective disciplines in the areas above?(Required) Poor Average Good Excellent Improving Senior Warden Email Address(Required)A copy of this document will be sent to the Senior Warden of your Parish for signature. Enter Email Confirm Email Authorization & Signature(Required) By checking this box, I understand that a copy of this document will be sent to the Senior Warden of my parish for their signature upon submission. By checking this box, I am electronically signing this document. Clergy Wellness Agreement Clergy wellness is an individual responsibility. It is also an opportunity for active clergy, wardens and vestries to inform themselves and their congregations about God’s call to each of us to a life of wholeness and health. The Diocese of Florida highly recommends that a clergy work and health agreement be a part of every Letter of Agreement between clergy (rectors, vicars, interims, clergy-in-charge, assistants and associates, part-time and extra-stipendiary clergy) and congregations. Here are suggested guidelines for clergy wellness: Preventative Health Care Annual medical physical exam Annual dental and eye exams Maintain a healthy diet Engage in regular physical exercise Pay attention to mental and emotional health seeking professional help when needed Leisure Time Take adequate time off for leisure time and quality time with spouse, family, and friends Taking two days off a week should be standard with at least one 24-hour period off each week Take one month off for vacation annually including four Sundays Spiritual Health Engage in 5 to 10 days of spiritual retreat time each year (not counted as vacation) Take sabbatical leave – two weeks per year of service, available after the third year, and cumulative through the sixth year Continuing Education Take at least two weeks of continuing education per year (not counted as vacation and one week for part-time clergy) Community Involvement Participate in community affairs, based on interest and ability Updated 12/17/2025