(This program is part of our Heart Mind Soul program, made possible through a Vital Worship Grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, Grand Rapids, Michigan, with funds provided by Lilly Endowment Inc.)
A final offering from the Heart, Mind & Soul initiative
Ministry is sacred work—and it can be deeply exhausting. As a pastor, you carry the burdens of others, often in silence. You lead with heart, pour out with compassion, and show up even when your soul is weary. We see you. And we believe that rest is not a luxury—it’s a holy and necessary act of faith.
As the final expression of ARISE Ministries’ Heart, Mind & Soul program, we are offering Rest Grants for Pastors—small but intentional gifts of sabbath for pastors who need to catch their breath. These $100 grants are designed to help you step away, even briefly, for soul-deep rest.
Your rest matters—to God, to your community, and to us.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
—Matthew 11:28
Each grant includes:
$75 for sabbath – This could go toward a personal retreat, spiritual direction, counseling, a day off for rest, or anything that brings restoration.
$25 for nourishment – A meal, coffee, or comfort food to remind you of God’s care for your body as well as your spirit.
We will be awarding up to 25 grants to pastors who simply need space to rest and reset. There’s no lengthy process—just a short form to share your need and how you plan to use this sabbath gift.
Apply below through the Typeform.
We hope this grant helps you feel seen, supported, and reminded that you and your rest matters to all of us in the New England area.
This is the last installment of ARISE’s 30 Year Program, “Heart, Mind and Soul.”
Thank you for keeping up with the program! We’re so grateful to have been able to contend for our area in new ways. All praise to our God who makes it possible.
Check out the rest of our HMS Program as well!
