Research

Biblical, theological, and academically credible health and wellness resources are the starting point of Healthy Seminarians – Healthy Church’s research. Combining this emphasis with years of pastoral service and work in the health and wellness industry further strengthens our foundation.

Our Focus

While research on clergy health is extensive, HSHC intentionally focuses on the wellbeing of theological students preparing for ministry. We believe that for clergy to remain faithful in their calling, the foundations of holistic health must be integrated into their formation — empowering the next generation of leaders to serve not from a place of burnout, but from a foundation of wholeness.

Our Publications

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2023). Strengthening the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Tomorrow’s Faith Leaders in Theological Educational Settings [White Paper].

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Travis Webster’s Doctor of Theology dissertation (2022).

Campbell, Kelly, and Karen Webster. “Making Libraries an Unexpected Spate and Place Supporting Health and Wholeness.” In Summary of Proceedings: Seventy-First Annual Conference of the American Theological Library Association, edited by Miranda Bennett, 153-162. Chicago: American Theological Library Association, 2017.

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Karen Webster’s Doctor of Ministry dissertation (2016).

Ministerial Wellness and Care Collective

HSHC is part of a multidisciplinary team that conducts rigorous, well-informed research intent to gain better understanding and to address health-related outcomes among faith leaders.

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