Pastors
Quick Links: Clergy Wellness | Pension & Benefits | Sabbatical | Professional Development
Clergy Wellness
Your Regional Minister is your first call for support, prayer and conversation in the event of health and mental health issues, grief, marital stress or church conflict.
Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with Telus Health One offers voluntary, confidential short-term counselling and referral services to find access to our Canadian Baptist Benefit Plan.
These organizations also offer resources:
Employees within the CBWC family of churches and partners have access to flexible, sustainable benefit options through the extensive Canadian Baptist Benefits Plan.
You will find a wealth of resources on the CB Benefits website including member newsletters, plan guides and booklets, as well as links to important forms.
Pension & Benefits
For further questions about the Canadian Baptists Benefit Plan, please contact:
Louanne Haugan
Director of Communications & Development
Phone: 403.228.9559 ext. 303
Email: lhaugan@cbwc.ca
CBWC’s Sabbatical Leave Plan offers ministers the chance to take a leave from employment responsibilities for the purpose of personal renewal and academic pursuit.
Our Sabbatical Leave Policy explains the benefit and who is eligible to participate in the plan. The Sabbatical Withdrawal Application Form must be completed before funds can be released to the applicant. For more information, contact lhaugan@cbwc.ca.
Sabbatical
Banff Pastors and Spouses Conference offers both rest and learning opportunities to ministers. We encourage our churches to budget for all pastors to attend regularly.
Carey Theological College is CBWC’s graduate school of theology.
Our Peer Mentoring Program seeks to orient and support incoming ministry personnel during their first year of CBWC service.
Talk to your Regional Office to find out about regional retreats and other ways they can support you in your education journey.