In general, recognizing the vital understanding that strong churches are led by healthy leaders, the Center for Clergy & Congregational Health & Renewal is meant to provide space and resources for pastors to find and maintain holistic and healthy lives (physical, emotional, & spiritual). While there will always be special circumstances requiring a triage-type response, an emphasis will be placed on encouraging pastors to be ahead of crises by maintaining lives dedicated to daily health. Further, the center exists to encourage healthy and holistic ministry from initial call to and through retirement.