Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton celebrates Clergy Appreciation Month by emphasizing the importance of clergy well-being amid the challenges they face in ministry. She encourages clergy to prioritize their mental, physical, and spiritual health by adopting four key practices recommended by the Duke Clergy Health Initiative:
- Engaging in intentional well-being practices
- Protecting daily time for restoration
- Building social support networks
- Aligning your work with God, especially in response to criticism