Webinar Sponsored by The Association of Theological Schools (ATS)

This webinar, hosted by Christopher The of ATS Research, offers an opportunity for administrators and faculty at theological schools, and anyone interested in the current state of clergy, to learn about the NSRL from Duke University Professor and NSRL Director Mark Chaves. This data-driven yet accessible webinar explores crucial subjects for theological schools to consider, including the rising median age of congregational leaders, their various career paths and work situations, clergy health and well-being, their views about mental illness and end-of-life care, the information sources clergy draw on most frequently, the practical challenges they face in their work, and more.
Recorded on 22 May 2025.

Webinar Sponsored by the Religion News Association

This webinar, aimed primarily at religion journalists, presents a deep dive into the state of clergy in America, including their job satisfaction, political activities, views about science, and more. Hear about key NSRL results and learn how to use the NSRL as a source of contextual information for stories on a wide range of subjects. The discussion was led by Professor Mark Chaves, from Duke University, and moderated by Religion News Service National Reporter Jack Jenkins. 
Recorded on 1 May 2025.

Webinar Sponsored by the Common Table Collaborative for Clergy and Congregational Well-Being

In this webinar, Duke University’s Mark Chaves and Appalachian State University’s Anna Holleman discuss NSRL findings on several subjects, including clergy health and well-being, their political attitudes and activities, political matches (and mismatches) between clergy and their congregations, and the main challenges clergy face in their ministry.
Recorded on 19 January 2024.