Supporting clergy to flourish in ministry is a shared priority across the Diocese. To help us better understand the experiences of those serving in ministry today, we are inviting all clergy to complete our Clergy Wellbeing Survey. This includes senior clergy, stipendiary priests, assistant priests and curates, Self-supporting Ministers, chaplains, and clergy with Permission to Officiate. Whether your experience has been positive, challenging, or somewhere in between, we would value hearing from you.
The survey has been developed collaboratively by the Disability Ministry Enabler, the Director of Ministry for Willesden, and the Head of Racial Justice. It takes around 10–15 minutes to complete and provides an opportunity for every member of the clergy to share their experience of ministry.
The Acting Bishop of London, the Rt Revd Dr Emma Ineson, said:
Supporting clergy wellbeing is vital to the life and mission of the Diocese. This survey is an important opportunity to listen carefully to the experiences of clergy across London, to understand what is working well. I warmly encourage all clergy to take part and help shape how we support one another in ministry.
Why are we doing this?
We want to build a clearer understanding of clergy wellbeing across the Diocese. The survey will help us identify what supports clergy to flourish and where there are challenges.
We also recognise that people’s experiences of ministry may differ. As well as asking about wellbeing, the survey includes questions about disability, neurodiversity and other demographic characteristics. These help us understand whether different groups of clergy experience ministry in different ways, enabling us to identify patterns across the Diocese rather than relying on individual experiences alone.
Understanding these patterns is an important part of ensuring that the support we provide is informed by evidence and reflects the experiences of clergy across the Diocese.
What will happen with the findings?
All responses will be treated confidentially and analysed anonymously. Findings will be reported in aggregate, so no individual will be identified.
The survey findings will help inform future work to strengthen clergy wellbeing and support across the Diocese. They will also help us understand whether there are shared experiences among particular groups of clergy, allowing us to identify where existing support is working well and where further action may be needed.
Once the survey has been analysed, we will share a summary of the findings with clergy, together with the actions we intend to take in response.
Why should I take part?
The value of the survey depends on hearing from as many clergy as possible.
Every response contributes to a more accurate picture of ministry across the Diocese. A high response rate helps ensure that the findings genuinely reflect the experiences of clergy and gives us greater confidence in the decisions and actions that follow.
Even if your own experience has been overwhelmingly positive, your response is just as important as someone who has faced challenges. Understanding the full range of experiences will help us identify both what is working well and where improvements are needed.
We hope you will take 10–15 minutes to complete the survey and help shape how we support clergy wellbeing across the Diocese in the future.