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ABSTRACT
This study explores the relationship of personal and organizational characteristics, along with symptoms of depression, and clergy compassion fatigue, burnout, and potential for compassion satisfaction. Ninety-five clergy from a cluster of Lutheran churches in the Mid-Atlantic United States completed anonymous surveys. Results suggested that clergy were at low risk for burnout and moderate risk for compassion fatigue and they had a moderate potential for compassion satisfaction. Results further revealed that years in service and reported depression significantly predicted burnout. The model did not predict risk for compassion fatigue. Similarities and differences between social workers and clergy are discussed, with recommendations for collaboration and support between the two professions.