Tag Archives: Jennifer Payne

What some pastors believe about mental illness…

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Dr. G

Pentecostal and non-denominational pastors were more likely to view depression as being caused by a lack of faith in God.
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What Pastors Believe About Mental Illness

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Dr. G

I would think that churches inclined to view depression or other mental disorders as conditions associated with a lack of faith in God would be most committed to efforts to reach and build relationships with persons suffering from these conditions. After all, to fail to do so would be analogous to building a hospital and subsequently deciding to do as little as possible to let sick people know that the hospital was open. Continue reading →

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