Tag Archives: mental health and the church

The stories you’ve shared about mental health and the church

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Dr. G

The most troubling aspect of the stories shared by Mary Ann and others is that their experiences reflect poorly upon the character of God as reflected through the words and actions of the church. We can and must do a lot better in sharing Christ’s love and the message of the Gospel with our friends and neighbors with mental illness and welcoming them into the fellowship of the church. Continue reading →

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Resources for readers of Mental Health and the Church

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Dr. G

Now that our model to assist churches in developing a mental health inclusion strategy is publicly available, I’d like to spread the word about some of the tools and resources our Key Ministry team has developed to assist readers serving on ministry teams seeking to implement the ideas presented in the book. Continue reading →

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For such a time as this… Mental Health and the Church

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Dr. G

Does God have a place for you in his movement to transform the way the church loves persons touched by mental illness? Has he positioned you to be an agent of change in your church? Is he calling you to serve people in your community hurting as a result of mental illness? Has he positioned you to come alongside someone with mental illness to help them to overcome challenges that make it hard for them to be part of a worship service, small group or Bible study?  Continue reading →

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We’re looking for people to share their stories about mental health and the church

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Dr. G

Your stories can help churches better understand how to most effectively welcome and minister with people of all ages with mental illness and their families. Continue reading →

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We’re looking for some people to join us on a mission from God

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Dr. G

Our Key Ministry team is looking to assemble a launch team to help the world discover the resources available through Mental Health and the Church. We’re looking for friends with access through social media to pastors, church leaders, persons with mental illness and their loved ones who are willing to share their platforms with us to help get the word out to those likely to be most interested in mental health inclusion ministry. Continue reading →

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The rising tide of mental health ministry in the church

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Dr. G

Dr. G takes a closer look at ministry resources offered by Fresh Hope, shares an amazing testimony from Colleen Swindoll-Thompson and a video describing Key Ministry’s model for mental health inclusion ministry. Continue reading →

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Vangie Rodenbeck’s interview with Dr. G on Mental Illness and the Church…

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Dr. G

Steve will be Vangie Rodenbeck’s special guest THIS COMING TUESDAY, MAY 19th, at 12:00 PM Eastern as part of Vangie’s Shaping Special Hearts podcast hosted by CM Connect and sponsored by Standard Publishing. Continue reading →

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