Tag Archives: Mental Health Grace Alliance

What if Mom is depressed?

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Dr. G

But for the sake of this discussion, it appears that in examining depression as a specific disability, regular involvement of either the child or the parent with depression at church not only produces spiritual benefits, but actually helps reduce the risk for the condition itself. Continue reading →

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Stuff that’s too good to ignore…Matthew Stanford

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Dr. G

Matt’s talk should be required viewing for pastors and church staff seeking to more effectively minister to families impacted by mental illness. Continue reading →

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Faces of the Movement: Matt Stanford

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Dr. G

Matt’s presentation is designed for anyone interested in learning more about mental illness from a Biblical perspective. Topics covered in this workshop will include:

What is a Biblical and clinical understanding/response to mental illness?
How to recognize mental illness.
The essential role of the church in the recovery and treatment process.
How to respond to families dealing with mental illness.
How to create mental health related supportive care within the church.
Resources to help families navigate the health care system and everyday life.
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Hot Topics: Should Christian Parents Seek Out Christian Mental Health Professionals?

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Dr. G

Effective treatment of your child’s mental health condition can often reduce or remove significant barriers to spiritual growth. Unfortunately, parents may find it far easier to find someone to fix their kid than finding someone to fix the attitudes demonstrated toward persons experiencing mental illness at their church. Continue reading →

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Resources for Churches on Mental Illness

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Dr. G

Barb invited me to share some resources that might be of help to church staff, pastors and volunteers who desire to minister more effectively to families impacted by mental illness. Here are five organizations worth checking out… Continue reading →

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Interview With Dr. Matthew Stanford…Part Two

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Dr. G

On Tuesday, we introduced you to Dr. Matthew Stanford from Baylor University. Dr. Stanford discussed his research on the relationship between mental illness and faith practice in Part One of our interview. Today, he talks about Mental Health Grace Alliance (a new non-profit organization he founded) and two books he’s authored, The Biology of Sin and Grace for the Afflicted.
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People You Should Know: Dr. Matthew Stanford

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Dr. G

One of my goals for this blog and for Inclusion Fusion is to expose leaders with an interest in disability ministry to other leaders with unique interests and competencies that can help us better understand the challenges we face and the needs of the kids and families we serve. One such leader is Dr. Matthew Stanford from Baylor University, who has graciously agreed to be interviewed for the blog today. Part Two will run on Thursday.
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