Tag Archives: Rick Warren

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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Mental health inclusion…Preaching it from the pulpit

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Dr. G

When the leader of your church talks about mental illness from the pulpit or the stage during weekend worship services, they communicate to the body that people with mental illness are valued and grant permission for members and attendees to talk with others in the church about their experiences.
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Saddleback’s Gathering on Mental Illness and the Church to be available online…

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Dr. G

The Gathering will be streamed live by the folks from Saddleback so that church leaders, advocates and family members everywhere can participate. Continue reading →

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Another good family experiences tragedy…

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Dr. G

Given what we know about the lethality of mental illness in teens and young adults, it is absolutely essential for the church to make every possible effort to introduce those at risk to Jesus Christ and invite them to be part of a family of faith. Continue reading →

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Rick and Kay Warren on Mental Illness

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Dr. G

This is some of the best teaching I’ve ever heard explaining mental illness from a Christian perspective. The video is definitely worth a look Continue reading →

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Mental illness can kill…even in the best of families

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Dr. G

Growing up in a loving family of great faith or coming to a personal faith in Jesus Christ is no guarantee of being spared of the pain and suffering of mental illness while living in a fallen world. Continue reading →

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