Pastors often find themselves on the front lines of mental health crises. While seminary equips ministers to preach, disciple, and shepherd, many receive little formal training on recognizing and …
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What Chaplaincy Actually Is
When I tell people in church that I now serve as a chaplain in a mental health rehabilitation center, they usually nod and smile. They are kind about it, but I don’t think most of them really know …
Creating a Trauma-Informed Youth Ministry
[This article is part of a youth ministry series we have been writing about for years. Click the link to check out all of the other articles we have here.] The role of youth ministry has …
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When Life Affects Mental Health
Mental health can often be discussed in terms of biology, diagnosis, or individual choices. While those factors matter, Christians and church leaders must also recognize that mental health is deeply …
Disability Ministry in Today’s Church: New Research On Focusing On Belonging
The conversation around disability ministry in the Christian church is changing. For many years, discussions focused primarily on physical accessibility, such as ramps, elevators, and wheelchair …
When Hurting People Come to Church [Book Review]
Pastors and Christian counselors are encountering a reality that seems impossible to ignore: more people are struggling emotionally, relationally, and spiritually than ever before. Anxiety, …
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