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Giving mental health awareness the right place in the church

WebWe must work to end the stigmas attached to the needs of mental health. Church leaders and pastors must preach the gospel of good mental health as well as …

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5 steps to create a mental health ministry

Web3. The third step is to increase the mental health literacy of the congregation and provide a basic understanding of various mental health challenges that may be …

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Across denominations, where is God when it comes to mental …

WebFrom the United Church of Christ to the Church of Christ, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America to the Church of the Brethren, pastors across …

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Mental Health Awareness Month, a good time to start or expand a …

WebOne in five Americans annually experience mental health issues ranging in severity from temporary psychological distress to serious depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar …

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Mental health ministry—Beginning with worship

WebWhen liturgy and worship become the work of the people, space for the sacred stories of those living with mental health conditions begin to have space in the …

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Breaking the silence of mental illness

WebThe church that claims to be following Jesus is walking in darkness when the light is not shined on mental illness, especially when the mentally ill do not feel welcomed …

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Mental illness and the Black church

WebUnfortunately, the Black church struggles with the stigma of mental illness. This struggle comes from the African American community and long-held misconceptions …

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Ministry for mental health in the Black church

WebThe black church is a peculiar institution. So, if we are to adequately address the mental health needs of those who are a part of it, we need a peculiar solution—one …

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We fall down, but we get up: Mental health, faith, hope, and …

WebFalling—experiencing failure, grief, loss, and despair—is a fact of life for us, as it was for Jesus’ early followers. However, hope inculcates the ability to get back up, …

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Building a resilient church as a trauma-informed community

WebDuring this time, we worship and listen to sermons that are focused on the theme of trauma-informed care. I believe God’s desire and heart is for trauma-informed …

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Everything beautiful in its time: COVID-19, mental health, and

WebEverything beautiful in its time: COVID-19, mental health, and resilience in the Karen Baptist Churches in the United States

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Faith and mental health—in the wake of COVID-19, responding to …

WebEventually the curve of COVID-19 will flatten, and in its wake will not only be those lives claimed by the virus but those who survive. Survivors will be traumatized …

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U.S Surgeon General declares epidemic of loneliness and isolation

WebIn addition to our physical health, loneliness and isolation contribute substantially to mental health challenges. In adults, the risk of developing depression …

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Companionship: A response to social isolation and loneliness

WebCompanionship is rooted in our natural capacities as human beings to be sensitive, compassionate, and concerned for another person. Companionship is a …

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Welcoming new mothers and making space for postpartum mood …

WebRoughly a year ago, I began raising money for a race I was running, and asked for support on social media. In particular, I was raising money for The Women’s Place at Texas …

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The epidemic in our midst: Walking alongside those living with …

WebOne in five Americans live with some form of mental illness. Additionally, 5.5% of Americans suffer with a serious mental health disorder. There is an epidemic in …

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Fit to fight: Developing spiritual fitness during the season of Lent

WebThis is the minimum discipline required to be at one’s best. To be fit to fight spiritually involves just as much discipline. Daily devotions, prayer, meditation, and a …

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Earth’s health, our health

WebMost days, even as I go about my routine activities, I spend a good amount of time reflecting on the zeitgeist that each day presents. As I write this article, I find myself …

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Can we talk about part-time clergy compensation

WebThe total compensation range for part-time work is wide, with most of the reported ranges falling between $20-$45K. Generally, the part-time clergy respondents …

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Ending a catastrophe—proclaiming and providing glimpses of …

WebFor generations now, J.R.R. Tolkien holds a particular reverence among his devotees. For example, first on his “Colbert Report” (Comedy Central) and then later …

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