Friday's Catch: 'How faith leaders can get a grasp on the mental health crisis' And More

How faith leaders can get a grasp on the mental health crisis

Clergy can’t solve every congregant’s mental health problem, but we can be a conduit of information and help.

10 ways church leaders can support people with mental illnesses
This post suggests 10 ways pastors and other church leaders can support people with behavioral haalth issues.

How Safe Spaces Contribute to Mental Health
This post examines the importance of creating safe spaces for people with behavioral health issues.

When Confused Church Leaders Speak on Combat Trauma and PTSD, Warriors Suffer
In a recent viral video, John MacArthur, the well-known pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, told attendees of a Bible conference in California that “there’s no such thing as PTSD.”...MacArthur, like many other faith-based leaders, has an incorrect and unbalanced view about mental health issues and solutions. His uneducated and ignorant comments demand a direct rebuttal.

“Innovating to Build Communities Where All Can Flourish” featuring K Scarry
How can a passion for helping people flourish lead to social innovation? We speak with K Scarry about social innovation and the ways she is supporting local artists, helping create spaces where everyone can thrive, and more.

Harlem church offers vegan cooking classes to promote healthy lifestyle
‘We’re showing people that you can eat healthy and satisfy your taste buds,’ said Karen Phipps, director of the church’s health ministry.

A Year After COVID-19, Pastors Reflect on Lessons Learned
Nearly a year after the official end of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, pastors are looking back on the lessons they learned.

Guidelines for Healthy Clergy Transitions
Susan Nienaber says all major life transitions can be hard, but ministry transitions come with unique challenges. She provides helpful guidance on how a pastor and congregation can make a healthy transition when clergy come and go.

5 Church Factors That Influence a Pastor’s Health
In many ways, pastors’ wellness is intertwined with their churches. These five church factors play a role in the pastor’s health.

Saying Goodbye in the Sermon
Beverly Zink-Sawyer says the sermon can provide a way of offering a good and gracious “goodbye” to a pastor, preacher, or member of the congregation who is leaving. She provides guidance on acknowledging the past while also claiming the hope in what is yet to come, a list of dos and don’ts, and key biblical references.