The local church is one of my loves on this earth because I think it reflects God's brilliant creativity and love for his people all mixed together in a moving and active place called the church. It's such a gift to be a part of a healthy church. This week I did quite a bit of writing about how the church has struggled to understand people within her walls that struggle with ... Read More »
mental health
Mental Health and The Church – Part 2 of 3
Stephen Grcevich, MD is a Christian child and adolescent psychiatrist who describes what he calls a huge disconnect in the two worlds he lives in each week: work and church. What's the disconnect? He puts it this way, "The families I meet through my work are far less likely than other families in our community to be actively involved in a local church. This reality is a tragic ... Read More »
Mental Health and The Church – Part 1 of 3
The church across North America has struggled to minister effectively with children, teens, and adults with common mental health conditions and their families. One reason for the lack of ministry is the absence of a widely accepted model for mental health outreach and inclusion. In Mental Health and the Church: A Ministry Handbook for Including Children and Adults with ADHD, ... Read More »