The Elephant in the Sanctuary

I facilitated a panel discussion at my home church in Kingsville, MO last month between pastors and mental health professionals. The insights shared and answers we learned were AMAZING. I would encourage you to check out the YouTube videos of the recordings of the sections of the discussion.

Check out the following links for the topics we covered:

Introduction of Host and Panelists

Part I: Mental Illness in the Church

Part II: Understanding the Cause is Medical, Not Spiritual

Part III: Ways to Address the Medical Mental Illness

Part IV: Finding Hope with Mental Illness

Part V: Practical Solutions to Mental Illness Challenges

Part VI: Suicidality and Risk Factors

Part VII: Fresh Hope for Mental Health Support Group Info

Q&A Session

A huge thanks to the panelists that came out and shared their time, expertise and resources with the community!

Pastor Brad Hoefs, Fresh Hope for Mental Health, Omaha, NE
Dr. Stephanie Fidler, Diakonos Christian Counseling, Independence, MO
Pastor Robin Dale, Elm Spring Baptist Church, Kingsville, MO
Rev. Steven Mulford, Living Foundation Ministries, Blue Springs, MO
Dr. Luther Smith, Calvary University, MO
Steve Owens, LPC, Kingsville, MO