Description
This article describes the faithful and intentional journey of Black Church leaders in addressing the mental health crisis. The article, featured in the Indianapolis Star, describes how contemporary Black Churches in Indiana have prayerfully deepened approaches to pastoral care for those who experience mental health challenges.
Features
- Real-life examples
- Research data
- Audio version
Practical Applications
- Share the article with pastoral staff as part of an effort to learn about how other congregations have addressed mental illness in supportive ways.
- Pull quotes and statistics for a newsletter or Sunday bulletin crediting the article and providing a link to the online publication.
- Implement mental health programs in your congregation.
- Train staff to recognize and respond to mental health needs.
- Develop community partnerships for support.
