Mount Vernon’s Goforth celebrates 50 years
January 8, 2015
Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Jasper, honored its minister of congregational care, Edward Goforth, for 50 years of ministry service during a worship service Dec. 14,
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Tips for those who have family, friends with mental illness
January 8, 2015
It is important for Christians to be loving and approachable when people seek our counsel. Here are a number of positive things we can do
Mental illness remains taboo topic for many pastors
January 8, 2015
One in 4 Americans suffers from some kind of mental illness in any given year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Many look
Pastor shares personal experience of dealing with depression
January 8, 2015
Pastor, First Baptist Church, Hughson, Calif. When I was diagnosed with depression I felt as though I finally understood why I felt alone,” said one
Churches can effectively minister to members by taking proactive steps
January 8, 2015
By Steve Trader Within every church there are people who deal with mental health issues. There are three common ways the Church has traditionally dealt
Education key to helping those with mental illness
January 8, 2015
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 1 in 4 Americans suffers from some kind of mental illness in any given year. One in
Mental illness real medical condition not failure of willpower, faith or prayer life
January 8, 2015
Christian speaker and former “700 Club” co-host Sheila Walsh talks openly about her struggle with major depression, frequently sharing her testimony at conferences. At the
Church Life: Engaging ‘nones’ is challenging but possible, American church leaders say
January 8, 2015
American “nones” — people who claim no religious affiliation — come with a variety of stories. Some were raised without any religious education at all.
