How do churches in Canada talk about mental health and illness? Are they talking about mental health? How equipped are they to do so? Is there a stigma?
A recent study by the Flourishing Congregations Institute at Ambrose University explores these questions, and the results are now available in a half-hour webinar: 15 minutes to present the research and 15 minutes for questions and answers. For those who were able to catch the webinar live, there was also some time for networking and further discussion.
I really like this bite-sized format that offers good information based on the work of the Institute and is responsive to questions from church leaders and congregants. I’m sharing this webinar below, and since other Flourishing Forward webinars are in the works, I’ve listed them below as well. While the webinar is titled “What Church Leaders Should Know about Mental Health and Illness in Their Congregation,” I recommend it for anyone interested in the church and mental health and illness.
Upcoming Webinars
Congregations That Make a Difference in Their Community: The Halo Effect
November 29, 2024
Churches Discipling Children: What Is and Is Not Working
January 31, 2025
Gender Light Bulb Moments in Ministry: Canadian Women Pastors’ Experiences of Gender Inequality
March 21, 2025
For more information, please the Flourishing Congregations website, where you can also sign up to receive the latest research on churches in Canada.
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