Launch a Mental Health Ministry in Your Faith Community or Organization
Mental health is one of the greatest needs in our churches, ministries, and mission-driven spaces today. If you feel called to respond, this free online Master Class is for you.
Led by Dr. Matthew S. Stanford, CEO of the Hope and Healing Center & Institute, expert in faith and mental health, this empowering series will walk you through every step of building a thriving mental health ministry—from vision to launch to long-term sustainability.
Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, volunteer, or simply passionate about helping others, you’ll gain practical tools, spiritual insight, and real guidance to take the next step.
What You’ll Learn in This Master Class:
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Laying the Foundation – Build the spiritual and practical groundwork for a mental health ministry that fits your community. Learn how to evaluate organizational readiness, create a Ministry Action Plan, and gain leadership and volunteer support.
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Mobilizing Your Ministry – Move from vision to action by training your team, overcoming barriers like stigma and burnout, and developing a launch strategy that engages your faith community.
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Sustaining Impact – Ensure long-term success by equipping new leaders, using coaching tools for 1-on-1 and group support, launching Transformed Groups, and building systems that grow and sustain your ministry.
Bonus: Before or during the Master Class, we encourage you to complete:
- Empower Faith Communities – A free 90-minute foundational course
- Mental Health Coach Training – A deeper certification for those ready to lead or offer direct support
Wherever you are on the journey, this masterclass will equip you with a clear plan and lasting confidence to make a difference.
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