As discussed in session 2, here is a curriculum you can use for your Sunday School Class.

Thank you Shelby for taking that step to deepen your commitment and education as a Mental Health Coach.

Hello Kirk! Thank you for your role as a Fatherhood Coordinator. Supporting fathers to be is often forgotten during pregnancy. I love your reference to “pro-abundant life” John 10:10. I hope that this Mental Health Ministry Master Class adds value to your previous training and education.

Answer according to Matthew S. Stanford, Ph.D.:

When people come to a faith community seeking help, they often want to meet with the clergy—the senior pastor or priest. But this can quickly become overwhelming. Clergy don’t always have the time or capacity to meet with everyone consistently, nor are they trained to provide mental health…

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Q: What is the importance of having Mental Health Coaches inside the church even though they are not counselors?

Share your answers in the forum below and I will share Matthew S. Stanford, Ph.D. answer before our next session. I look forward to reading your answers and seeing you all online tomorrow for session #2!

My name is Kirk. I am the fatherhood program coordinator at a pregnancy resource center. Some say “pro-life” while I prefer “pro-abundant life”. John 10:10. In my encounters with men who come into our center I see the need to recognize and refer when someone is challenged not just with the question of life but with all the circumstances…

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Hello Shelby! Thank you for your heart and passion for launching a Mental Health Ministry within your faith community. We know that 70% of individuals struggling with mental health distress often turn to a clergy or faith community. Your faithfulness will have a lasting impact in your community and those you serve. We look forward to hearing…

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It is time to log on and get ready to learn how to Laying the Foundation of your Mental Health Ministry!

Hello Tanya,

I finished the Mental Health Coaching and am starting the Empower Faith Communities.

Hi there, I am Shelby Lynn Tate. I am eager to launch a mental health ministry at my church now that I have finished the Mental Health Coaching Certificate program. People have preconceived notions, unfavorable attitudes, and preconceptions about people with mental health issues. and I desire to help support people who are struggling with…

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Thank you so much!

Nice to meet you Robert! Thank you for your work as a RN and a first responder. I am glad to hear you have started your journey as a Mental Health Coach in preparation of today’s MHM Master Class. In my time as a Mental Health Coach, I have found it very rewarding helping others and walking along side their mental health journey. I hope you…

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Good morning,

I’m an RN with 22 + years of experience, but have always felt led to be a coach. I’m currently taking the Mental Health Coach curriculum and previously completed the Empower Faith Communities training. I’m looking to launch a Mental Health Ministry. Thanks for the opportunity!

Robert

I’m Jessica and my first introduction to Gateway to Hope trainings was Empower Faith Communities. I would love to start a Mental Health Ministry within my church but have no idea where to begin.

After personal experience with Mental Health issues I just want to give back in anyway I can.

Thanks! I can’t wait to meet everyone today.

We are a community of individuals who each bring a unique background to the table, and here at GTHU, we love connecting and learning from one another.

Share a bit about who you are and what brought you here. Are you a Mental Health Ministry leader? Have you completed any educational training, like Empower Faith Communities or Mental Health…

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Hi Tanya!

I’ve taken Empower Faith Communities 🙂

Good morning, MHM forum group! We’re excited to connect with you all online today. How many of you are excited to join us? Have you had a chance to complete any of the suggested courses, like Empower Faith Communities or Mental Health Coach Training?

Today’s Master Class will feature interactive moments in our chats and on the forum, so please…

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