In the Market with Janet Parshall Hour 1: Mental Health For Ministry
Sep 25, 2025
Dr. Mark Mayfield, an expert on mental health in ministry and editor of The Mental Health Handbook for Ministry, shares insights on the pressing mental health crisis faced by pastors and their congregations. He discusses the alarming impact of loneliness and technology on mental well-being, urging churches to foster connection. Mark emphasizes the need for a compassionate theology of suffering, practical resources for all church members, and the importance of listening before offering solutions. He also highlights strategies for addressing suicide risk and clarifying mental health conditions like bipolar disorder.
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Program Framing And Book Introduction
- Janet frames the hour around equipping the church to help those who suffer mentally and emotionally.
- She introduces Dr. Mark Mayfield and the new Mental Health Handbook for Ministry as a practical resource.
Loneliness Drives The Mental Health Crisis
- Loneliness is the upstream cause driving much of today's mental health crisis.
- Churches can counteract it by creating relationship-rich spaces where people feel known.
Mind, Body, Spirit Are Inseparable
- The mind, body, and spirit are inseparable and must be cared for holistically.
- A weak theology of suffering produces a poor theology of care in the church.
