Explore practical faith and mental health resources to help church leaders and care teams better understand and respond to mental health needs. Find information like sermons, podcasts, and other tools for strengthening church mental health care.
Rev. Dr. Loney was invited to preach on Philippians 4:4-7 and the topic of anxiety at Citylife Presbyterian Church (Boston, MA). This sermon explores the nature of anxiety and the opportunity we have to breathe, acknowledge, and respond to anxiety with godly wisdom. "Your maturity and your security [are] not found in the absence of anxiety but in Jesus!"
Bryan was recently interviewed by a fellow pastor, Dr. Gary Moritz, for The Church Vitality Podcast, a digital arm of The Church Vitality Network. Listen to their conversation which focuses on the development and scope of services at the CMHP.
The Americian Psychiatric Association Foundation offers a range of guidance in understanding and responding to mental health issues. This includes descriptions of different mental health struggles, care providers/options, and suggestions for how to respond to mental health issues in church communities.
Like the APA guide, this web resource provides descriptions of various mental health diagnoses. It also discusses related research and treatment resources to help expand awareness of community care options.
"Bryan speaks with energy and clarity. He was instrumental in helping our leadership team develop a clear strategy for mental health care. From establishing an escalation pathway and resource list to conceptualizing a care coordinator role, his insights provided us with the practical tools needed to better serve our church family.”
- Rev. Travis Bond, Senior Pastor, Medway Community Church (Medway, MA)
