Biola University Mental Health and the Church Initiative

Biola University Mental Health and the Church Initiative The Mental Health and the Church Initiative at Biola University exists to foster flourishing in ministry leaders, churches and Christian organizations.

The Mental Health and the Church Initiative (MHC) at Biola University exists to foster flourishing in ministry leaders, churches and Christian organizations. An arm of Biola’s Rosemead School of Psychology, MHC provides research, resources, and services aimed at proactively improving mental health and wellbeing, especially for ministry leaders. Follow us here for support, resources, research insig

hts, and upcoming events! Our strategic objectives:

📈 Lead in Research - Become a leader in producing, aggregating, and disseminating cutting-edge research on positive mental health and well-being in the church.

⛪ Resource the Church - Become a leader in providing consolidated resources and services on positive mental health for ministry leaders, congregations, denominations and parachurch ministries.

🛠️ Train Ministry Coaches - Create and sustain a leading network of trained Flourishing in Ministry coaches that support and equip ministry leaders for flourishing ministry.

📚 Equip Students - Train students for the sake of increasing mental health preparedness in the local church. Learn more at: www.biola.edu/mhc

The health of an organization depends on the health of its leaders and the leaders can only be as healthy as the organiz...
12/06/2024

The health of an organization depends on the health of its leaders and the leaders can only be as healthy as the organization enables them to be. Our organizational services are aimed at supporting individuals, teams, and organizations so that both ministry leaders and congregations can flourish. We offer:

🔹 Coaching
Flourishing in Ministry coaching focuses on the holistic, personal formation of ministry leaders. We integrate practical and pastoral theology, applied positive psychology from the Flourishing in Ministry project, and ministry leadership coaching into experiences that help ministry leaders increase their wellbeing. We also provide curriculum-driven group coaching to increase flourishing among groups of leaders.

🔹 Consulting
The context in which ministry leaders work has a significant effect on their wellbeing. We work with key leaders in your organization to develop the kind of organizational dynamics that foster wellbeing for all your leaders.

🔹 Speaking
Bring an expert on ministry leader wellbeing to speak to your leaders and ministry teams.

🔹 Training
We train leadership teams of any size to develop personalized wellbeing plans, establish team practices that foster wellbeing, and develop skills to help leaders improve the wellbeing of those you serve.

Access our organizational services at https://www.flourishinginministry.org/flourishing-ministry-teams.

Are you a ministry leader struggling to find balance between your work and personal life? Do you want to flourish in all...
12/04/2024

Are you a ministry leader struggling to find balance between your work and personal life? Do you want to flourish in all areas of your life? Check out our coaching program specifically designed for ministry leaders like you. Our expert coaches will work with you to develop personalized strategies to help you achieve your goals and become the best version of yourself.

Visit flourishinginministry.org/coaching-program/ to schedule a free coaching session today!

According to Christian psychologist Dr. Archibald Hart, "Pastors don't get into trouble because they forget they are pas...
11/26/2024

According to Christian psychologist Dr. Archibald Hart, "Pastors don't get into trouble because they forget they are pastors. They get into trouble because they forget they are persons." You are a person, a human being, before you are a pastor or a pastor’s spouse. You are more than your very important and sacred role.

The free Flourishing in Ministry Well-being Assessment is designed to help you check in with yourself and your overall well-being so you can continue to flourish in your own life and ministry. We invite you to take the assessment to receive a comprehensive well-being evaluation on key research-based dimensions found to contribute to flourishing in ministry: Daily Wellbeing, Resilience, Thriving, and Authenticity. Personalized recommendations for how to improve in each of the dimensions are included in the results to help you engage in practices that can create a positive cycle of well-being.

Access the free assessment at: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7884696/flourishing-in-ministry-assessment

Ever wondered how to last in ministry for the long-haul? The Flourishing in Ministry model highlights the key dimensions...
11/15/2024

Ever wondered how to last in ministry for the long-haul? The Flourishing in Ministry model highlights the key dimensions that our research has found contribute to flourishing in ministry. These four dimensions, Daily Wellbeing, Resilience, Thriving, and Authenticity, are interrelated. We know that Ministry Leaders can engage in practices that boost their own wellbeing in one or more of these dimensions.

When wellbeing increases in one area, it has a positive impact on other areas as well. Ministry Leaders can engage in practices that create a positive cycle of wellbeing.

Download the free Flourishing in Ministry Guide to learn more! https://www.flourishinginministry.org/downloadable-guide

“Pastors don’t get nearly enough credit for the preventative mental health work that they’re doing just by doing what th...
11/12/2024

“Pastors don’t get nearly enough credit for the preventative mental health work that they’re doing just by doing what they do.” - Rev. Dr. Chris Adams, Executive Director of the Mental Health and the Church Initiative

In the latest episode of The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast, Rev. Dr. Chris Adams joins Dr. Ed Stetzer to explore the critical intersection of mental health and ministry. Together, they discuss the vital role church leaders play in the mental health of their congregations and the unique mental health challenges pastors face themselves.

🎧 To listen, visit: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/500253-chris-adams-pastors-helping-mental-health.html

At the Mental Health and Church Initiative we believe that every ministry leader and congregation can flourish at a high...
11/12/2024

At the Mental Health and Church Initiative we believe that every ministry leader and congregation can flourish at a high level. We’ve created a variety of resources and services to help you get there.

- Bring us to You: Schedule a discovery call to see how we can support you and the people you serve through coaching, training, consulting or speaking.

- Assess Your Wellbeing: Take the Flourishing in Ministry Assessment to see how well you’re flourishing in the areas of daily wellbeing, resilience, thriving and authenticity.

- Get a Coach: Meet with a Flourishing in Ministry Certified Coach to help you make a plan to improve your mental health and wellbeing.

- Become a Coach: Become a Flourishing in Ministry Coach, based on over 10 years of scientific research, so you can help others flourish.

- Counseling and Mental Health Education: Explore counseling services and mental health education opportunities offered by Biola’s Counseling Center.

Visit www.biola.edu/mhc for more information!

The Mental Health and the Church Initiative (MHC) at Biola University exists to foster flourishing in ministry leaders, ...
11/12/2024

The Mental Health and the Church Initiative (MHC) at Biola University exists to foster flourishing in ministry leaders, churches and Christian organizations. An arm of Biola’s Rosemead School of Psychology, MHC provides research, resources, and services aimed at proactively improving mental health and wellbeing, especially for ministry leaders. Follow us here for support, resources, research insights, and upcoming events!

Our strategic objectives:

📈 Lead in Research - Become a leader in producing, aggregating, and disseminating cutting-edge research on positive mental health and well-being in the church.

⛪ Resource the Church - Become a leader in providing consolidated resources and services on positive mental health for ministry leaders, congregations, denominations and parachurch ministries.

🛠️ Train Ministry Coaches - Create and sustain a leading network of trained Flourishing in Ministry coaches that support and equip ministry leaders for flourishing ministry.

📚 Equip Students - Train students for the sake of increasing mental health preparedness in the local church.

Learn more at: www.biola.edu/mhc

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