Category: Mental Illness & the Church

  • Depression behind the Pulpit

    Depression behind the Pulpit

    The role of a pastor is a big call.  The pastor though not a ‘God’ to his congregation is one that often carries the burden of his or her members. I have a friend who was a pastor (or trainee pastor) but was going through a real hard patch in her life with her marriage…

  • Mental Illness in our Church pews

    Mental Illness in our Church pews

    I would be surprised to discover that people think that mental illness does not exist within the church walls.  In other words, that the people who attend church are not challenged with mental illness. That would not be a fair representation.  It is like saying people who are found in hospital are not sick! Mental illness…

  • When Suicide strikes in the Church 3 – Practical steps and tips

    When Suicide strikes in the Church 3 – Practical steps and tips

    We have been looking at what to do when suicide strikes in the church.  Some weeks back a young banker ended his life tragically after seeing his priest.  Although these incidents are isolated, in Defying Mental Illness, even one life, is a precious life. Today, we will conclude this series by examining what can the…

  • When Suicide Strikes in the Church 2 – IS PATH WARM?

    When Suicide Strikes in the Church 2 – IS PATH WARM?

    Is path warm?  What is that all about?  We will get to that in a moment but it is an acronym that could save a life! Last time, we were talking about how a young banker ended his life in a violent way after going to see his priest. Here was a young banker who…

  • When Suicide strikes in the Church – Suicide is a double grief

    When Suicide strikes in the Church – Suicide is a double grief

    Out of respect to the deceased and the family members, and with the view my facts are from our beloved internet media news, I do not wish to make judgement or comment on the details behind this enfolding suicide story.  I however got wind of this story through a close person of ours who had met the…

  • What happens when Suicide strikes in the Church?

    What happens when Suicide strikes in the Church?

    I am probably going to put my feet in muddy waters.  Going to delve into something that many would not dare address or think about.  But if you have been following me, I do not write for sensationalism especially with heartfelt topics like this one today.  Often it is out of a cry or a…