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Mental Health Informed Ministry is written with the pastor and ministry practitioner in mind. With contributions from pastors, counselor educators, and psychologists, this innovative text will equip you to:

• Conceptualize people from a biblically sound psychologically inclusive framework.
• Increase your ministry effectiveness in how you communicate with and come alongside people, and
• Tackle challenging ministry scenarios with practical and sustainable life-giving strategies that promote ministry longevity.

Each of the 15 chapters will expand your conceptual frameworks, add relevant tools to your existing inventory, and prompt thoughtful reflection of your existing and future ministry. Topics include:

• Disciples and spiritual formation;
• Trauma, shame, and grace;
• Spiritual warfare and mental disorders;
• Navigating conflict and discipline;
• Effective ministry to men and women.

Whether you are a seminary student, ministry worker, or seasoned lead pastor, Mental Health Informed Ministry can help you navigate the interpersonal barriers and difficult situations to connect with people and connect people to Jesus.