Connections with Mike Thom and Colleen Houde
Mental Health and the Church: How one pastor is using his own mental health experience to help others
Connections with Mike Thom and Colleen Houde
Mental Health and the Church: How one pastor is using his own mental health experience to help others
Apr 27, 2022
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According to Lifeway Research, 49% of pastors say they rarely or never speak to their congregation about mental illness, and 65% of churchgoing family members of those with mental illness wish the church would talk more openly about mental illness.
Brad Hoefs’ life took a dramatic turn in the spring of 1995 due to a manic episode caused by bipolar disorder, which became public and ended his role as the senior pastor of one of the nation’s fastest-growing churches.
Upon seeing a need for more resources for those loving someone with a mental health diagnosis, Brad started up a ministry, Fresh Hope for Mental Health.
Today on Connections he shares his story and why it's so important to consider the mental health of pastors. He'll also chat about his ministry.
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