Ministry Mental Health Summit ‘24
May is Mental Health Month and we are delighted to be one of the many sponsors of Ministry Mental Health Summit Canada coming up on May 22 - 23.
Join missions and ministry leaders from across Canada to be equipped in supporting the mental health of your community.
What you can expect:
1. Learn about the latest care resources and tools
2. Gain knowledge from Canadian experts
3. Connect with peer ministry leaders
4. Ask questions live during our breakout sessions
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The summit looks amazing and comprehensive covering topics of how to reach out and support those struggling with mental health issues through your ministry context and tending to your own mental wellbeing as a ministry leader.
Daniel Whitehead, CEO of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries
Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries
Also of note is that one of the keynotes, Daniel Whitehead, CEO of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries, will be receiving The Presbyterian Church in Canada’s Cutting Edge of Mission Award on behalf of his organization at this year’s General Assembly.
This Summit will be packed with inspiration, tools, and micro skills to support yours and your ministry context’s mental health. Check it out!
And while you are at it, explore Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries - also a treasure trove of resources at your fingertips. In particular, consider if their Sanctuary Course could be of interest where you serve.
About the Sanctuary Course
How can a church become a sanctuary—a place where individuals living with mental health challenges feel safe, supported, and a sense of belonging? The Sanctuary Course was created to inspire and equip communities of faith that are asking this important question. Developed in consultation with mental health professionals, theologians, and people with lived experience, this eight-session study guide explores key mental health topics and examines meaningful ways to offer companionship, support recovery, and promote wellbeing.
Hope Made Strong and Mental Health Sunday
The Ministry Mental Health summit is hosted by our friends at Hope Made Strong. They also are working hard in this space to equip leaders with the mental health resources needed to create resilient individuals and churches with knowledgeable and confident leadership. They have this great toolkit to help your ministry context host a Mental Health Sunday. It is FREE (or you can practice generosity and offer a donation towards the costs of creating the toolkit)!
What’s Included in the Kit?
Customizable working files for all of the following:
Promo Bumper
Social Assets
Promo Graphics
Slides
Sermon Notes
Invitation post card
5-Day devotional
Small Group Curriculum
12 monthly ideas to support mental health
Consider hosting such a Sunday in the coming weeks or any week of the year that might fit with your schedule. As Hope Made Strong says: “Churches are a front-line mental health resource for their members” (and I’d add the community at large).