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13 Stats on Mental Health and the Church

WEB59 percent of those actually suffering from mental illness say the same. 53 percent of churchgoers with mental illness say the church has been supportive. 76 …

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The Church Can’t Ignore Mental Health Any Longer

WEBResearch shows one in five adults experience mental issues such as depression and anxiety every year. And you know these aren’t just statistics. These are …

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Isn’t It Time We Talked about Mental Health

WEBOne out of four people experience some type of mental illness in a given year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. That means people sitting in …

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Assembling the 5 Components of a Healthy Church

WEB3. Evangelistic Fervor. Evangelistic fervor is the application of the Great Commission into everyday life so that church members become missionaries. 4. …

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Weekly Church Attendance Leads to Better Health

WEBCiting numerous studies and analyses, VanderWeele argues that the evidence suggests weekly religious service attendance is associated with “lower mortality risk, …

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Getting Beyond the Stigma of Mental Illness

WEBThe Lifeway Research study was designed to address that stigma and to help churches better assist those affected by mental illness. Researchers focused on …

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5 Ways in Which Pastors Need to Stay Healthy

WEBEating a balanced diet, getting enough rest, enjoying a walk, and taking a day off increases a pastor’s health and effectiveness. If you’re afraid to visit a doctor, please …

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21 Simple Habits That Can Benefit a Pastor’s Overall Health

WEB9. Enjoy more sunlight exposure. Exposure to sunlight (especially in the morning) releases Vitamin D, increases melatonin and serotonin, and sets your …

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Growing Teenage Depression Calls for Response from the Church

WEBThe National Survey on Drug Use and Health has recorded a rise in depression among teens in recent years. In 2016, 12.8% of those 12 to 17 years old …

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6 Keys For Pastors in Maintaining Mental Health

WEB2. Become Active. Physical movement can aid in maintaining our mental health. Many pastors take care of everyone else to the point we actually fail to take care …

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Mental Health Declines Among Americans, Except Weekly …

WEBThe percentage of near weekly or monthly churchgoers who rate their current mental health as excellent fell from 47% last year to 35% this year, a 12-point …

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5 Encouraging Church Trends Right Now

WEBWithin the report, five specific trends can give church leaders and members hope that the post-pandemic reality continues to improve. 1. Attendance continues to …

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Pastors Have Congregational and, for Some, Personal Experience …

WEBBeyond talking about it from the pulpit, 9 in 10 U.S. Protestant pastors (89%) say local churches have a responsibility to provide resources and support for individuals …

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Pastors Face a Growing Health Crisis

WEBPastors caught fewer diseases, had fewer accidents, and lived longer than most other people, says Rae Jean Proeschold-Bell, research director of the Duke Clergy …

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Most Pastors Report Feeling Lonely

WEBNetwork of support. This issue seems to be especially applicable among younger pastors. Those under 45 are the most likely to say they have a spiritual need to …

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Are Christian Teens Influencing or Being Influenced by the World

WEBThere is no small encouragement here that rates of depression and suicidal thoughts are more than half for committed Christians. When we ground ourselves in the …

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Young Bible Readers More Likely to be Faithful Adults, Study Finds

WEBTwenty-nine percent of the young adults regularly read the Bible while growing up, according to their parents. On average, that group has 12.5 percent higher …

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8 Prayers You Can Pray for Your Mission Teams

WEBPray that your teams will be spiritually prepared for the work and war they are sure to face. 3. Pray for the flexibility of the mission team. Sometimes our mission plans …

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