by Beth Alford, MA in Theology & Culture | Oct 16, 2025 | Community, Leaders, Politics
Community is a long-standing value and component of Christian religious life. Yet, the winsome idea that people can gather around a shared mission, worship and devotion to the life of Jesus is not enough for many of today’s believers. In one survey by Lifeway, 50...by Beth Alford, MA in Theology & Culture | Jul 17, 2025 | Clergy, Mental Health
Is Church Good for Your Mental Health? Part 2 in the Mental Health and Ministry Series I know what you’re thinking. You clicked on this article expecting me to tear apart the church’s abysmal track record on mental health. Sure, there’s plenty to...by Beth Alford, MA in Theology & Culture | Jun 26, 2025 | Mental Health
The first in a new series: The Intersection of Mental Health and Ministry As our national mental health crisis continues to escalate, church leaders can find themselves ill-equipped to know how to guide their people who are struggling with depression, addiction or...