Madness and Grace: A Practical Guide for Pastoral Care and Serious Mental Illness

by Matthew Stanford and Matthew S. Stanford

Research tells us that when most people suffer from a mental health crisis, the first person they turn to for help is not a physician, a psychiatrist, or a social worker, but a pastor, a priest, or a minister. In other words, a leader in their church. Unfortunately, many church leaders are not trained to recognize mental illness and don't know when to refer someone to a mental health professional. The consequence--unintended yet tragic--is continued...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1599475790
• ISBN13: 9781599475790
• Release Date: June 2021
• Publisher: Templeton Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"