Mental Health Informed Ministry
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 234
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 340
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Mental Health Informed Ministry is written with the pastor and ministry practitioner in mind. With contributions from pastors, counselor educators, and psychologists, this innovative text will equip you to:
- Conceptualize people from a biblically sound psychologically inclusive framework.
- Increase your ministry effectiveness in how you communicate with and come alongside people, and
- Tackle challenging ministry scenarios with practical and sustainable life-giving strategies that promote ministry longevity.
Each of the 15 chapters will expand your conceptual frameworks, add relevant tools to your existing inventory, and prompt thoughtful reflection of your existing and future ministry. Topics include:
- Disciples and spiritual formation;
- Trauma, shame, and grace;
- Spiritual warfare and mental disorders;
- Navigating conflict and discipline;
- Effective ministry to men and women.
Whether you are a seminary student, ministry worker, or seasoned lead pastor, Mental Health Informed Ministry can help you navigate the interpersonal barriers and difficult situations to connect with people and connect people to Jesus.
Section One: Conceptual Frameworks
Chapter 1 – What is Mental Health Informed Ministry?
Chapter 2 – Discipleship
Chapter 3 – Mental Health Integrated with Spiritual Transformation
Chapter 4 – Trauma, Resilience, and Ministry
Chapter 5 – Utilizing the Constructs of Shame and Grace as a Model for Mental Health Informed Ministry
Section Two: Pastoral Ministries
Chapter 6 – Shepherding and Care Ministry
Chapter 7 – Pastoral Care and Counseling
Chapter 8 – Spiritual Warfare and Mental Health
Chapter 9 – Preaching and Teaching
Chapter 10 – Navigating Conflict and Discipline
Section Three: Special Topics and Populations
Chapter 11 – Healthy “Goodbyes” in the Church
Chapter 12 – Myths about Ministry to Women
Chapter 13 – Engaging Masculine Spirituality in Faith Communities
Chapter 14 – Responding to Evangelical Purity Culture
Chapter 15 – A Healthy Minister and Ministry
Contributors
Jeremiah L. Peck, PhD. - Ch. 1, 9, 15
Kristen White, PsyD. - Ch. 2, 6
Calvin Blom, DMin. - Ch. 3, 8
Michelle Deeg-Davis, PhD. - Ch. 4
Richard Shaw, DMFT. - Ch. 5
Ryan Connor, PhD, DMin. - Ch. 7, 10
Aundrea Paxton, PsyD. - Ch. 11
Rachel Heffield, PhD. - Ch. 12
Daniel Bates, PhD. - Ch. 13
Sandra Noble, PhD. - Ch. 14
Jeremiah L. Peck, PhD is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Graduate School of Counseling at George Fox University in Portland, Oregon. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State or Oregon, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the State of Washington, and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). He is the founder of Ally Christian Counseling in Vancouver, Washington, and specializes in the intersection of ministry and mental health. He earned a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from University of the Cumberlands, a Master of Arts in Counseling from Multnomah University, and a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies from Multnomah Bible College. Dr. Jeremiah and is an ordained minister, currently serving as a pastor at Grace Bible Church in Kelso, Washington, and has served in Christian church ministry since 2005.