All ministry leaders are welcome and will walk away with practical tools, new insights, and next steps in supporting the mental health of their leaders, congregants, and community.
✔️ June 4, 2024
✔️ Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
✔️ Location:
Springwood Sports Club
83 Macquarie Rd.
Springwoods NSW 2777
Hey there, Community Worker, Ministry Leader, Pastor and Elders!
Community Worker:
Do you have the tools you need to support those doing it tough?
Ministry Leader:
Would you like to access training and tools to support those you serve?
Pastor:
Are you feeling adequately equipped to address the mental health demands within your congregation?
Elder:
Are you equipped to build a church culture that supports mental wellbeing?
Groundbreaking research into the Australian Church's response to mental health to be released at the Summit!
NAYBA has been undertaking a major piece of research into the church's response to mental health in Australia. Coupled with data from our city and state-wide Impact Audits, we have conducted over 40 interviews with church and ministry leaders, mental health professionals, and people with lived experience.
Our hope is that the research will help the Church understand how we are already responding to the issue of mental health, articulate the unique role of Australian Christians, and present practical, evidence-based strategies for better serving our congregations and the community.
See the full is of people who contributed to the research
Meet our Keynote Speakers
STREAMING LIVE VIA MELBOURNE HUB EVENT
Laura is a clinical social worker and Founder of Hope Made Strong and the Church Mental Health Summit. Laura is joining us all the way from Toronto, Canada to share her insights as a mental health clinician and community development strategist for churches that want to care for their communities without burning out.
Tim is the Director of Micah, a Baptist minister, patron of the NAYBA board and prominent social justice advocate. He is one of Australia's leading Christian voices on justice issues, and brings a wealth of wisdom to how and why churches should engage in the area of mental health.
Nic is the National Director of NAYBA Australia, which helps churches to serve those in need and transform their neighbourhoods, the founding Chair of Common Grace, and the author of Faith, Death and Pills. Nic brings his own lived experience to the topic of mental health – alongside a broad understanding of what the Church is doing on the issue nationally.
Here's what you can expect:
1. Learn about the latest care resources and tools
2. Gain knowledge from world-class experts
3. Connect with peer ministry leaders
4. Get access to the 2023 Digital Church Mental Health Summit with over 70 sessions from industry experts.
AND SO MUCH MORE!
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The 2024 Blue Mountains Church Mental Health Summit
Price includes All-Access Pass to the 2023 Digital Church Mental Health Summit with 70 talks!
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Meet The Host
Hello! My name is David, and I'm excited to host the 2024 Blue Mountain Church Mental Health Summit.
I'm the founder of A Better Way Life where we offer training and support for ministry leaders on burnout and mental health.
This year, I am excited to partner with Nayab and Hope Made Strong to offer you an awesome line-up of speakers and opportunities to build community.
I hope you are able to learn and grow from every part of this event.
There are speakers from all over the world and with different backgrounds and experiences.
The goal is to equip the church to serve and support their community, but also to strengthen the leaders.
I'm excited to join you in learning and in conversation.
See you June 2024!
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