canadiancascadian's review against another edition
5.0
When Steve sadly passed away earlier this year due to suicide, he left behind a love letter to the church that said, “I know you want to better, here’s a road map to get there.”
Steve knew firsthand what it was like to live with mental illness and still be part of the church. He knew how lonely and isolating it can be. He knew this was because there is so little in the way of conversation or education about this topic, and he knew church leaders needed someone to kick off that discussion.
So Steve took the initiative. He wrote this book specifically for church leaders who want to do better for those who live with mental illness.
If you are a church leader, I highly recommend this book to you.
If you are a church member who wants to understand this topic better, I highly recommend this book to you.
If you are a church member with mental illness who is looking for validation that you are not alone, this book is also for you.
Steve knew firsthand what it was like to live with mental illness and still be part of the church. He knew how lonely and isolating it can be. He knew this was because there is so little in the way of conversation or education about this topic, and he knew church leaders needed someone to kick off that discussion.
So Steve took the initiative. He wrote this book specifically for church leaders who want to do better for those who live with mental illness.
If you are a church leader, I highly recommend this book to you.
If you are a church member who wants to understand this topic better, I highly recommend this book to you.
If you are a church member with mental illness who is looking for validation that you are not alone, this book is also for you.
girlscandrum's review against another edition
4.0
This is a very important read for everyone in the church. I appreciated the author's vulnerability and candidness and his suggestions for helping (I.e. listening) others deal with their mental illness. It did get repetitive at times.
dgwright86's review against another edition
4.0
A great perspective on how churches can become hospitals of healing for folks who are suffering from mental health issues.
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