The global church is beginning to recognize that mental health and trauma issues must be a major ministry priority. Mental health problems are usually the result of a combination of many factors. including family environment, biology, personality, spirituality, and challenging community contexts. Traumatic events are also recognized as a major cause of mental health problems. The lack of attention to mental health and trauma both by the church and secular society has left thousands of people with mental health problems stigmatized or judged as spiritually deficient. Untreated mental illness can result in sexual and physical abuse, and neglect. Those with mental health problems have poorer health care, diminished human rights, and higher mortality. They comprise one of the largest mission fields for the church worldwide.
Rediscovering the ‘Whole’ in ‘Holistic Mission’
Lausanne Movement
The Lausanne Global Classroom connects emerging evangelical leaders and the global church to key issues in global missions today. Each Classroom episode consists of a series of short video segments totaling about 45 minutes and is supplemented by a User Guide, which contains discussion questions, suggested activities and assignments, further reading, and academic syllabus. Lausanne Global Classroom episodes are easily adaptable for small group, individual, church or educational settings.
The Lausanne Movement connects influencers and ideas for global mission, with a vision of the gospel for every person, disciple-making churches for every people and place, Christ-like leaders for every church and sector, and kingdom impact in every sphere of society. Learn about our beginnings, ongoing connections, and mission today.
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