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A significant percentage of pastors aspire to address mental illness, but how many actually do?

SharperIron Wed, 12/03/14 8:29 pm
Church & Ministry
Mental Illness
Counseling
Pastoral Ministry

“About 66% of pastors say that they mention mental illness in a message, sermon, or homily once a year, rarely, or never.” CT/LifeWay Research

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