Mental Health Resources

At Columbia Theological Seminary, we place an emphasis on mental health and wellness within the campus culture of the seminary. We understand the need for personal care, crisis destabilization, and mental health and that we are forming leaders for the church and the world who need and will need to care for their souls while caring for the souls of others.

We hope that these resources will help you in this endeavor.

Blog Posts

In his Dr. G. & Friends Blog, Dr. Israel Galindo, Associate Dean for Lifelong Learning, addresses mental health and church well-being.

Addressing Clergy Mental Health

Clergy Self-Care

Stress and Anxiety in the Church

More blog posts

Through its Center for Lifelong Learning, Columbia has other resources to help guide you along your journey.

Ministering to Ministers (MTM) assists clergy in crisis after a forced termination or events that could potentially lead to a forced termination. The services are extended to pastors, associate pastoral staff, ministers, church program staff and spouses of clergy. Learn more.

If you want to assist others on their spiritual journey while deepening your own relationship to God, take a look at our Contemplative Spirituality Program.

Videos

President Victor Aloyo, Jr. on the importance of mental health for Columbia Theological Seminary and for the church at large.

Dr. Jake Myers on the importance of pastoral mental health.

Rev. Lindsay Geist discusses the importance of mental health for our students and for pastors.

Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes shares why self-care is important and a few tips for how you can incorporate self-care into your everyday. Dr. Walker-Barnes has published Sacred Self-Care: Daily Practices for Nurturing Our Whole Selves a seven-week guide to help you shift your behaviors and create lifelong habits to care for your whole self— mind, body, and soul. Learn more.

Blog Posts

Videos

For More Information on Mental Health

Setting Up a Community of Care

Podcasts