PSY 210 – Mental Health Integration (3 Credits)
Discover the transformative insights of this course as it explores the intersections between mental health concepts, biblical teachings, ministry, and the church. Delve into various modalities of wellness, biblical teaching on well-being, identity, self-care, vulnerability, and effective giving and receiving of help. Join Brandon Appelhans as he shares his personal mental health journey its broader implications, and how the church can adeptly contribute to addressing the pressing challenges of the mental health crisis.
Persuasion unto Consensus (Church Polity)
Consensus church government by pastoral persuasion gives many advantages: maturity for the saints, knowing the mind of Christ, church unity, and an edifying decision-making process. This scriptural form of church government will also enable church leaders to lead more like Jesus.
The Advantages of Smaller Churches
Did Jesus intend for churches to have thousands of members? Is bigger better? Did you know that for the first two hundred years of the Christian church, believers met almost exclusively in private homes? Did you know that smaller churches have many advantages over larger churches? Did you know that every NT letter written to a church was written to a church that met in someone’s home? Did you know that most activities prescribed for churches can only function in a small church?
My Journey
Hello! My name is Korey Lincoln. I am from central Texas in the USA but live in Northeast Texas, just outside the Dallas metroplex. Happily married to my wife Ashley for over 11 years, we have one beautiful daughter named Lexi. We are all animal lovers. Our family includes three cats and three corgis. Called by God to ministry, I found the Christian Leaders Institute to study for ministry.
I grew up in church and felt called to ministry around 13. However, I then fell off my path by letting life get in the way. I went several years doing my own thing and forgetting to give glory to God. Eventually, God called me back. At 31, I thought about the first time I heard God speak to me about going into ministry. That is when I realized I was down the wrong path.
My Ministry Calling and Study for Ministry at CLI
One morning, I was in a major car accident on the way to work. I was in the hospital for several weeks. That’s where I found the Christian Leaders Institute. After reading what Christian Leaders was all about, I knew that finding CLI’s website was a sign from God. Therefore, I immediately signed up to study for ministry.
I aim to be a spiritual teacher and counselor to those in need. I want to help troubled youth and couples needing help in their marriage or offer pre-marriage counseling and wedding services. Eventually, God willing, I would like to become a full-time pastor. My journey with CLI is just beginning!
Register a Study Account
Register for a free study account, automatically enrolling you in the Getting Started Class at the Christian Leaders Learning Platform. The Getting Started class will take you less than an hour to complete.
When you log in to the Learning Platform, you will notice that the Getting Started Class automatically appears on your dashboard.
The Getting Started Class will orientate you to the Christian Leaders Learning Platform and the Programs offered, including:
- Ministry Awards, Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees with the Christian Leaders Institute.
- Minister Credentialling (Ordination) with the Christian Leaders Alliance, including local Soul Center registration possibilities.
Note: You can enroll in tuition-free courses or mini-courses immediately without finishing the getting started class.
Find out more about women in ministry here.
Lost, But God Found Me
My name is Monee (moe-nay) Correll. Divorced, I live in North Carolina and have three adult children. Furthermore, I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a mental health concentration from Southern New Hampshire University. Recently, I became a student at the Christian Leaders Institute to get ministry training and ordination as a minister.
For most of my life, I separated myself from God. Childhood trauma and maltreatment caused a massive rift between me and God. How could I sit in church on Sunday, listen to the preacher talk about how much God loves children, and then go home and be beaten daily?
Ordination as a Minister through CLI
Until this spring, I was a fully practicing Wiccan. But then, I began to hear God calling to me. Instead of fighting or ignoring Him, I chose to listen. And I found Him! I opened my heart and my life and let God back in. I welcomed Him with open arms and asked Him to show me what He wants me to do for Him. Now, I want to be a lighthouse to those lost in the darkness as I once was. Furthermore, I want to spread God’s love and acceptance to those who feel lost and alone in the world. I hope my ministry to others will bring them out of the darkness and into God’s light!
Study Interest at CLI: I want to receive my official ordination as a Minister and learn about other areas to grow my ministry.
My Ministry Goals: I aim to be a lighthouse for those still lost in the darkness like I once was. I want to grow my relationship with God to help those suffering.
Hobbies: I enjoy reading, writing, and knitting. In the fall, I love knitting warm scarves to give to people experiencing homelessness and those in need. I hope to also start knitting prayer shawls in the future.
Register a Study Account
Register for a free study account, automatically enrolling you in the Getting Started Class at the Christian Leaders Learning Platform. The Getting Started class will take you less than an hour to complete.
When you log in to the Learning Platform, you will notice that the Getting Started Class automatically appears on your dashboard.
The Getting Started Class will orientate you to the Christian Leaders Learning Platform and the Programs offered, including:
- Ministry Awards, Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees with the Christian Leaders Institute.
- Minister Credentialling (Ordination) with the Christian Leaders Alliance, including local Soul Center registration possibilities.
Note: You can enroll in tuition-free courses or mini-courses immediately without finishing the getting started class.
Find out more about women in ministry here.