MSG's Mental Health Training for Korean American Church Leaders

“This program has opened up my eyes on the needs and the ways to address the needs that are all around us, including myself. I do need to review all the videos and the materials and assess the situations at our church and develop the roadmap and plans with others who have the heart and the calling for this worthy ministry.”

1st Cohort Participant

“주변의 사람들을 겉모습이 아닌 내면과 아픔을 바라볼 수 있는 마음이 좀 더 깊어졌고, 주변에 여러 정신적 어려움과 고통 가운데 있는 분들을 어떻게 도와 드려야할지에 대하여 좀 더 구체적으로 알게 된 것 같습니다. 우선 제 자신의 인식이 변화되었고, 교회와 주변에도 인식의 변화가 일어나기를 소망합니다. ”

Okhee Kim, 2nd Cohort Participant

“I think I was the one who was blessed the most throughout the program. As I was listening to my teammates, I was able to understand and see from their perspective. As someone from an older generation compared to my teammates, it brought me hope and conviction that God is already working on the next generation. To see such passionate people who love God and His people was amazing and a blessing!!”

1st Cohort Participant

“이민생활 바쁜 일정에 쫓기듯, 형식적인 예배자의 삶을 살아왔던 시간들을 돌아보고, 하나님께서 우리를 부르신 뜻을 알 수 있는 좋은 기회가 되었습니다.건강한 교회를 위한, 리더자들의 정신 건강을 위한 시간적 안식, 공간적 안식처들이 필요하며, 성도들의 정신 건강의 중요성과 문제 해결을 위해 구성되어야 하는 모임과 예산이 필요하다는 것 또한 놀라운 깨달음이 되었습니다.”

Soon Kwon, 2nd Cohort Participant

“I was most encouraged by how many people signed up for this course and how many pastors around the country are committed to caring for the mental health of their congregants. I'm very thankful for the fruit God will bear through these trainings for the betterment of our brothers/sisters who are fighting with their mental health.”

1st Cohort Participant

“Personally, I have appreciated the unique space to explore mental health in the Korean-American context. I was moved by the facts and discussion which has brought awareness and desire to begin addressing the mental health needs in myself, my family, my friends and church, especially the Korean-American community. Having the tools to approach our mental health with a godly perspective has been freeing and healing. Thank you for creating this content and bringing in trained professionals to teach and support learners. ”

2nd Cohort Participant

“This program has not only broadened my understanding of mental health, but also encouraged me to be more involved in finding ways to provide support to those who need it. I pray that we can continue to work together to find healing for our community, listening to one voice, one heart at a time. ”

2nd Cohort Partcipant

“정신건강은 요즘 모두가 의식적이든 무의식적이든 겪고 있는 이슈입니다. 이런 배움과 지식을 통해 좀 더 이해할 수 있고 교회세팅에도 사람들에게도 접목시키고 적용시키고 있어서 감사합니다. 이런 건강한 대화가 교회 안에서 반드시 필요했고 이 기회로 시작했습니다.”

2nd Cohort Partcipant

“This has been such an invaluable training. I realize we’re just scratching the surface and we have a long way to go in terms of implementing everything we have learned. However there always has to be a starting point and there should be ongoing conversations about mental health topics. At the very least, I hope our church is open to starting a group or a forum to Talk about such issues. I’m also hoping To encourage our church to create an excel Spreadsheet of congregants specialties so we know who we can reach out to. ”

2nd Cohort Participant

“Thank you for creating a place of growth and learning for us. I am leaving with greater urgency and feelings of being more equipped to begin move more practically towards action in our church promoting a mentally healthy church. ”

2nd Cohort Participant