Mental Health
& the Church
CALLED TO CARE 2025
A Ministry Training & Equipping Event
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Recap
Plano Event Center
2000 E Spring Creek Pkwy,
Plano, TX 75074
Saturday, June 21, 2025
9am - 5pm
Do you feel called to care?
We all know someone who is struggling with mental health challenges. Maybe it’s a friend, a family member, or even yourself. Anxiety, depression, addiction, and stress are at an all-time high, and people are searching for real hope. As Christians, we are called to care – but where do we start?
Join us in person or online for our annual Called to Care equipping event on Saturday, June 21. After last year’s incredible sold-out response, we’re diving even deeper into Mental Health and the Church this year – with insights from leading experts and more hands-on practical tools, all rooted in God’s Word.
Whether you're a ministry leader, counselor, coach, or simply someone who feels called to care, this event will equip you with practical tips and guidance to bring hope and healing to those under your care.
We have an inspiring lineup of speakers who will encourage you and help you apply God’s Word to the real-life mental issues facing us today. You’ll also be supported in your calling by a community of like-minded believers who are passionate about helping others.
Last year’s event sold out, so don’t wait – get your in person or virtual ticket today!
Early Bird Pricing
Special pricing ends April 30, 2025
In-Person
$129
$99
Virtual
$79
$59
In Person
$129 $99
Includes Free 30 Day Devotional and Lunch
Virtual
$79 $59
Includes Free 30 Day Devotional (PDF)
Group Discount for 5+ Attendees
In Person: 20% off
Virtual: $30 per ticket
Why attend?
- Receive Biblical Training from the Experts: Learn from experienced ministry leaders, pastors, and professional counselors. You will be equipped and encouraged by the biblical teaching on how to address the mental health needs in your family, church, workplace, school, and community.
- Find Support & Christian Community: Get plugged in and network with like-minded believers doing similar ministry as you – share ideas, build relationships, and be encouraged by fellow brothers and sisters.
- Get Practical Tools & Be Equipped: We’ll be sharing helpful resources and insights that you can use in life, ministry, and work. You’ll also learn about Hope for the Heart’s ministry and training resources that can equip you to address mental health issues from a biblical perspective.
- Grow in Your Calling: We’ll help you become better equipped to do the ministry God has already called you to do – whether lay counseling, youth ministry, serving in your local church, pastoral care, mentoring or life coaching, or professional counseling / mental health services.
- In-Person & Livestream Option: This was a packed-room, sold-out event last year! If you can’t make it in-person, you can join us online and enjoy the livestream.
- Free Book & Lunch Provided: Attendees will receive a free copy of the Keys for Living book on Lay Counseling (Virtual attendees will receive a digital copy.)
What will I learn?
- How to Apply & Use God’s Word: You will learn what God’s Word says about mental health and how to use the Bible to speak into real life issues such as worry, anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, suicide, abuse, and more.
- How to Integrate Faith & Mental Health: We’ll discuss how and why to address mental health issues in the Church and how to apply a faith-based approach to mental health issues.
- How You and Your Church Can Make a Difference: You will learn how and why having a lay counseling ministry is critical to helping people who are hurting, brokenhearted, or in crisis. We’ll also cover the biblical foundations for lay counseling and discipleship-based care and how to overcome common roadblocks and obstacles in lay counseling ministry.
- How You Can Be Equipped: You’ll discover the comprehensive set of books and video resources of Hope for the Heart and how they can help you and your church address mental health issues.
Who should attend?
- People with a Calling to Help Others – If you have a heart and calling to help those who are hurting and broken, this event is for you. You’ll learn how to help people who are facing mental health challenges, emotional and relational struggles, and spiritual life issues.
- Christian Lay Counselors & Life Coaches – If you’re involved in your church or serve as a coach, mentor, or lay counselor – you don’t want to miss this event. This is a community where your faith is honored and supported. You’ll find ways to sharpen your skills and grow as a Christian and servant-leader.
- Pastors & Ministry Leaders –This is a great event to invite your church, especially if you serve in one of the follow roles: Senior and Staff Pastors, Youth Leaders, Church Staff, Small Group Leaders and Facilitators, Chaplains, Support Group Leaders, Lay Leaders, Congregational Care Workers, Teachers and Trainers, and more.
- Lifelong Learners & Mental Health Professionals – If you’re looking for a place to sharpen your skills, deepen your knowledge of God’s Word, or expand your network as a mental health professional or ministry leader – this is the place for you!
Who should attend?
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People with a Calling to Help Others
If you have a heart and calling to help those who are hurting and broken, this event is for you. You’ll learn how to help people who are facing mental health challenges, emotional and relational struggles, and spiritual life issues.
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Christian Lay Counselors & Life Coaches
If you’re involved in your church or serve as a coach, mentor, or lay counselor – you don’t want to miss this event. This is a community where your faith is honored and supported. You’ll find ways to sharpen your skills and grow as a Christian and servant-leader.
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Pastors & Ministry Leaders
This is a great event to invite your church, especially if you serve in one of the follow roles: Senior and Associate Pastors, Youth Leaders, Church Staff, Small Group Leaders and Facilitators, Chaplains, Support Group Leaders, Lay Leaders, Congregational Care Workers, Teachers and Trainers, and more.
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Lifelong Learners & Mental Health Professionals
If you’re looking for a place to sharpen your skills, deepen your knowledge of God’s Word, or expand your network as a mental health professional or ministry leader – this is the place for you!
Our Speakers
Sheila Walsh
Author, Speaker
Talk Show Host, Recording Artist
Mark Matlock
Author, Speaker
Founder of WisdomWorks
June Hunt
Author, Speaker
Founder of Hope for the Heart
Dr. Eric Scalise
President & Chief Strategy Officer,
Hope for the Heart
Haley Scully
Senior Vice President, Ministry Operations,
Hope for the Heart
More to be announced!
Why attend this event?
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Receive Biblical Training
Learn from experienced ministry leaders, pastors, and professional counselors. You will be equipped and encouraged by the biblical teaching on how to address the mental health needs in your family, church, workplace, school, and community.
-
Find Christian Community
Get plugged in and network with like-minded believers doing similar ministry as you – share ideas, build relationships, and be encouraged by fellow brothers and sisters.
-
Get Practical Tools
We’ll be sharing helpful resources and insights that you can use in life, ministry, and work. You’ll also learn about Hope for the Heart’s ministry and training resources that can equip you to address mental health issues from a biblical perspective.
-
Grow in Your Calling
We’ll help you become better equipped to do the ministry God has already called you to do – whether lay counseling, youth ministry, serving in your local church, pastoral care, mentoring or life coaching, or professional counseling / mental health services.
-
In Person / Livestream
This was a packed-room, sold-out event last year! If you can’t make it in person, you can join us online and enjoy the livestream.
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Lunch Included
In person attendees will receive a box lunch.
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30 Day Devotional
In person and virtual attendees will receive a free devotional.
What will I learn?
How to Apply & Use God’s Word
You will learn what God’s Word says about mental health and how to use the Bible to speak into real life issues such as worry, anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, suicide, abuse, and more.
How to Integrate
Faith & Mental Health
We’ll explore why addressing mental health in the Church matters and how to apply a faith-based approach to these challenges.
How You and Your Church Can Make a Difference
You will learn how and why having a lay counseling ministry is critical to helping people who are hurting, brokenhearted, or in crisis. We’ll also cover the biblical foundations for lay counseling and discipleship-based care and how to overcome common roadblocks and obstacles in lay counseling ministry.
How You Can Be Equipped
You’ll discover the comprehensive set of books and video resources of Hope for the Heart and how they can help you and your church address mental health issues.
More to be announced!
Pricing
In Person: $129 $99
Virtual: $79 $59
Group Discount for 5+ Attendees
In Person: 20% off
Virtual: $30 per ticket
What Others Are Saying
"The practical teachings were so helpful for what we deal with on a day-to-day basis."
"I liked that there’s such passion in caring for others."
"I was impressed by the authentic biblical nature of the people and information shared during the event."
"It helped me to look at people, their situations, and caring for myself in a new and wholistic way."
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