Mental Health and the Church: A Call to Compassion and Care with Wen-Pin Leow

The world is facing a mental health crisis, and the Church is not exempt. How can we respond with wisdom, love, and practical action?

In this short presentation, Wen-Pin Leow explores why mental health matters for the Church, offering biblical and strategic guidance on how Christian communities can provide support, reduce stigma, and foster healing.

As part of The Theological Foundation Papers series, this talk connects the insights of the State of the Great Commission Report with the urgent need for churches to care for mental well-being as part of their mission.

Watch now to learn how your church can be a place of refuge and restoration for those struggling with mental health challenges.

00:00 Introduction: The Mental Health Crisis
00:22 Understanding Mental Health
00:51 Four Reasons Why Churches Should Care About Mental Health
02:08 Seven Strategies for Churches to Address Mental Health
04:24 Conclusion: A Call to Compassion and Care

For a deeper look at the ideas shared in the video, read

Lausanne Occasional Paper No. 88

Speaker's Bio

Wen-Pin Leow

Wen-Pin Leow is the Founder and Board Chairman of the Koinonia Inclusion Network (KIN), a Singapore-based disability mission organization that enables the Church to welcome and disciple people of all abilities. He is a pastor-theologian and has authored numerous books and writings on biblical studies and practical theology. For more information, see www.leowwenpin.com.