Mission & Vision

As a believer that has lived my adult life with depression, I came to recognize that one of the most significant struggles was questioning God's plan for it. If He really loved me, why would He let me hurt this way? 

By studying the Bible I came to accept that my life is not about my comfort and fulfillment. It is about loving God with all my heart, soul, and mind. As hard as it is at times, I do not get a pass because I am hurting. That reconciliation has made my faith stronger and my capacity to love others in their suffering even greater. Who better than those that have experienced it to support others through it? 

Depressionministry was started to help others understand that there is a purpose for the suffering we experience that is greater than ourselves. We are called to live that faith in our testimony by the sacrifice of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

I do not have professional credentials, either in theology or psychology. 

I have worked through extensive therapy during different seasons in my life with licensed practitioners. I strongly recommend professional counseling. Some I worked with were Christians themselves and some were not, but all were beneficial to my understanding, health, and well being. 

You can expect Depression Ministry to be a source for learning and support for your struggle with depression. You can also expect it to be an encourager for you to support others in their struggles because you intimately understand what they are going through. One of the hardest parts of depression is feeling isolated, like no one else can understand what it is like being in that overwhelming pit of despair. By coming alongside them, we demonstrate that is not true. 

The principles we apply come from the bible. The truth God gives us about his unconditional love, especially in contrast to our suffering, provides strength where none may otherwise exist. Together, we will rely on His promises and the scriptural evidence that we are greater than the pain that limits us and by helping others through theirs, we become stronger ourselves. 

Everything about Depression Ministry's writings and recommendations are voluntary. No one is required to formally become a part of it, nor make a commitment in order to benefit. 

If you have a disagreement, our request is that you present the challenge based on scripture and not solely your individual perspective. We each have relationships with God that are unique. A practice or experience that was beneficial to us may not necessarily be to all. While we expect to become more effective by challenging and growing, we are called to do it with love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. 

Galatians 5: 22-23

Yes. Depression Ministry is meant to be a community of believers in Jesus Christ that continues to mature and grow. Each person's struggle is unique and powerful, so what they can contribute is, as well. Our endeavors should be complementary and supportive. 

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