FEATURES FROM THE EDITOR
Troubled Minds Do You Mind?
Amy Simpson
As Christians, what is our responsibili-
ty to members of our church suffering
from mental illness? Learn more in
this article as we address this sensitive
issue with Amy.
Tune into any news outlet these days and you
will quickly realize that the topic of mental
Susan Gregg-Schroeder part of the cultural conversation. By neces-
Workshop on establishing a mental
health ministry in your church or
Christian community. sity, it is (or at least should be) for the church,
of Faith
Troubled Minds
Amy Simpson
explores mental illness
and the church’s
responsibility
The God
Shaped Brain
The Zombie Gospel
Danielle Strickland
In depth discussion with
Christian Psychiatrist
Dr. Timothy Jennings
“What does it mean to be human”?
as well.
The Zombie Gospel
Danielle Strickland
What do The Walking Dead, zombies
and your faith have in common? See
what it means to be human and
how we can learn to walk our walk
for Christ.
Movies are Prayers
Josh Larson
Pop some popcorn, grab your favor-
ite beverage and relax as we com-
pare movies to prayers with Josh.
The God Shaped Brain
Timothy Jennings
In this issue of Edge of Faith, we strive to
break through the stigma, mystery and mis-
understanding associated mental health
issues and the church’s responsibility to take
care of their brothers and sisters, even when
the sickness is not visible. We approach this
Mental Health Ministries health is rightly becoming an ever-greater
NOVEMBER 2017
Editor in Chief
Michael Porter
Senior Editor
Karla Probert
Marketing Director
Anne Porter
Graphics Director
Matt Kime
topic boldly, “for God has not given us a
spirit of timidity, but of power and love and
discipline.” As always, Edge of Faith strives
What does a God shaped brain look
like? Do faith and
prayer influence your brain? Discover
how our thoughts affect
our physical, mental and spiritual
health. to both engage and inform the cultural conversation and view all the issues
Art Gallery We invite you to open your mind to new ideas and artists as we ask the question
though a multi-faceted and yet Christian lens; this month incorporating the
visual arts, cinema, and science.
… “Do you mind?”