MENTAL HEALTH 

Life's challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to face them alone. We believe in the power of God's peace to bring comfort and His love to bring healing. Below, you'll find resources to help navigate struggles like anxiety, depression, grief, suicidal thoughts and relational challenges. Our prayer is that these resources will remind you of God's presence and provide encouragement, understanding, and practical tools to experience His peace and healing in every season.

Shawn Johnson, lead pastor of Red Rocks Church, shares his deeply personal journey through anxiety and depression, offering hope and practical guidance for those facing similar struggles. With honesty and faith, he reminds readers that even in the darkest moments, God has a purpose for your life and can bring healing in ways you never imagined.

An instant #1 New York Times Bestseller, The Anxious Generation explores how the shift from play-based to phone-based childhoods has contributed to the rise in mental health issues among adolescents. Jonathan Haidt reveals how technology, social media, and changes in parenting have fueled the mental health crisis and offers practical steps to address anxiety, depression, and self-harm in today’s youth.

Using the story of Naomi from the book of Ruth, Dr. Larry Crabb uncovers how life’s hardships can open the door to God’s greater blessings. He shares a fresh perspective on how difficult seasons can deepen our relationship with God and lead us toward true spiritual fulfillment. This thoughtful and hope-filled book offers guidance for finding purpose and faith in life’s toughest moments.

Ian F. Jones explores the foundations of biblical Christian counseling, drawing from the wisdom of Genesis and Isaiah. He reflects on his personal experiences, including his work with survivors of the tragic 1999 shooting at Wedgewood Baptist Church. This book combines biblical principles, research, and real-world examples to offer practical insights for fostering hope and healing through faith.

In this eye-opening book, Dr. Gary Smalley uncovers the destructive relationship patterns that often lead to frustration and conflict. He highlights the importance of three key relationships—our connection with God, others, and ourselves—and shows how we can break free from unhealthy cycles. Through practical steps, Smalley offers a new way to engage in relationships, providing tools to encourage healing, growth and more fulfilling connections.

The Gospel for Disordered Lives highlights how the gospel of Jesus Christ offers transformative hope for those facing life's struggles. This book serves as an introductory guide to Christ-centered biblical counseling, providing both foundational knowledge for students in Christian education and practical insights for counselors in ministry settings. It emphasizes the life-changing power of the gospel to bring healing and direction to those in need.

Get Out of Your Head by Jennie Allen offers practical tools to break free from negative thought spirals and align your mind with Christ. Drawing from Philippians, Jennie shows how to take control of your thoughts, shift focus from circumstances to God, and fight anxiety with a Christ-centered mindset. This book helps readers find freedom from toxic thinking and experience the peace and purpose that come from submitting our minds to Christ.

In this insightful book, Mark Vroegop explores the often-overlooked practice of lament, offering a path to process grief and suffering with honesty and faith. Drawing from four Psalms and the book of Lamentations, he teaches how lament can bring profound lessons, help us live with suffering, and connect us to God’s deep mercy. This book invites readers to discover healing through the grace found in lament, even in the midst of life’s darkest moments.

Global Counseling Network is a Christian counseling agency dedicated to prioritizing clients by supporting and developing their counselors. Their team consists of highly trained, compassionate professionals who are also teachers, leaders, friends, and neighbors. Having personally experienced the benefits of counseling, they are driven to help others flourish.

Lighthouse Counseling Center is a veteran-owned organization that helps individuals and families achieve their goals through a holistic approach, collaborating with families, care providers, and community agencies. Their licensed professionals specialize in evidence-based treatments like CBT, EMDR, Play Therapy, and faith-based counseling, delivering compassionate and effective care

Lifeway provides Christian resources to support parents with their kids' mental health, fostering faith-centered conversations that help families connect, understand, and grow together. Their four-step approach includes starting with prayer for guidance, watch helpful videos, reading resources from a biblical perspective, and creating a comfortable setting for open and meaningful discussions.

It hurts to lose someone. GriefShare held here at Village, offers support and community with caring people who will walk with you through difficult times. You don’t have to grieve alone—we’re here for you.

REBOOT, held at our Reilly Road Campus, offers three unique programs to meet you where you are—Trauma REBOOT for everyone, plus courses designed specifically for military and first responder families.