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When mental health history conflicts with religious calling

I feel called to ministry but I also struggle with severe depression and my denomination says mental illness disqualifies me from church leadership.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Your deepest sense of purpose is deemed incompatible with your psychological reality, forcing you to choose between authenticity and vocation.

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“Where Are You with Faith and mental health?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.