Church Worker Wellness
Posted on January 24, 2025
by Angela Kollbaum, LIMHP, CPC, DCE
The new year puts us all in a mindset to make physical, mental, or spiritual life changes. But instead of more failed resolutions, choose a Scripture verse as your ‘theme’ for the year. Use it as a focal point for growth to stay rooted in God’s Word and to keep your thoughts focused on your calling as a child of God.
Mental Health
Posted on January 8, 2025
by Ruth Barz, tLMHC
What are boundaries? What does it mean to set healthy boundaries? Aren’t boundaries selfish, especially if you call yourself a Christian? In the first of a two-part article, we look at what you might be experiencing in your life, marriage, and parenting that shows why you need some help with setting boundaries.
Church Worker Wellness
Posted on December 9, 2024
by Angela Kollbaum, LIMHP, CPC, DCE
This season can be overwhelming, depressing, and a challenge for some to manage. We need to be aware of how the devil uses the busyness of this time to distract us from focusing on the true meaning of the seasons. As church workers, we are called to care for those God has placed in our ministry areas. But who cares for you?
Church Worker Wellness
Posted on September 23, 2024
by Angela Kollbaum, LIMHP, CPC, DCE
As church workers, we are called to serve a church or school and their members. But when the task lists seem to go on forever, how are we supposed to manage all the responsibilities AND have a family AND have a social life?
Church Worker Wellness
Posted on August 15, 2024
by Toni Larson, LISW
The start of the new school year is a great time for church workers to regroup for the coming seasons of the church, especially in the area of self-care. Take the time to organize and assess the supplies you need for your wellness backpack. It will be well worth the effort.
Parenting
Posted on July 16, 2024
by Cassie Beltz, LMHC
Most parents want a strong relationship with their children so that when the difficulties of life happen, parents are able to help their children as best as possible.
Church Worker Wellness
Posted on May 31, 2024
by Angela Kollbaum, PLMHP, DCE
Concordia Plan Services has rolled out a new enhanced employee assistance program (EAP) through Evernorth Health Services called Confide Behavioral Health Navigator. Learn more about the benefits of Confide and coordinating with your healthcare plan here.
Mental Health
Posted on February 13, 2024
by Virginia Strubbe, MSW, CSW-PIP
1 in every 3 deaths in the US is related to cardiovascular disease. There is a documented connection between heart health and mental health. Daily stressors, social isolation and loneliness, anxiety, and depression are linked to increased risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. Maybe you or someone you love could be the “1” in 3.
Mental Health
Posted on January 2, 2024
by Meghan Baldridge, LISW
As we begin a new year, many of us may be participating in the tradition of setting New Year’s resolutions with the hopes of rejuvenation, self-improvement or personal growth. While these goals can offer a sense of purpose and motivation, we may question the potential mental health pros and cons.
Mental Health
Posted on December 5, 2023
by Rev. Jonathan Conner
The final installment in a three-part series, some of us have experienced disappointment with God, but this probably isn’t really the foundational thought. The foundational thought is probably harder. It’s probably something like this: God let me down. That’s hard to say out loud, isn’t it?
