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Mental Health for Churches

Practical, faith-friendly wellbeing for congregations and communities.


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Julia Grace
"That's great, but what do I do on Monday?"

When Julia was diagnosed with clinical depression and anxiety, she did a deep dive into the practices that actually help, and discovered something remarkable. Scripture and science keep arriving at the same place. She did what every speaker does with a revelation like that. She started talking about it. And the feedback was phenomenal. Churches across New Zealand and worldwide have hosted these events, creating bridges into their communities through outreach and practical support.

"Unless the Lord had given me help, I would soon have dwelt in the silence of death. When I said 'My foot is slipping', your love, O Lord, supported me."
Psalm 94:17-18
This passage sits at the heart of Julia's work. That moment before your foot fully slips is what she calls the Wobbly Point. It's exactly where the right tools make all the difference.
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Julia writes regularly about everyday wellbeing through a faith-based lens.
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Messages for your congregation
Psalm 94:17-18
Be Kind to Your Mind
  • Scripture and Science: What they both say about caring for our brains
  • Grab-able Words: Better mental health language for better conversations
  • Jelly Buddies: Why it's vital to prepare for tough days
  • One Degree of Change: A sustainable self-care plan you'll actually keep
1 Thess 5:18
Gratitude
  • Scripture and Science: Where they meet and agree on gratitude
  • Happiness Hacks: Using neuroscience to make gratitude a lifelong practice
  • Sticky Words: Dealing positively with negative feedback
  • Firelighter or Firefighter: How to be a great friend when things are wobbly
Matthew 6:30-32
Rest and Recover
  • Scripture and Science: What they both say about rest and recovery
  • Happy Habits: Neuroscience-based tools to improve sleep and rest
  • Beautiful Boredom: Practical ways to carve out time for the brain to recover
Colossians 3:23
For Creative and Worship Teams
Reflection, Rest and Rituals
  • Reflection: How to take praise and criticism without being fed or starved by it
  • Rest: What real recovery looks like for people who give everything to the room
  • Rituals: How to reset your brain in any season, on any schedule
For Pastors and Senior Leaders
Your V.O.I.C.E. for Impact
"And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this." Esther 4:14

Leadership in the church is one of the most communication-intensive roles there is. V.O.I.C.E. is a practical leadership framework built from 30 years of lived experience in ministry, not theory, and not a corporate workshop repackaged with a scripture. This is the real stuff, for leaders who are already doing the work and want to do it better.

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Available across New Zealand and internationally for Sunday services, community events, women's events, and leadership gatherings.

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