Pastor Brad is passionate about helping others. He is not trying to tell individuals what they need to need to do in order to better their lives. Pastor Brad genuinely cares and walks along side individuals, showing them the love of Christ along the way. We are blessed to have him as leader, a ministry pastor, and an example of how to be the hands and feet of Jesus in a hurting world. Thank you Pastor Brad!

Pastor Randy has been a blessing to The Met Church. Having walked through some life struggles and church hurt, Pastor Randy is someone who can relate to you, guide you, and encourage you. He is a gentle giant with a heart for the people of The Met Church and our community. He is a great Mental Health Ministry leader.

Kathy has been part of the mental health ministry at Clear Lake Presbyterian Church since its beginning in 2017. She is a tireless advocate for mental wellness and education. She is a champion of the Hope and Healing Center and has been instrumental in incorporating their programs in our current mental health ministry. Kathy is the driving force behind our mental health needs assessment which shapes our ministry. She’s a trained mental health coach. Kathy is also diligent about sharing the importance of mental health ministry through the community. She works to bring people together to share ideas and resources. Kathy Graglia is a valued advocate and leads with her heart in the Clear Lake community.

Under Dr. Cosby’s leadership the Children’s Ministry has instituted a program for the parents of and for the children living with autism and learning disabilities. All children are included in ministry and teachers are instructed on how to assure children with special needs are shown love and compassion.
Though the congregation numbers well over 12,000 there is assistance and a ministry for people living with mental illness, substance addiction, or other emotional challenges.
Dr. Cosby also exhibits sensitivity and respect for people living with mental illness in his sermons and his direction to his staff.
Wheeler has a long-time, fully funded Counseling Center with a doctorate-level, full-time licensed and ordained professional counselor in leadership. Each Monday the Counseling Center sponsors a “mental health moment where speakers on mental health share vital information for those living with or impacted by mental illness. Each Sunday during service there are prayer counselors in red stoles visible and available to those in distress.

She's an amazing pastor and mental health coach. She has helped so many walk through trauma, stresses of life, and bringing a perspective of hope for broken peices. She's a Shepard that cares and has love for her flock. She loves God and shows the love of God to those she encounters.

Evangelist Cynthia Collins is passionate about bringing awareness on mental health to high school students. She produced a documentary with high school students to give information to the community about the issue.

Pamela has been an extraordinary and inspiring leader of the St. Luke Community UMC Mental Health Ministry for more than eight years. Under her visionary guidance, our team has grown from humble beginnings a decade ago to remarkable heights of impact and transformation. This month, Pamela and our dedicated ministry team hosted our tenth Mental Health Symposium—a deeply moving and transformative event commemorating Bebe Moore Campbell Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. I highly recommend Pamela for the Faith Leader for her work in this space.

Typical responses from care receivers who have experienced caregiving through Stephen Ministry at our church highlight how helpful this program has been in building their confidence and faith. Care receivers particularly note the positives of having someone to walk alongside them on their path back to wholeness - a highly trained person who listens and who is caring, nonjudgmental and does not try to "fix them". 

Though he has no idea I am nominating him for this acknowledgement, I am doing it because he is a selfless individual with a godlike heart for mankind with a pure heart of humility. He never seeks his on and is always willing to give God the glory for the success and fulfillment of every assignment. He deserves to be acknowledged because he is a “man after God's own heart”. His love for humanity and his special God given love and assignment for those who are challenged with mental illness makes him a shoo-in for this acknowledgement.

Pastor Eric’s leadership is marked by genuine care, inclusivity, and a commitment to walking alongside others in their joys and struggles. His life’s work demonstrates that mental health leadership is not limited to counseling but is deeply rooted in making people feel heard, supported, and loved. For these reasons, Pastor Eric is deeply deserving of recognition as a Mental Health Leader.