This episode we focus on the change in direction of some churches to now take on the issues of Mental Health and Emotional Wellness in their congregations. 

We also discuss why there are so few churches willing to have these types of dialogues and challenges faced by those who attempt to introduce these types of services within the church.

Parking Lot Series focuses on topics raised during the Community Trainings that warrant attention outside the in person training.

Rev. Garland Davis Higgins is an author of Teen Girls, My Soul Speaks, as well as the Executive Pastor/Director of Christian Education at Antioch AME Church in Stone Mountain, GA. 

Dr. Scott Thumma is a Professor of Sociology of Religion and Director of the Hartford Institute for Religion Research at Hartford International University.

Scott L. Thumma-Online Articles and Writings
http://hirr.hartsem.edu/about/thumma_writings.htm

Rev. Garland Higgins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/garland-higgins-a748a116b/