If you or someone you know is in crisis,

call or text 988

The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

or visit them on the web

988lifeline.org

This service is free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All calls are confidential.

It is important to note that suicide is not a normal response to stress. Suicidal thoughts or actions are a sign of extreme distress and should not be ignored. If these warning signs apply to you or someone you know, get help as soon as possible, particularly if the behavior is new or has increased recently.

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Become a Church
Pilot Partner Today!
Now is the perfect time to join as one of our first pilot church partners. You'll play a key role in shaping the Beacon of Light program, helping to create something truly impactful for churches across America!

For a limited time in 2025, your church can participate as a pilot partner free of charge and receive a range of services, including:
Benefits & Services
Access to up to 11 online training courses and materials 
for church leadership.
Advisory services on starting a mental health ministry 
at your church.
Guidelines for identifying and securing a local partner 
for counseling and therapy services.
Sharing of best practices and programming ideas for your church staff and congregation.
Tips for raising awareness and reducing stigma to foster a mental health-friendly church culture.
In exchange, we ask that your church collaborate with us to provide valuable feedback that will help refine and finalize key program elements.

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Contact us today to schedule an evaluation appointment with one of our team members. We look forward to partnering with you on this important journey.
Interested? Let’s Talk
Benefits & Services
Access to up to 11 online training courses and materials 
for church leadership.
Advisory services on starting a mental health ministry 
at your church.
Guidelines for identifying and securing a local partner 
for counseling and therapy services.
Sharing of best practices and programming ideas for your church staff and congregation.
Tips for raising awareness and reducing stigma to foster a mental health-friendly church culture.
In exchange, we ask that your church collaborate with us to provide valuable feedback that will help refine and finalize key program elements.

‍
Contact us today to schedule an evaluation appointment with one of our team members. We look forward to partnering with you on this important journey.
Interested? Let’s Talk
Why Become a
Beacon of Light Church?
In these challenging times, the mental health of your congregations is more important than ever. As spiritual leaders, you have a profound opportunity to offer support and grace to those who are struggling. Addressing mental health needs can have a deep impact on the growth and well-being of your church community.

Our goal is to equip you with practical tools and strategies to address mental health concerns, provide compassionate care, and create a safe, supportive environment.
By recognizing signs of distress and implementing effective practices, we can help you build a foundation of care that aligns with your church’s mission, fostering a community where mental health is openly discussed and everyone feels empowered to seek help.
Real Impact
Beacon of Light Transforms St. Andrews
Over the past four years, we’ve been developing and implementing this program at our founding church, St. Andrew Methodist in Plano, Texas, and witnessed a powerful transformation. Our pastors and staff feel better equipped, we’ve established clear protocols for responding to individuals in crisis, and, most importantly, every member of our congregation knows that St. Andrew is deeply committed to addressing the mental health needs of our church family.
Real Stories
Hear from Senior Associate Pastor, Kim Meyers, as she shares her experiences since the
introduction of Beacon of Light at St. Andrew.
Questions You Might Have
Below you will find the answers to frequently asked questions about our organization.
Why don’t more churches have mental health initiatives?

Although there is a significant need for church-driven mental health programs, many churches lack the knowledge, experience, and resources to do so. Mental health programming can also be daunting to undertake, so many churches opt to provide referrals to support groups or to local mental health professionals. We believe churches have a unique and important role to play in advancing mental health resources for their communities.

What will be unique about Beacon of Light’s offering?

Designed exclusively for churches, Beacon of Light will provide a turn-key and easy-to-implement framework for churches to develop a mental health ministry meeting the unique needs of their church body and staff. We will offer an extensive range of evidence-based programming and clinical resources all of which have been developed through a Christ-centered, biblical lens.
Our goal is to continue the development of this program in partnership with pilot churches, which will help shape new content based on our ongoing collaboration and shared insights. New content will be regularly distributed to partnering churches and will include online training courses, blogs, podcasts, webinars, training materials, and more – all produced with high professional quality.

Will participating churches have to pay for the Beacon of Light program?

Part of making mental health programming accessible to churches is making it affordable. Beacon of Light training library and services will be priced to cover its costs, not to generate a profit. While we are in the pilot phase and getting feedback from our pilot church partners, we are evaluating the best financial model to provide the highest quality yet most economically feasible program possible.

How will it be customized for my church?

While the universal training and tools provided by Beacon of Light will fit most churches, there is still a level of customization and personalization available to achieve success. For that reason, Beacon of Light listens and adapts the program to the needs of each church while also taking into consideration the scope and size of each church and its staff. Additionally, Beacon works with each church partner to connect them to licensed professional counseling services in their local area (if not already in place), as this is a critical component of the program to make mental health services accessible for the church body and the surrounding community.

Beacon of Light provides awareness, resources, training, and treatment for individuals and for churches everywhere concerned about mental health.

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