One thing I have learned in my spiritual life is not only is it more blessed to give than to receive, but it is more rewarding.
As a pastor, I observed many who came to church sporadically, made no effort to participate in service, and gave only a few small bills whenever the mood struck them. One common feature I consistently noticed in these folks is that their spiritual growth was stunted. I saw first hand that those who withhold their time, talent, and money from kingdom work, isolated themselves from God’s abundant grace experienced in generous community.
I am no longer in pastoral ministry, but I see the same principle apply to my mission here at Delight in Disorder. Over the course of the last five years, I am reaching a growing number of persons impacted by mental illness. These folks need encouragement, support, and spiritual counsel. I have been blessed to be one of God’s instruments of healing, through my book, this blog, phone and video consults, speaking engagements and my podcast. My ministry has grown from a manuscript in a junk drawer to a message spreading across the globe.
My mission here at Delight in Disorder is to foster hope in the lives of those with troubled minds and cultivate compassion within the faith community for those with mental illness. To carry out this mission, I need your help. Your prayers. Your stories. Your encouragement. Your financial support.
Why Do You Need Financial Support?
I want to be clear your financial gifts are to grow this mission, not increase my personal lifestyle. God has blessed me with income streams to put food on the table, have a roof over my head, and meet my daily needs. Monies contributed will go to expand the outreach of Delight in Disorder. Build community among those engaged in mental health ministry. Produce and distribute more written content to nourish the spiritual lives of wounded souls. Promote faith and mental wellness online and through other avenues. Provide for direct outreach through workshops and conferences on healing and wholeness. These are just some of needs I envision to grow this ministry God has laid on my heart and, I hope, yours.
How Much Will It Cost?
To become a patron, you can contribute as little as $1/month or as much as God leads you to give. Again, I want to stress this should not come at the expense of your own needs, your family’s needs, or the needs of your local faith community. Instead, prayerfully consider how much you value this mission and give out of desire, not obligation.
What Do I Get Out of It?
While it is true there are spiritual rewards whenever we give for kingdom work, I also want my patrons to receive practical benefits. These range depending on giving tiers (with each successive tier including perks of lower tiers):
- $1 or more a month — Covenental Clinician: Join private FB community to discuss issues of faith and mental health.
- $15 or more a month — Biblical Behavioralist: Receive personally inscribed Delight in Disorder for self or as gift.
- $40 or more a month — Theological Therapist: Participate in a quarterly webinar on mental health ministry.
- $50 or more a month — Freudian for Faith: Receive monthly devotional journal (via snail mail!).
- $100 or more a month — Apostle for Affirmation: Video dialogue with me about mental health matter.
- $200 or more a month — Manic Depressive Missionary — I will speak at a venue near you.
What Is My Best First Step?
The best way to get a taste of this new mission incentive is by becoming a mission partner at the $1/month Covenental Clinician tier. My private Facebook page will launch on November 1. It will be a place where you will find a wide variety of resources. Things like — personal stories from persons like me with mental health diagnoses; news about legislation impacting those with mental illness; discussions about the best way to offer Christ-like compassion for those with troubled minds.
My goal is to have 50 Covenental Clinicians by the launch date of November 1. As a faithful reader of my blog, I hope you will become one of my founding partners.
I hope you are as excited as I am about this new mission venture. For more information and to pledge your support, go to MY SUPPORT PAGE.
“Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalm 37.4)
