Christin J. Fort and Brad D. Strawn explore toxic narcissism in both clergy and congregations, as well as the hopeful way forward found in the formation and practice of humility.
Sylvia Garcia, Marisol De Jesus-Perez, Leo Ayala, and Alexia Salvatierra reflect on mental health in the context of the Latino/a community and on improving holistic well-being for all.
Steve Argue, Ana Dolores, and Caleb Roose describe the ways communities and congregations can effectively walk with young adults during seasons of transition.
Amy Drennan and Brad D. Strawn consider how our own work of self-regulation can help hold space for others who are anxious and dysregulated in polarized and contentious contexts.
Michael Argumaniz-Hardin and Collin Cornell explore the key principles of self-esteem and consider self-esteem and individual value from a scriptural lens.
Brad D. Strawn and Christin J. Fort recap the presentations and lectures of the 2024 Integration Symposium’s first day and facilitate a Q&A.
Cynthia Eriksson, Lisseth Rojas-Flores, and David C. Wang explain trauma-informed ministry and reflect on experiences and case studies of such work in various contexts.
Julie Tai and Brad D. Strawn consider how we might make the church a grounding place in a polarized, chaotic, and increasingly complex world.
Tina Armstrong, Dinisha Mingo, and Jordan Rollerson share strategies of tackling chronic stress and enhancing holistic well-being for both personal and professional contexts.
In the final session of the 2024 Integration Symposium, presenters recap the conference and engage in a panel discussion and Q&A.
Fuller scholars and other experts explore the dynamics of narcissism and trauma in the context of church and ministry—as well as what hopeful and healing ministry and mission can look like in such spaces today.
Jerome Blanco, FULLER magazine editor in chief, introduces FULLER magazine #27, the “Hope and Healing” issue.
Cynthia Eriksson, dean of the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy, reflects on how the church might carry Christ’s hope into the world through our work in psychology and mental health care.
Cynthia Eriksson, dean of the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy, reflects on how the church might carry Christ’s hope into the world through our work in psychology and mental health care.
Cynthia Eriksson, dean of the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy, reflects on how the church might carry Christ’s hope into the world through our work in psychology and mental health care.
In response to Jessica Wai-Fong Wong’s lecture on “Dangerous Women and the Promise of Purity,” Christin Fort shares about the pervasive and insidious nature of patriarchy and explores patriarchy from a psychological perspective.
Pamela Ebstyne King discusses her research and work on the topic of thriving, as well as her new podcast, With & For
Luann Pannell discusses mental health and training in law enforcement and shares about her two decades of work with the Los Angeles Police Department.
David Wang shares findings from his empirical longitudinal research on spiritual formation to highlight three observable indicators of spiritual maturity in adults—differentiation of self, intercultural competence, and religious quest.
Daniel Whitehead describes the work of integrating mental health services into the community offerings of the church, sharing particularly about the efforts of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries.
In her lecture “Supernatural Attributions: How Do People Perceive Messages from God, the Devil, and Human Spirits?,” delivered at the 2023 Integration Symposium, Julie Exline surveys the lenses by which people understand supernatural experiences, how this affects moral beliefs and behavior, and why it matters for mental health professionals.