Katie Russell Positively Affects Students at MBU and Beyond

A true unsung hero at Missouri Baptist University, certainly according to the students she has worked with, would be Katie Russell, who after four dedicated years counseling students at MBU, is leaving for new challenges at another area college.   Katie Russell, an academic advisor at Missouri Baptist University, has become a lifeline for countless […]

How Christians Should Handle Mental Health

Mental Health Awareness Month is upon us. However, it has long been a taboo within the church. Many evangelists believe that the driving force of mental illness is one’s own sin or lack of faith, and they just need to pray more. This can be shown by analogy in John 9 when even the disciples believe the blind man’s troubles are his or his parents’ fault. As any psychologist will tell you, mental health is much more complex than that. The real treatment for mental illness is one’s faith, professional help, and fellowship.

The Courage to Seek Counseling

In a world that continually challenges and wears us down, sometimes the burdens of life become too much for one person to bear alone. One option many people are afraid to consider is counseling. Although the process of finding a counselor who fits you can be difficult, it can help facilitate personal growth and discovery that isn’t available elsewhere.