Three Free Resources to Help Your Church Care for Hurting People
Thanks for joining us, friends. As a thank-you to my Vineyard family, I'm giving you everything you need to start strengthening your church in caring for mental health needs in your congregation and community.
- eBook: No Longer Stuck Pastor's Resource
- eBook: The 5-Minute Brain Reset
- New Book: The Three Wounds
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Someone in your congregation is struggling right now
They're battling anxiety, depression, or trauma, maybe even suicidal thoughts. And they're too ashamed to tell you. Most of them don't think the church can help.
adults experiences a mental health issue each year
young adults battles anxiety or depression
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 10-34
people in your church are quietly battling mental health issues
You don't need to be a therapist. You just need to be a faithful shepherd willing to address what most churches avoid.
Get My 3 Free DownloadsThree tools to equip your church today
Biblical teaching and neuroscience working together, so your people discover how God designed their brains to heal.
No Longer Stuck Pastor's Resource
Mental health and neuroscience basics plus eight complete sermon outlines (45-50 minutes each) with scriptures, illustrations, practical applications, weekly challenges, and closing prayers. Use it as an 8-week campaign, standalone sermons, or to launch a mental health ministry.
The 5-Minute Brain Reset
A simple practice to move from stress to peace. Learn breathwork that calms the nervous system so you can hear God's voice and respond from wisdom rather than react from panic. Perfect to lead your congregation through on a Sunday.
The Three Wounds
My newest book. If you can't point to a "big trauma" but still feel broken inside, this is for you. The absence of love is harder to heal than abuse, because you don't know what you're missing.

I'm not teaching from a textbook
I'm teaching from 40 years in the trenches with people experiencing their darkest moments, as a pastor, church planter, and crisis chaplain. Whether comforting grieving families in Indianapolis or supporting first responders after disasters, it has been my sacred honor to stand with people in their moments of greatest need.
- Lead Pastor, Vineyard Life Church (Indianapolis & Plainfield)
- Fire Chaplain, Indianapolis Wayne Township Fire Department
- Deployed with Indiana Crisis Response, FEMA, DHS & the Red Cross
- Graduate degrees in Counseling and Biblical Studies
- Author of the Amazon bestseller No Longer Stuck
It's not about us becoming therapists. It's about coming alongside, being a friend, and representing God to those who are hurting.
Send Me the Free ResourcesWhat if the church rose to the occasion in this hour?
Grab all three free resources and start equipping your church to break the silence, offer genuine hope, and help people no longer remain stuck.
Questions or ideas on how we can better equip your church? Email me at tony@tonyportell.com
Grace & peace, Pastor Tony Portell




