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Building Hope: A Rural Pastor’s Journey into Mental Health Ministry with Corey Laughary

Building Hope: A Rural Pastor’s Journey into Mental Health Ministry with Corey Laughary

Update: 2025-05-05
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What happens when a small-town church becomes a lifeline for mental health support? Since 2004, Corey Laughary has served as pastor in the rural community of Palouse, Washington, where he and his church have stepped into the mental health gap. In this episode, Corey shares how they’ve built a mental health ministry team, offered Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings, and equipped schools, agencies, and churches to care for their communities. Full of practical insights and hard-won hope, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone facing the realities of rural ministry and mental health care.

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Building Hope: A Rural Pastor’s Journey into Mental Health Ministry with Corey Laughary

Building Hope: A Rural Pastor’s Journey into Mental Health Ministry with Corey Laughary

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