Global Health

What are cultural Influences and impacts on mental health and how can we strengthen those in global missions

Meet our Speakers

We've gathered some of the top experts in the field to discuss this topic. With years of experience between them, they're well-equipped to offer invaluable insights and perspectives.

Laura Howe B.S.W.,  R.S.W., C.A.P.M.

Laura Howe B.S.W., R.S.W., C.A.P.M.

Founder, Hope Made Strong

Raymond Chang

Raymond Chang

President and Co-Founder, Asian American Christian Collaborative

DJ Chuang

DJ Chuang

Co-Founder, Christian Asian Mental Health

Rev. Jean Pierre Gatera

Rev. Jean Pierre Gatera

Refugee Church Consultant, International Association For Refugees

Shonna Ingram

Shonna Ingram

Founder, Shonna Ingram Training and Consulting

Curtis McGown LPC, LMHC

Curtis McGown LPC, LMHC

Executive Director, Valeo

Wilson Phang PhD DMin MA MSW

Wilson Phang PhD DMin MA MSW

Founder, Ministry Personnel Care

Jeremy & Anastasia Thomas

Jeremy & Anastasia Thomas

Founders/ Directors/ Practitioners, Daybreak Academy

Talks

Welcome to the Church Mental Health Summit

Laura Howe

Encouraging Christian Asian Mental Health

DJ Chuang

Field Guide for Global Workers

Curtis McGown

Helping Refugees to overcome challenges in resettlement countries

Jean Pierre Gatera

Member Caring & Linking - Roles & Cycle

Jeremy & Anastasia Thomas

Summit Wrap-up & Close

Laura Howe

The Other 2/3rds of the Gospel

Wilson Phang PhD DMin MA MSW

The state of Asian American Mental Health and How You Can Help

Raymond Chang

The Unknown Traumas of the Mission Field

Shonna Ingram