Current Australian mental illness statistics.

  • 20% of the general population experience mental disorders at one time in their life
  • 3% experience severely debilitating mental disorders.

http://www.mhca.org.au/documents/StatisticsonMHinAustralia.pdf

These figures may be reflected in the life of the congregations of our churches.

Have there been times where you simply didn't know how to help people experiencing mental health difficulties in your church?

Have there been times when you have been left regretting what happened to those people within your church?

Forefront - may be able to help.

Forefront is an interdenominational alliance of Church leaders and mental health professionals seeking to support local churches make the best possible response to issues concerning mental illness, within their congregations and in their local communities.

Forefront is committed to the ‘Lausanne Covenant 1974' and ‘The Gospel of Jesus Christ: an Evangelical Celebration,' as our theological foundation.. (see pages 23-34 of our Rules of Association - in the download section).

Forefront requires its members to comply with the relevant legislation and ethical standards of the individual professional associations of which they are affiliates.

Our Vision

Equipping the Church to be at the forefront of mental health care.

Our Mission Statement

Forefront exists to serve the Church community by:

  • equipping church workers with knowledge, skills and resources to better integrate mental health issues into their ministry
  • continuous research into studying mental illness from a Biblical worldview,
  • continuous research into the best evidence based care
  • networking with other credible service agencies
  • continuous evaluation of our performance in fulfilling our Vision

If you believe Forefront can help your congregation -
Here's what you should do.

Prayerfully consider the needs of your congregation and discuss them with your pastor and church leadership. If they agree to proceed then contact Forefront for a consultation. Note: contact must be with the approval of your church leadership.

We can then discuss your needs, organise an assessment and explore available support services.

Testimonial of Forefront Ministry (.pdf)

Downloadable documents below.

Our worldview on illness and healing (.pdf)

Vision Values Mission (.pdf)

Our Rules of Association (.pdf)

Membership Application (.pdf)

How to contact us and/or join us?

You can contact us via the following Email or by filling out the enquiry box below.

Please include in your email;
The name of your church.
The name and phone number of your pastor. (and a convenient time to call)
(If your church doesn't currently have a pastor, then another appropriate leader).
Your name and phone number. (and a convenient time to call you)

Please note: Your information is kept strictly confidential to Forefront and is not shared with any other organisation.

Would you like to become a member of Forefront and help us fulfil our Vision?

To become a member you must;

  • be a Christian and be on the membership roll of a Christian Church and be in good standing in that church.
  • have read, and assent to, the doctrinal basis of the Association (pages 23-34 of our Rules of Association)
  • have read, and agree with, the Statement of Purposes (page 2 of our Rules of Association) the Vision, Values and Mission of the Association (in the downloads section). It costs nothing to join Forefront, but the annual membership subscription is $50.00.

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