In addition to accompanying those who have lost loved ones to suicide, pastors and worship leaders have the opportunity to engage directly in the work of preventing suicide. Drawing on Paul’s response to the Philippian jailer in Acts 16:28—“Do not harm yourself, for we are all here”—we will examine how corporate Christian worship might engage the delicate topic of suicide, address root causes of suicide, and support a culture of connection, belonging, and life.
Suicide is a deeply personal and all-too-present reality in Christian congregations.
Recent Media Resources
The Psalms: Songs for Trauma Recovery and Resilience
Psalm Talk by Cynthia Eriksson recorded at the 2026 Psalms 150 conference with a visual prayer and embodied response led by Dea Jenkins.
Schooling Our Hearts in the Things of God
Psalm Talk by Amanda Benckhuysen, recorded at the 2026 Psalms 150 conference, with a visual prayer and embodied response from Dea Jenkins.
Story of the Book of Sacred Songs
A Psalm Talk by Terry M. Wildman and Darlene Wildman on the creation of the First Nations Version of the Bible, with a visual prayer and embodied response led by Dea Jenkins.
The Psalms: Songs for Trauma Recovery and Resilience
Psalm Talk by Cynthia Eriksson recorded at the 2026 Psalms 150 conference with a visual prayer and embodied response led by Dea Jenkins.
Schooling Our Hearts in the Things of God
Psalm Talk by Amanda Benckhuysen, recorded at the 2026 Psalms 150 conference, with a visual prayer and embodied response from Dea Jenkins.
Story of the Book of Sacred Songs
A Psalm Talk by Terry M. Wildman and Darlene Wildman on the creation of the First Nations Version of the Bible, with a visual prayer and embodied response led by Dea Jenkins.
An Interview with Joel Schoon-Tanis About “Psalm 1: Growing Trees”
An interview with award-winning artist and celebrated painter Joel Schoon-Tanis on the process and creation of his painting "Psalm 1: Growing Trees" at Psalms 150: A Conference Experience.