“Chris has written a book the Church needs.”

/  DR. ANDREW NICHOLLS, DIRECTOR OF PASTORAL CARE,

OAK HILL COLLEGE, LONDON /

Mental illness is constantly on the rise, and we’re looking for solutions anywhere we can find them. It’s critical that we keep understanding humanity’s needs from a mental, emotional, physical, medical and scientific perspective.

But what about our spiritual selves? Does faith and the idea of God make any difference to how we think and respond to mental health challenges?

I believe, firmly, that the answer is yes.

In 2018, I published a book with the Good Book Company, titled ‘Down Not Out: Depression, Anxiety & The Difference Jesus Makes. You won’t just read what I think about mental illness. You’ll also read how I’ve lived with mental illness, and made sense of my own journey through a faith perspective.

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With compassion, clarity and humility, Chris Cipollone walks the reader through a refreshing look at how God’s grace in Christ is the most important antidote for anxiety and depression. As I read “Down, Not Out,” I was personally encouraged. I found myself growing in compassion for so many people I know who struggle in significant ways. Chris is realistic as he captures the multi-dimensional aspects of anxiety and depression, and cautions us against simplistic quick-fixes. Rather, he offers a personal, gracious God who walks with us, encourages us, and provides hope and comfort along the path. Each carefully written chapter exudes comfort and hope. I can’t think of anyone who doesn’t need that!”

/  Dr. Tim Lane, President, Institute of Pastoral Care.

Author of ‘how people change’ /

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Chris combines insightful intelligence with the real grit of lived experience to bring perspective and hope to those living with mental-health difficulties.

/  Dr. John burns, clinical psychologist /

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It may not take long to read this book, but the time invested will change the way you think about and respond to mental-health issues, whether in your own life, your family or the church.

/  Dr. Gary Millar, Principal, Queensland Theological college.

Council member, The gospel Coalition Australia  /

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I appreciate and respect Chris as a friend, pastor and brother in Christ. His honesty and empathy, insight, and understanding of mental health difficulties speaks volumes. He has a passion for us to know the love and sovereignty of the Lord through all.

/  Susie Kindred, Clinical psychologist /

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Chris ‘gets’ mental illness. He has been in the dark places and openly shares his personal experience. We hear of the help that can be gained from medical and psychological treatments, and the difference that a supportive community can make. But with a pastor’s heart, Chris’ main aim is to speak biblical truth into this difficult context—to gently correct false patterns of thinking and feeling, and above all, to point the reader to the joy and refreshment that is found in knowing that our acceptance, security and hope depend upon God’s unchanging love, not the quality of our mental health.

/  Dr. Keith Condie, Co-Director, Mental Health and Pastoral Care Institute

Anglican Deaconess Ministries, Sydney, Australia /