About
About
Hi – I’m Chris Cipollone. I’m a Christian pastor, speaker and author who specialises in spiritual direction. My passion is to integrate deep faith into the everyday experiences of life in our complex world. Whether it’s leadership, relationships, mental and emotional health or spiritual formation, I love to bring robust theological frameworks into the most practical of our shared human experiences.
Here you will find information about my books, podcast and upcoming TV show. You can also learn more about my work as a spiritual director, as well as how we might be able to partner together for your next conference or event.
I consider my work to be a great privilege, and I’d love for you to get in touch to find out more about how we might be able to serve together, now and into the future.
Dr. John Burns
Chris combines insightful intelligence with the real grit of lived experience to bring perspective and hope to those living with mental-health difficulties.
Dr. Gary Millar
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.
Susie Kindred
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.
Dr. Keith Condie
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. Tim Lane
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!”