Soul Shop

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Description

This organization offers suicide prevention training specifically for faith-based leaders. Soul Shop is dedicated to helping congregations gain the tools and resources needed to support people affected by suicide. Soul Shop offers culturally relevant training for Black and Hispanic congregations as well as specialized training for faith leaders who work with congregations, college campuses, youth ministry, or their broader community.

Features

Schedule of upcoming trainings with links to register
Tools for hosting a workshop
Prayers for people affected by suicide

Recommended Audience

congregational leaders of Black and Hispanic congregations, youth and young adult ministry leaders

Cost

Varies per service

Practical Applications

Attend a Soul Shop suicide prevention training with leaders in your congregation to improve your ability to support people at risk for suicide.
Contact Soul Shop about hosting a community suicide-prevention training at your congregation as part of your mental health ministry.

Updated: February 17, 2025

About the Contributor

Kara Faris

Kara Faris is the Center’s director of resource grants and resource consulting, as well as a resource consultant to congregations. She previously served for eight years as the Center’s education director.

Before working at the Center, Kara served First Friends Meeting of Indianapolis as associate pastor. With a degree in marketing from Butler University’s College of Business Administration and a master of divinity degree from Christian Theological Seminary, Kara brings a blend of pragmatism, intuition and passion for lifelong learning to the Center. Kara has authored Including Laity in Education Events Empowers Congregations and co-authored the book Divergent Church.

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