Cranes in Your Sky: Preachers Navigating Depression and Anxiety

Led by Rev. Dr. Dominique Robinson

What does it mean to choose joy when life feels heavy? How do we proclaim hope while navigating our own seasons of depression, grief, burnout, or emotional exhaustion?

In this honest and compassionate workshop, Rev. Dr. Dominique Robinson invites participants into a deeper conversation about the intersection of preaching, mental health, and the gospel. Rather than treating joy as forced positivity or pretending everything is okay, we'll explore the biblical understanding of joy as a source of strength, resilience, and God's abiding presence—even in life's darkest moments.

Together, we'll examine how pastors and faith leaders can care for their own mental well-being, preach with authenticity, and create spaces where congregations can embrace both lament and hope. Join Rev. Dr. Robinson for a thoughtful conversation that reminds us that choosing joy isn't denying our pain—it's trusting that God is with us through it.