Rick Warren

Rick Warren Calls Church to Mental Health Ministry

Rick Warren Calls Church to Mental Health Ministry
Saddleback Church pastor Rick Warren is starting a new mental health ministry following the suicide of his son Matthew, who at age 27 shot himself in April after years of struggling with severe depression.

Rick Warren and Others Rent Theaters for Premiere of ‘Son of God’

Rick Warren and Others Rent Theaters for Premiere of ‘Son of God’
Christian leaders, including megachurch pastor Rick Warren, plan to rent every screen in numerous multiplex theaters across 10 cities for the premiere of Mark Burnett and Roma Downey’s upcoming Jesus film, “Son of God,” on Feb. 27.

The Witness of Mourning Well

The Witness of Mourning Well
I was recently reminded that the strongest witness to our faith in Christ isn't success or happiness. It’s hope—especially in the most painful situations.

Rick Warren Tells Story of Son's Suicide on CNN

Rick Warren Tells Story of Son's Suicide on CNN
Their interview with CNN is just one of the many ways the Warrens are fulfilling their vow to help fight the stigma of mental illness in churches.

Rick Warren's First Sermon Since Son's Suicide Promises Push on Mental Health

Rick Warren's First Sermon Since Son's Suicide Promises Push on Mental Health
Following the April suicide of their son, Rick and Kay Warren have a new purpose for Saddleback Church: removing the stigma of mental illness from churches.

Rick Warren's Grief: Three Facts

Rick Warren's Grief: Three Facts
First, those who make Christ their Lord never die. Second, those who make Christ their Lord never "lose" fellow believers. Third, God walks with us through "the valley of the shadow of death."

Rick Warren Publicly Forgives Seller of Unregistered Gun in Son's Suicide

Rick Warren Publicly Forgives Seller of Unregistered Gun in Son's Suicide
Pastor Rick Warren has shared some of his thoughts via Twitter during the past week as he and his wife Kay grieve the loss of their youngest son, tweeting Thursday (April 11) that he has forgiven the person who sold Matthew the gun used in his suicide.

Christian Leaders Reach Out to Rick Warren After Hurtful Comments are Made on Son's Suicide

Christian Leaders Reach Out to Rick Warren After Hurtful Comments are Made on Son's Suicide
Well-known pastor Rick Warren's personal tragedy of losing his son Matthew as the result of suicide last Friday has not only garnered sympathy and condolences from around the world, but also online vitriol from his detractors.

Matthew Warren's Suicide and God's Grace

Matthew Warren's Suicide and God's Grace
Is suicide the "unpardonable sin"? Absolutely not.