What is Creating Hope?
Creating Hope is Samaritan’s annual event supporting our Mental Health Ministry — a program that equips faith leaders, educators, and helping professionals to respond with compassion, skill, and spiritual insight to today’s mental health challenges.
Featuring Dr. Andrew Root
Dr. Andrew Root is a professor, theologian, and author widely recognized for his work on faith formation, youth ministry, and the shifting role of spirituality in modern life. His writing blends deep theology with real-life relevance, offering guidance to those who lead in increasingly complex times. Learn more at andrewroot.org
What Will He Speak About?
Living in an Age of Many Spiritualities
In a time when religion is questioned but spirituality is everywhere, Dr. Root explores why people are drawn to so many forms of spiritual expression — and how faith leaders can help their communities discern what truly nourishes the soul.
Living in an Era of Over-Parenting: Moving from the Thing to the Story
As youth ministry gets crowded out by busy schedules, this talk offers a refreshing shift in perspective — reclaiming storytelling and presence as the heart of spiritual formation for the next generation.
Why Does It Matter?
Faith leaders are on the front lines of emotional and spiritual care — yet many feel overwhelmed or unequipped to address the mental health challenges facing their communities. Samaritan’s Mental Health Ministry supports them with tools, coaching, and connection to reduce isolation, increase resilience, and normalize help-seeking within faith settings.
By attending or sponsoring Creating Hope, you’re investing in a healthier, more compassionate community.
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