Cultivating Emotional and Spiritual Health: A Conversation with Mike Kuder and Daphne Fisher

At Communitas, we hope people will be empowered and trained well for the task at hand, but to be spiritually mature we must be emotionally mature as well. Mike Kuder and Daphne Fisher share how they implement Emotionally Healthy Discipleship which is an experiential learning process done in a community and available for all. Check out the links to find out how to participate and go to the learning hub for information on accessing other training options.

This episode dives into the tools, practices, and profound insights that the Emotionally Healthy curriculum offers, including the importance of silence, stillness, and relational health. You'll hear about personal stories, practical takeaways, and the incredible impact this material has had on participants around the globe. Whether you're in ministry or seeking personal growth, this conversation offers a compelling invitation to deeper emotional and spiritual wellness.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The importance of integrating emotional health into spiritual practices.
• How silence and stillness can transform your daily connection with God.
• The power of Emotionally Healthy Spirituality and Relationships courses in fostering growth.
• Practical tools for navigating conflict and fostering healthier relationships.
• Insights into the benefits of a Rule of Life and how it can shape your spiritual journey.

About our Guests

First as team members with Mountainview church near Madrid and then with Lisboa Matrix in Portugal and as leaders of Grace Community Church, Daphne Fisher and her husband David have been involved for several years in broader roles as leaders with Staff Care and Development (SCD) and the Europe Advancement Team. As of the end of 2020, Daphne left her role as co-director of Communitas SCD to continue to follow her heart for the wellbeing of Communitas staff on a more personal, less administrative level. Together they continue to lead locally in a variety of ways that are helping people in their community get closer and deeper with Jesus and explore His desires and purposes for their lives. She loves to see others grow and to grow along with them, looking for ways to share how knowing Jesus has changed her! She also loves being a grandmother and staying in touch with her California kids and grands!

Mike Kuder was born and raised in Northern New Jersey. He spent the first 20+ years of his working life building the family business alongside his parents. In 2004 he had his first exposure to mission and ministry in Europe. Observing the vast difference between American Christian culture and that of post-modern, post-christendom Europe was a life-changing experience which led to a decade of study and practice of missional incarnational ministry. Mike served as a youth leader, and most recently as elder and pastor of a large growing church in NJ, where he trained and empowered leaders and everyday folks to embrace mission as lifestyle. “Helping others imagine themselves as God’s instruments of the kingdom” is his passion. Mike continues to reside in Northern New Jersey with his wife of 25 years, Heidi, and their two beautiful daughters, Madeleine and Brigitte. “We love the incredible culture, diversity, and yes, even the challenges that are afforded to us because of our close proximity to New York City – the greatest city in the world!”

Resources Mentioned:

• Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
• Communitas Learning Hub https://learninghub.gocommunitas.org/ 

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Call to Action:
Transformation begins with one step. Explore how Emotionally Healthy Spirituality can guide you to a more profound connection with God and others. Check out the resources above and consider joining a cohort.

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