YOUR ASSESSMENT RESULT
You're Further Along Than
Most Pastors — Keep Building
Most Pastors — Keep Building
Result: Developing
What This Means
You've made real moves in this direction. Your people are safer because of it.
What you're building now is the difference between a church that responds to mental health crises and a church that prevents them. That's a significant distinction — and you're already on the right side of it.
The next step isn't starting over. It's filling the gaps and equipping the people already around you.
What you're building now is the difference between a church that responds to mental health crises and a church that prevents them. That's a significant distinction — and you're already on the right side of it.
The next step isn't starting over. It's filling the gaps and equipping the people already around you.
You're Closer Than You Think
Most pastors at the Developing stage are one or two structural pieces away from being a model for other churches in their community. The question is which gaps to fill first — and that's exactly what a conversation can help you identify.
You've done the hard work of getting here. Don't stop now.
You've done the hard work of getting here. Don't stop now.
Your Next Step
The move from developing to equipped starts with one focused conversation — not about what's missing, but about which pieces to put in place next so your church becomes a model for others.
Tony Portell has spent 40 years working with pastors and church leaders who want to make a real difference in the lives of their congregations. He'd like to spend 15 minutes with you. No cost, no pressure, no agenda other than helping you see what's possible.
Tony Portell has spent 40 years working with pastors and church leaders who want to make a real difference in the lives of their congregations. He'd like to spend 15 minutes with you. No cost, no pressure, no agenda other than helping you see what's possible.
What happens on the call:
- Tony listens to where you and your church are right now
- He helps you identify the specific gaps holding you back from the Equipped stage
- You leave with one clear, practical next step — not an overwhelming action plan
You've already done the hard part. Let's make sure the next step is the right one.
Fill the Gaps with a Proven Framework
The Heart and Mind Church Kit gives your congregation an 8-week framework for mental and emotional health — biblically grounded, practically structured, and ready to use.
Not ready to talk yet? That's okay.
If booking a call feels like one more thing on your plate right now, that's fine. Here are some ways to keep exploring on your own terms:
Practical insights on faith, mental health, and equipping your church to care for people in crisis.
A free guide to the neuroscience-based practice Tony has used with hundreds of first responders and trauma survivors.
A self-paced journey through the tools and teachings that have helped thousands of people break free.
"God isn't asking you to have all the answers. He's inviting you to create a space where people feel safe enough to ask for help — and where your church is ready to respond with wisdom, compassion, and confidence."
