Stu Cameron on Faith, Burnout & Mental Health in Church Leadership

In today’s episode, we’re honoured to sit down with Stu Cameron, CEO and Superintendent of Wesley Mission—one of Australia’s most influential faith-based organisations.

From simple beginnings in Naracoorte (with bakery treats and young love) to leading mental health innovation on a national scale, Stu shares his journey of faith, leadership, and compassion.

🧠 Inside This Episode:

• The legacy of Wesley Mission in providing mental health care for over 60 years
• How stigma around mental illness still lingers in churches and communities
• What it means to lead with both theology and empathy in a modern world
• Practical ways churches can respond with grace, support, and real help
• How faith and professional care can work hand-in-hand

🙏 Theological Insight Meets Real-World Leadership

Stu offers a deeply grounded Christian perspective on mental health—framing it not as weakness or failure, but as part of God’s redemptive story for individuals and communities.

If you care about the future of the Church, mental health care, or loving people like Jesus did—this conversation is essential.

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