Mental Health Grace Alliance Speaker Request Form
Joe Padilla | Co-Founder of Mental Health Grace Alliance (MHGA)
Missions and Ministry Background: As a licensed and ordained minister, Joe and his family dedicated ten years to the mission field, spearheading ministry and humanitarian projects in both Asia and Africa. Afterward, Joe served for two years in their mission organization and local church in the U.S., focusing on teaching/training, pastoral missions support, overseeing discipleship school and outreach (US, Asia, Europe), and other various church/ministry activities.
Mental Health Grace Alliance (Grace Alliance): Joe stepped down from ministry to support his wife during her severe mental health struggles, assisting her in achieving a remarkable recovery. This experience, with prayerful direction, inspired him to co-found Mental Health Grace Alliance in 2011 to offer similar help to others.
MHGA’s Work and Impact: Alongside overseeing the development of the organization, Joe is the primary developer and co-author of all MHGA groups, materials, training, and mental health recovery coaching. Grace Alliance’s program has achieved positive results published in four psychology journals showing participants in MHGA’s program had significant mental health recovery and spiritual renewal, both in the U.S. and war-torn areas. Joe has personally led MHGA groups, trained hundreds of leaders, and coached/consulted hundreds through MHGA’s mental health recovery groups and programs. Today, Joe continues to oversee MHGA and its impact in establishing one of the largest networks of Christian mental health small groups worldwide.
Helping Influence Change: With Joe’s unique experience and innovative insights, he has been a featured speaker at various churches/ministries, conferences, universities, and seminaries.
Hear Joe’s story and some of his insights in this news radio interview (9 min).
“Joe was a very good presenter (engaging) for a difficult topic.”
“I finally feel seen and understood in a place like this (church).”
“I am a mental health professional and enjoyed the training. It broke things down very well making them easy to share and equip the staff I am responsible for.”
“Joe makes all the science and spiritual so simple to understand, but also profound and deep.”
Media Interviews, University, or Seminary (Free)
Podcasts/media interviews/university or seminary class presentations with discussion.
Please email your request to: info@mhgracealliance.org or fill out the form below (please state the title of the show/podcast, class, the topic to be discussed, and possible dates).
Speaking Package
Keynote/Presenter: $1,000 + travel, accommodations; $500 online events.
1 keynote/presentation (up to 1 hr.)
1 Specialized workshop or Closed meeting with Q&A (up to 1.5 hr). Specialized sessions may include a general workshop for conferences or a special closed workshop for church/ministry leaders (e.g., luncheon, special leader meetings, etc.).
$500 per additional presentation and workshop/special sessions.
Presentations:
“Christ-Centered Mental Health Recovery Solutions for the Church (science and theological solutions).”
“Christ-Centered Mental Health Recovery and Thriving for the individual’s journey.”
“Christ-Centered Mental Health Recovery for Couples and Families.”
Presentations and specialized workshops or closed sessions can be tailored to the event's needs.
Contact us for more information if you’re interested in Joe Padilla’s half-day and full-day workshops or training.
Fill out the form below to request Joe Padilla as speaker for your next event.
Mental Health Grace Alliance (MHGA) Speaker Travel, Accommodations, and Fees Policy:
Air travel and transport: MHGA will handle all round-trip flight booking and tickets and submit an invoice to the specified event host or sponsoring organization for the airfare costs, which will be reimbursed to MHGA. The specified event host or sponsoring organization agrees to provide ground transportation for the MHGA speaker/presenter to and from the airport, hotel, and event location. If the MHGA speaker/presenter is required to have a rental car for the event or uses a local taxi/Uber or Lyft, this will be communicated and included in the reimbursement invoice.
Driving to the event: If the MHGA speaker/presenter travels by car, the event host or sponsoring organization will pay their auto expenses (and any associated tolls) at the current U.S. mileage rate. If travel requires a rental car, train, bus, taxi/Uber or Lyft, etc., this will be communicated and included in the reimbursement invoice.
Accommodations and meals: The event host or sponsoring organization will provide and pay for lodging and meals for the MHGA speaker/presenter during the event. These may be provided directly by the sponsoring organization pre-paid hotel accommodations or reimbursed to MHGA through invoice notification. Unless otherwise stated and agreed upon, lodging will consist of a clean, non-smoking hotel room.
Cancellation and refund policy: For any reason, if the event host or sponsoring organization cancels the event after all travel and accommodations have been booked and paid for, the event host or sponsoring organization will reimburse MHGA for all expenses associated (i.e., for non-refundable purchased airline tickets, car rental, hotels or cancelation fees associated) and any other costs that have already incurred for the particular event. This excludes cancellations due to unforeseeable circumstances such as illness, family emergencies, inclement weather and disasters, and any civil or government disruption to travel services due to health or civil unrest within the area.