Kenya faces significant mental health challenges, including limited access to counseling services, high rates of trauma and stress, and a shortage of trained Christian counselors. Addressing these complex issues requires innovative approaches that take into account the country's unique cultural and spiritual context. At Angaza Bible and Training Institutes, our research and innovation initiatives in Christian counseling are focused on developing practical solutions that can improve mental health outcomes and strengthen the church's counseling ministry. One of the key areas of Christian counseling innovation at Angaza is the development of culturally appropriate counseling frameworks. Recognizing that many Kenyans have limited access to formal counseling facilities and prefer spiritual approaches to mental health, our researchers are designing and testing interventions that can be implemented at the church and community level. These include training programs for lay counselors, mobile counseling clinics, and mental health education campaigns that empower communities to take charge of their mental well-being from a biblical perspective. Trauma healing and reconciliation is another critical focus of Angaza's counseling research. Kenya has experienced various forms of trauma including political violence, terrorism, and social upheaval. Our research teams are working to identify barriers to healing and develop innovative solutions to overcome these barriers. This includes everything from biblically-based trauma healing tools to culturally appropriate counseling methods that can function in resource-limited settings. Marriage and family counseling remain significant public health concerns in Kenya, with many families facing challenges related to changing social dynamics, economic pressures, and cultural transitions. Angaza's research in this area focuses on developing preventive strategies, early intervention methods, and treatment approaches that are effective in the Kenyan context. Our researchers are also studying biblical models of family life and counseling to ensure that interventions are spiritually grounded. Youth counseling and mentorship is an overarching theme of Angaza's counseling research. This includes work on adolescent mental health, career guidance from a Christian perspective, and developing resilience among young people facing various social pressures. By addressing these systemic issues, our research contributes to building a more resilient and responsive Christian counseling community in Kenya. The integration of faith and psychology is another area of innovation at Angaza. From faith-based cognitive behavioral therapy to Christian mindfulness practices, our researchers are exploring how biblical principles can be integrated with established counseling techniques to provide holistic care that addresses both spiritual and psychological needs. These approaches help overcome geographical barriers and limited human resources in the counseling sector. Through these diverse research initiatives, Angaza is making a meaningful contribution to addressing Kenya's mental health challenges from a Christian perspective. By focusing on practical, context-appropriate innovations, we ensure that our research translates into real improvements in mental health and spiritual well-being for communities across the country.