David Finnegan-Hosey currently serves as College Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry at Barton College, having previously worked in campus ministry at Georgetown University, American University, and the University of Hawaii. He holds an M.Div. from Wesley Theological Seminary and received training in Clinical Pastoral Education from the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center. He is certified by Mental Health First Aid USA to provide initial help to people experiencing depression, anxiety, psychosis, and substance use disorders. In 2011, David was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after a series of psychiatric hospitalizations. He now speaks and writes about the intersections among mental illness, mental health, and faith. You can read more of his writing on his website, davidfinneganhosey.com. David lives in Wilson, NC with his wife Leigh and their dog Penny Lane.