Werner May
Senior Fellow
Psychology
Werner May, a German psychologist, served as the Chair of the IGNIS Academy for Christian Psychology in Kitzingen, Germany, from 1986 to 2012. During his tenure, he was instrumental in managing the academy and spearheading projects in Christian psychology. His teaching on the fundamental aspects of Christian psychology and counseling has reached diverse Christian communities and denominations, both nationally and internationally. A central focus of his ministry has been promoting unity within the body of Christ through the development of Christian psychology. For more information, visit the IGNIS Academy.
Major Contributions
Werner May has made significant contributions to the field of Christian psychology through numerous books and articles in German. His works include Kindern dialogisch Grenzen setzen - ein Leitfaden für Eltern und Erzieher (Setting Boundaries for Children through Dialogue: A Guide for Parents and Educators), Schluss mit den schlechten Gewohnheiten - Sich verändern, mit Gottes Hilfe (Stop Bad Habits: Change with God's Help), Der Vertrauensmodus und die Kunst des verbindenden Nein (The Trust Mode and the Art of the Connecting No), and Das verbindende Nein. Misstrauen überwinden, Vertrauen finden (The Unifying No: Overcoming Mistrust, Finding Trust).
Notable Works
Werner May’s most notable work is his e-booklet entitled Staying in Love: Seven Threads for a Love Net that Lasts. In this short work, readers will find find many ideas tostrengthen marriages. Staying in Love invites readers to weave a relationship net that offers a greater sense of security to one's spouse. Based on lessons learned over 50 years of marriage to his wife, Agnes, Staying in Love provides valuable impulses for every couple, no matter how young or old their love may be. This little e-booklet encourages readers to return to its pages, again and again.
Affiliations & Accomplishments
Since 2012, Werner May has been the editor of the free e-journal Christian Psychology Around the World, available at EMCAPP. In 2024, a new free eMagazine, Christian Psychology for Everyday Life, was launched.
Werner is the co-founder of the Institute for Christian Psychology, Education, and Therapy in Switzerland in 1992, which has since evolved into a "Höhere Fachschule" (Higher Professional School) for social education. For more details, visit ICP. Additionally, Werner May has served as president of the European Movement for Christian Anthropology, Psychology, and Therapy (EMCAPP) for over 10 years. More information is available at EMCAPP.
Werner is the co-founder of the Institute for Christian Psychology, Education, and Therapy in Switzerland in 1992, which has since evolved into a "Höhere Fachschule" (Higher Professional School) for social education. For more details, visit ICP. Additionally, Werner May has served as president of the European Movement for Christian Anthropology, Psychology, and Therapy (EMCAPP) for over 10 years. More information is available at EMCAPP.
Personal Life
Werner May is originally from Nuremberg, Germany, and has lived in Würzburg with his wife, Agnes, for 45 years. They have six adult children and many grandchildren.
To learn more about Werner May's work and scholarship, visit his website.