Monthly Archives: July 2019

A different way of looking at “Christian Privilege”

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Dr. G

Our true Christian privilege is the privilege to serve. One of the best ways for Christians to change the ways in which our faith is perceived by secular culture is through serving and elevating the status of the most vulnerable in society.
Continue reading →

Posted in Controversies, Inclusion, Key Ministry | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

The trial of Dr. Josephson

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Dr. G

It’s ironic that at a time when Christians are becoming more open and accepting of welcoming and including persons with mental illness, the mental health field (and academic medicine, in particular) seems to be growing less and less tolerant of colleagues with a Christian anthropology or worldview.   Continue reading →

Posted in Controversies, Mental Health | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

How any church can “Make ‘M Smile”

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Dr. G

Make ‘M Smile represents a great model for a summertime special event to share God’s love with kids and adults with a broad range of disabilities. Marie Kuck and her team have developed a model for a celebration that churches of all sizes might easily replicate, with each event taking on its own unique flavor from the sponsor, the event venue and the mix of participating disability-related organizations. Continue reading →

Posted in Families, Key Ministry, Special Needs Ministry, Strategies | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Are kids from devoutly Christian families with same-sex attraction at higher risk of suicide?

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Dr. G

In the absence of any data supporting an association between traditional religious beliefs and increases in suicidal thinking or behavior in children and adolescents, suggesting an ethical mandate exists to influence kids with same-sex attraction to leave their places of worship for more “affirming” congregations or suggesting parents need to “process their religious commitments in light of evidence-based recommendations” is extremely premature at best, demonstrates an extraordinary lack of cultural sensitivity and ignores the ways in which spiritual formation and church attendance may help mitigate the increased risk of suicidal behavior among sexual minority youth. Continue reading →

Posted in Controversies, Key Ministry, Mental Health | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments