Category Archives: Inclusion

Everyone is welcome at church tonight…

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Dr. G

Some Christmas wishes come true! Continue reading →

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Our ten most popular blog posts of 2014…

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Dr. G

Sharing today’s post is an excellent way of introducing the blog…and Key Ministry with pastors, friends and family members who would be blessed! Continue reading →

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TWO disability ministry training events in Northeast Ohio in February…

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Dr. G

We’d like to invite our friends across the Midwest and Great Lakes region to join us on February 6-7 for TWO major disability ministry training events in Northeast Ohio. Continue reading →

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Can God use our anxiety for good?

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Dr. G

When we judge someone’s faith or spiritual life because of their anxiety, we ultimately push them into a place of shame. Shame drives people into hiding and not seeking and getting the help they need. Continue reading →

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A journey of faith…Guest blogger Cathy Blatnik

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Dr. G

At one time, having Dominic make his First Holy Communion was something that I could only dream about. On May the third, it became a reality. Continue reading →

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A shocking statistic…

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Dr. G

Nearly 61% of our attendees with a disability or a family member with a disability reports the experience of being unable to attend church as a result of that disability. Continue reading →

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Updated: More stories of disability and church…

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Dr. G

We think the stories are an accurate reflection of the progress the church has made…and how far we have yet to go… Continue reading →

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Five Tips for Special Needs Ministry Leaders…Beth Golik

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Dr. G

Here are five tips and techniques that, in my experience, are key to get you started and keep you moving and growing. Continue reading →

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Barb Newman…Why is inclusion important in Christian Schools?

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Dr. G

What, then, does inclusion look like? At CLC Network, we believe it means ownership and friendship. The general education classroom “owns” the student with the disability and each student is assigned a place of belonging within the general education setting. Continue reading →

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I love adoption, but…

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Dr. G

When we say yes as a church to caring about vulnerable children and families, let’s also say yes to talking about related challenges too. Continue reading →

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