Category Archives: Inclusion

Creating Mental Health Ministry in a Local Church – A Year in the Life

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Dr. G

If you think mental health ministry is something your church should consider, just start the conversation. If your church is like most, the pastors and staff are already aware of mental health needs in your faith community. Prayerfully consider if Jesus isn’t asking you to step up and reach out to the ones who can’t reach out for themselves. Continue reading →

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Teaching the essentials to reach children of all abilities at church

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Shannon

If children and students at our church only grasp one thing today, what should it be? Continue reading →

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Are you ready to help?

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Dr. G

We’re honored that 64 churches in 24 states with identified disability ministries have chosen to partner with us to launch Key for Families by registering with our church network and expressing a willingness to welcome families in need of a church who access our online platforms. Continue reading →

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What We Mean When We Say Our New Church Is “Special-Needs Friendly”

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Sandra

Last weekend we had a couple over and we were talking about our new church. The husband looked at my husband and asked, “What do you mean when you say your church will be ‘special-needs friendly’?” It’s a good question. … Continue reading →

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Connecting with the Community: Stepping Outside the Church to Grow Your Ministry

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Dr. G

Recently, our church was the first host site for a Guinness World Record attempt for creating the world’s largest fingerprint painting aimed at raising awareness for playgrounds that are accessible for everyone, including those with disabilities.
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Six reasons people with disabilities don’t know we love them

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Dr. G

“Jesus loved all the unsanctioned people.” And today? Some of those same groups, as well as a few more, are still treated as unsanctioned by some of our churches. Often, they don’t know we love them. Why? Continue reading →

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Should kids with ADHD take their medication for church?

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Dr. G

If your child’s experience at church is as important as their experience at school, the need for effective treatment at church is as great as their need for treatment at school. Continue reading →

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What disability ministry is and isn’t…insights from my first Accessibility Summit

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Dr. G

If you want to share the good news of Christ with all people, then this is a good place to start! Continue reading →

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Ron Sandison…She believed in the word “CAN”

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Dr. G

My mom’s belief in the word “CAN” paid off. My mom believed that by having me interact with typical children my own age I would learn essential social skills, and by developing my talents I could gain independence and accomplish my dreams. Continue reading →

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The suicide epidemic among high-functioning persons with autism

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Dr. G

Adults with autism and no intellectual disability are over NINE TIMES MORE LIKELY to commit suicide when compared to their age-matched peers. Continue reading →

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