Category Archives: Inclusion

Is it ever okay to exclude a child at church?

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Dr. G

It’s not okay to exclude a child at church, but sometimes including them in the same way as every other child isn’t a common sense approach, either. Continue reading →

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Andy Stanley’s comments support the need for churches of all sizes…

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Dr. G

Churches of every size, worship style and approach to discipleship have gifts and talents to use for disability ministry inclusion. Continue reading →

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Three different inclusive approaches in one night

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Dr. G

I think inclusion is a mindset that says, “I love you, and you belong here,” and then does whatever is necessary to put those words into practice. Continue reading →

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We’re looking for churches to welcome families impacted by disability. HUNDREDS of churches…

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Dr. G

We seek to connect families with churches close to where they live. We need LOTS and LOTS of churches willing and prepared to welcome families impacted by disability. And that’s where you come in. Continue reading →

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What are the stats on disability and church?

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Dr. G

The oft-quoted stat that 85-95% of special needs families are unchurched isn’t supported by any research, so I really think we – as people of the Truth – ought to stop repeating it. Continue reading →

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Join us for our Key Ministry Video Roundtable!

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Dr. G

Our team at Key Ministry will be launching our Disability Ministry Video Roundtable…a fully interactive, monthly gathering of ministry leaders and key volunteers. T Continue reading →

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The Milestone Elephant

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Dr. G

Some of the biggest struggles for so many special-needs parents are the emotions we experience when our children don’t reach typical milestones in the manner or time of other children. Continue reading →

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What are the stats on disability, adoption, and church? (Post 1 of 3)

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Dr. G

Does our church represent these figures? If not, what can we do to become a more welcoming place? Continue reading →

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Making church irresistible for kids with the most common disabilities…

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Dr. G

I all too often meet families who lack meaningful involvement with a local church because the environments in which we “do church” present unique challenges to kids with common mental health conditions. Continue reading →

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Inviting our friends and neighbors to the party…

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Dr. G

Is it wrong when we choose to withhold Jesus from the people whose paths we cross? Continue reading →

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