Category Archives: Inclusion

But what if we don’t have any children with disabilities in our church?

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Dr. G

Do you want to share the Gospel with everyone in your community, or do you want to limit who has access to your body of believers?
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5 tips for modifying your Sunday school curriculum for diverse learners

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Dr. G

Since I know the idea of change can be scary to many of us, here are five tips for making positive and (mostly) painless changes by modifying your Sunday school curriculum for diverse learners… Continue reading →

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Are churches blind to mental illness?

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Dr. G

The presence of mental illness appears to be an impediment to church attendance and regular prayer. Continue reading →

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Wish you could go to church this Easter?

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Dr. G

Thanks to the generosity of our friends at Community Bible Church in San Antonio, we’ll have a number of LIVE and prerecorded, interactive worship services that any family can join online this Easter weekend. Continue reading →

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I had no plan…Jeff Davidson

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Dr. G

It’s been 15 years and my world is still turned upside down by autism. Continue reading →

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Shhh…We’re talking about ADHD medication and church

Posted on March 27, 2015 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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Gillian Marchenko…Down Syndrome Day 2015

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Dr. G

And know that we, other parents in this very special club, are here when you need us and that someday, you will be the one looking a new mother in the eye saying, “Our life is good. Really. It is.” Continue reading →

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Don’t tell me your church’s theology is sound if my family isn’t welcome…Shannon Dingle

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Dr. G

I wouldn’t expect any new church to be fully equipped with how to support our family if we wanted to join. But I would expect, hope, wish, pray that they would be willing to love us enough to try to learn. Continue reading →

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What about them? Karen Jackson of Faith Inclusion Network

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Dr. G

My daughter did have a place in a church now, but what about all those other families affected by disability? What about them? Continue reading →

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Including Kids and Teens With Mental Illness in the Church and Community…#globalaccess2015

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Dr. G

Here’s the Slideshare of Dr. Grcevich’s presentation today at the 2015 Global Access Conference, presented by Joni and Friends…Including Kids and Teens With Mental Illness in the Church and Community. Continue reading →

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