Category Archives: Key Ministry

Ministry in a post-Coronavirus world

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Dr. G

Change that would have occurred gradually over the next ten years will take place in the next 12-24 months thanks to the disruption from COVID. 
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Why families think online church is indispensable for disability ministry

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Dr. G

If your church is has an online presence and an interest in disability ministry, your online presence needs to be a critical component of your disability ministry strategy.
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Race, reconciliation, disability and the church

Posted on June 4, 2020 by Dr. G

We know the lives of our Black brothers and sisters are precious to God. It’s important they know their lives matter to us. Continue reading →

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The pandemic as an unexpected blessing to the disability community

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Dr. G

It’s very possible that the COVID-19 pandemic will have provided the impetus for introducing many local churches to people in their communities with conditions that would otherwise make in-person attendance either highly unlikely or impossible. 

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Coronavirus, church and the “least restrictive environment”

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Dr. G

“Inclusion” during this time may mean doing what we need to do to ensure that our friends with disabilities are safe while demonstrating to them that they’re loved. Continue reading →

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How pastors can support mental health in the age of COVID-19.

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Dr. G

Only 30 percent of pastors feel well-equipped to help their people deal with matters of mental or emotional health. Continue reading →

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Why does God allow Coronavirus and other types of suffering?

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Dr. G

So if God is great, all knowing, all powerful…how do these things occur? Continue reading →

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An Easter service for the disability community

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Dr. G

We’re hosting a very special worship service for families impacted by disability who don’t have a church this Easter morning Continue reading →

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Caring for our neighbors in a COVID-19 mental health crisis

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Dr. G

Here’s why I’d recommend Psychological First Aid to any pastor or church leader interested in quickly building capacity to care for large numbers of hurting people during the pandemic. Continue reading →

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Flattening the curve of the COVID-19 mental health epidemic to come

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Dr. G

What can we do now to mitigate the mental health impact of steps being taken to control spread of the virus? Continue reading →

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