Category Archives: Stories

A church that truly gets mental health ministry

Posted on November 18, 2019 by

I wrote a book describing a model for doing mental health ministry without having ever truly seen what it looks like. God gave me the privilege of seeing it in action last Sunday at CVC.  Continue reading →

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Why Jess Cummings came to Inclusion Fusion Live

Posted on April 30, 2018 by

It was almost in indescribable experience to spend time with people who are doing disability ministry work. There is something about being with people who “get it.” Continue reading →

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The stories you’ve shared about mental health and the church

Posted on February 11, 2018 by

The most troubling aspect of the stories shared by Mary Ann and others is that their experiences reflect poorly upon the character of God as reflected through the words and actions of the church. We can and must do a lot better in sharing Christ’s love and the message of the Gospel with our friends and neighbors with mental illness and welcoming them into the fellowship of the church. Continue reading →

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We’re looking for people to share their stories about mental health and the church

Posted on January 29, 2018 by

Your stories can help churches better understand how to most effectively welcome and minister with people of all ages with mental illness and their families. Continue reading →

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The Refiner’s Fire

Posted on July 17, 2017 by

I began to study what the Bible has to say about suffering and discovered it is more of a gift than I ever understood before. Continue reading →

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Why I’m grateful for Pastor Bob

Posted on June 18, 2017 by

Pastor Bob clearly demonstrated the experience, wisdom and integrity sufficient to earn the trust of the very gifted pastors and ministry leaders who serve our church. He was a pastor to hurting pastors…and for that, I’m grateful. Continue reading →

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The quiet ministry of a special needs grandparent

Posted on June 4, 2017 by

How many grandparents quietly, day in and day out, without fanfare or special recognition provide an irreplaceable blessing through the care they provide to children with disabilities? Continue reading →

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Hoping there’s a place in the church for a kid like mine

Posted on May 21, 2017 by

I wonder if we lose a lot of our youth when we focus exclusively on activities and programs that occur in medium to large-sized groups and offer little to kids who are more comfortable in gatherings of two or three? Continue reading →

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Is past experience of church a barrier for persons with mental illness and their families?

Posted on March 6, 2017 by

I suspect that past experiences of church may be a major barrier to current church involvement for many adults with a history of mental illness or parents of children or teens with significant mental health conditions. Continue reading →

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What the church can learn from a basketball game

Posted on February 27, 2017 by

What would our churches look like if we valued the gifts and talents of all of our members and celebrated the work accomplished by the Holy Spirit through them in the way that Louisville High School demonstrated to two of their athletes? Continue reading →

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