Category Archives: Strategies

Five steps churches can take to help persons with depression

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Dr. G

Editor’s note: Today’s post from Gillian Marchenko is co-authored by Gillian’s husband (Sergei), a pastor for eleven years and husband to a wife with major depressive disorder for over a decade. As a couple in ministry and a family who … Continue reading →

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One in seven young children have a mental, behavioral or developmental disorder (MBDD). WHY?

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Dr. G

The lack of a medical home and poor parental mental health were the two most critical risk factors for future development of MBDDs. Continue reading →

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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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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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The anger elephant…

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Dr. G

I have seen more special-needs dads destroyed by their inability to let go of anger than perhaps anything else. Continue reading →

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A place for families looking for a church where they’ll be welcomed…

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Dr. G

Our challenge in the year ahead will expand by helping families impacted by disability connect with the rapidly growing movement of churches prepared to welcome them. Continue reading →

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A look at our year in ministry…and what’s next

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Dr. G

Join us as we seek to extend the love of Christ to families everywhere for whom a child with a disability has too often been an insurmountable barrier to connecting with a local church. Continue reading →

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