Tag Archives: Adoption

Needed: Spaces for foster & adoptive parents to say “me too”

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Dr. G

God never meant for us to do everything on our own. We’re created for community, and finding yours is worth the risk of being brave with your stories. Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Advocacy, Families, Foster Care, Key Ministry, Resources | Tagged Adoption, Created for Care, Disability Ministry, Foster Care, Inclusion, me too, parent support, Refresh Conference, Shannon Dingle | 1 Comment

What are the stats on adoption, trauma and disability?

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Dr. G

It appears that adoptive families are more likely than others to face the challenge of dealing with disabilities among their children. Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Families, Foster Care, Key Ministry, PTSD, Resources | Tagged ADHD, Adoption, Adverse Childhood Experiences Study, church, Depression, Disability, Disability Ministry, Dr. Karyn Purvis, Foster Care, Inclusion, Key Ministry, mental health, Shannon Dingle, The Connected Child, trauma | 3 Comments

Getting to Know Sandra Peoples and Her Mission

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Sandra

But around the book grew a tribe. A community who loves and supports each other. Who teaches and encourages. Who rejoices and mourns. My community. My ministry. Continue reading →

Posted in Autism, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Special Needs Ministry | Tagged Adoption, community, Down Syndrome, grief, Key Ministry, Not Alone, Sandra Peoples, self-care, special needs, Speechless: Finding God's Grace in My Son's Autism | 1 Comment

Our Ten Most Popular Blog Posts of 2015

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Dr. G

In the event you may have missed something that was quite popular among your fellow readers, today we share the ten most viewed posts of 2015. Continue reading →

Posted in ADHD, Adoption, Advocacy, Foster Care, Key Ministry, PTSD, Resources | Tagged ADHD, Adoption, Church4EveryChild, Disability Ministry, Dr. Oren Mason, Foster Care, Jolene Philo, Key Ministry, PTSD, Shannon Dingle, Special Needs Ministry, Stephen Grcevich MD, Top Ten Blog Posts of 2015 | Leave a comment

Want an easy life? Don’t become a Christian

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Dr. G

Do you want an easy life? Stay away from church. Ignore the small, still voice inside you prodding you to serve those around you in the name of Jesus. Continue reading →

Posted in Key Ministry, Leadership | Tagged Adoption, adversity, Christianity, Disability Ministry, foster parents, mental illness, prosperity gospel, significance, Special Needs Ministry | Leave a comment

Do genes associated with ADHD and depression predispose to success?

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Dr. G

I observed that a disproportionate number of church leaders, especially senior pastors-met the criteria for having ADHD. Continue reading →

Posted in ADHD, Depression, Leadership, Mental Health | Tagged ADHD, Adoption, Depression, entrepreneurs, genetics, Hidden Disabilities, Key Ministry, leadership traits, mental illness, pastors | 2 Comments

Should adoption be the church’s response to abortion?

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Dr. G

Adoption should be our response to a child in need of a family. Meanwhile, support in a variety of forms should be our response to a pregnant woman in need. Let’s not confuse the two. Continue reading →