Tag Archives: barriers

Why church is difficult for persons on the high end of the autism spectrum

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Dr. G

We need churches committed to welcoming children, teens and adults on the autism spectrum of typical to high intelligence and affording them opportunities for using their considerable gifts and talents to advance the mission of the church. 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 Dr. G

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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The barriers to getting newcomers with mental illness connected at church…

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Dr. G

Is there a way of making available an alternative path…an accommodation available to those who need it? Continue reading →

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Including kids and teens with mental illness at church…What are the barriers?

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Dr. G

I’ve come to the conclusion that our team at Key Ministry needs to, at the very least, put forth a conceptual model for a mental health/trauma inclusion ministry that could be implemented by churches of all sizes, denominations and organizational styles. Continue reading →

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Asperger’s Disorder…Barriers to Inclusion at Church

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Dr. G

Last Sunday, we examined some of the challenges to spiritual growth kids with Asperger’s Disorder are likely to encounter. Today, we’ll focus our attention more specifically on barriers to inclusion of kids with Asperger’s at church.
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