Tag Archives: children’s ministry

Seven ways to support kids with anxiety about the coronavirus

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dr. G

What can parents do to support the mental health of their kids amidst talk of the coronavirus in the weeks and months ahead? Continue reading →

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Disability ministry and the coronavirus

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Dr. G

We might look at this crisis as presenting a great opportunity to share the love of Christ with the disability community during a time of need while showing families who are already part of the church the extent to which they are cared for and valued. Continue reading →

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It’s the hidden disabilities that keep kids out of church

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Dr. G

The study found that the children most likely to be excluded from church are those with autism spectrum disorders and common mental health conditions – anxiety, depression, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder and ADHD. Continue reading →

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Mental health ministry training at Inclusion Fusion Live

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Dr. G

We’ll be offering an all-day training for churches interested in developing a mental health inclusion strategy and making available five additional workshops and presentations for ministry leaders and families with interest in mental health ministry. Continue reading →

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The Refiner’s Fire

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Dr. G

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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ADHD, suicide, African-American boys…and how churches might help

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Dr. G

Is the stigma against treatment of mental illness generally, and treatment of ADHD specifically a contributing factor to the difference in rates of completed suicide among African-American children and other ethnic groups? Continue reading →

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How dads are impacted when kids have disabilities

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Dr. G

You may silently grieve the loss of aspirations you had for your child as well as your inability to share experiences with your child that you dreamed of doing together. Continue reading →

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More questions about the effectiveness of antidepressants in kids…

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Dr. G

The professional community, parents and families hold assumptions about the effectiveness of psychotropic medication, especially medication for depression, that are unrealistic based upon our understanding of the research literature. Continue reading →

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Teaching the essentials to reach children of all abilities at church

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Shannon

If children and students at our church only grasp one thing today, what should it be? Continue reading →

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Partnering with parents to display the works of God in special needs ministry

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Shannon

Because every child’s disability is unique, it’s vital to talk with each family to figure out the best ways to include their child in your church. Continue reading →

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