Tag Archives: children’s ministry

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 →

Posted in Advocacy, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Strategies | Tagged children's ministry, Disability Ministry, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Shannon Dingle, Special Needs Ministry | Leave a comment

What are the stats on disability, adoption, and church? (Post 1 of 3)

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Dr. G

Does our church represent these figures? If not, what can we do to become a more welcoming place? Continue reading →

Posted in Inclusion, Key Ministry, Resources | Tagged children's ministry, church, Disability Ministry, disability statistics, Family Ministry, Key Ministry, Shannon Dingle, student ministry | 2 Comments

Making church irresistible for kids with the most common disabilities…

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Dr. G

I all too often meet families who lack meaningful involvement with a local church because the environments in which we “do church” present unique challenges to kids with common mental health conditions. Continue reading →

Posted in ADHD, Advocacy, Anxiety Disorders, Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Mental Health, Resources | Tagged children's ministry, Disability Ministry, Family Ministry, Inclusion, Irresistible Church, Joni and Friends, Key Ministry, mental illness, Special Needs Ministry, student ministry | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Advocacy, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Strategies | Tagged Be the church, children's ministry, Disability Ministry, evangelism, Family Ministry, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Mike Vonderau, outsiders, student ministry, tax collectors | 2 Comments

What is child abuse: Definitions, signs, and symptoms

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Dr. G

Unfortunately, child abuse and neglect isn’t rare, even if we wish it were. This matters. Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, PTSD, Resources | Tagged child abuse, children's ministry, Family Ministry, Key Ministry, neglect, physical abuse, recognition, sexual abuse, Shannon Dingle, signs, student ministry, symptoms, trauma | 2 Comments

Is the drive for success in Christian families making our kids sick?

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Dr. G

As Christians, we’re increasingly called to lead countercultural lives in embracing values very different than those embraced in the society in which we live. Shouldn’t our kids be “different” in their prevalence of anxiety-related illness and disability compared to their peers? Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Anxiety Disorders, Families, Key Ministry | Tagged academics, anxiety, children, children's ministry, Christian parenting, chronic stress, Common Core, Family Ministry, Key Ministry, school, Stephen Grcevich MD, stress-related illness, student ministry, teenagers, tuition | 1 Comment

One request from a survivor of childhood abuse

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Dr. G

If someone had taken action when I first disclosed my circumstances instead of dismissing my words because my family seemed fine, I believe it would have made a world of difference in my life. Continue reading →

Posted in Controversies, Hidden Disabilities, PTSD | Tagged child abuse, child protection, children's ministry, Family Ministry, mandated reporter, neglect, pastors, PTSD, sexual abuse, student ministry | 3 Comments

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 →