Tag Archives: church

Knowledge, innovation and experience…Key Ministry 2.0

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Dr. G

Knowledge and experience compliment calling and giftedness. Continue reading →

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David Glover…The PURE Ministry Network

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Dr. G

Most people beginning special needs ministry want to talk directly to their peers in another church. They want to find out what worked and what didn’t work. Continue reading →

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Key Ministry 2.0…The environment in which we serve

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Dr. G

Today, we’ll introduce three overarching trends that will shape our approach to ministry in the years ahead, along with some additional factors we’ll be taking into consideration as we form our strategy. Continue reading →

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Would your church miss you if you weren’t there? Barb Dittrich

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Dr. G

Suffering from “compassion fatigue” or lacking in resources, families are frequently heartbroken when their church does not reach out to them in crisis. Sadly, those who do find an inclusive congregation or one with special needs programming can also be inclined to walk away from the church when they feel ignored in their darkest hours.

Yet, what if we flipped that concept on its head?
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The Mission Field Next Door: Mark 2:1-12

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Dr. G

When was the last time you took a chance in order to introduce a friend or a neighbor to Jesus? After all, we understand the stakes to be a lot higher. The friends were seeking to relieve their friend from the burden of ten or twenty years of paralysis. We who call ourselves Christians know the stakes are MUCH greater. Eternity is on the line! Continue reading →

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Our Broken Mental Health System…a diagnosis

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Dr. G

Here’s a formulation as to why our mental health system in the U.S. is failing so many of the families it was created to serve.
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Sticks and Stones, Clicks and Phones: Solutions for Preventing Bullying at Church…Inclusion Fusion Library

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Dr. G

In her presentation for Inclusion Fusion 2012, Katie tackled the issue of bullying…and focused on bullying prevention. Pastors, KidMin leaders and volunteers need to know how to proactively prevent bullying, because sadly, this kind of behavior can—and does—occur in churches, too. In this presentation, she shared some practical strategies that can change the social culture of Sunday mornings.
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Belong to Believe…Libby Peterson

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Dr. G

We need a new paradigm to reach those families OUTSIDE the church whose lives are shaped by the special needs of their child. We must find ways to BUILD relationships, enter each other’s realities and BRING them into some expression of Christian community – inviting them to BELONG so that they might come to BELIEVE. Continue reading →

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Viewing Mental Illness Through the Eyes of Faith…Inclusion Fusion Library

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Dr. G

Matt’s presentation will help equip you and your church to effectively minister and support those living with mental illness. Continue reading →

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One Odd Duck…Introducing Carlyle King

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Dr. G

My challenge to my fellow Christians is this: Reach out and reconnect with our missing parts. Help them find that place where they honor God by functioning as they were made. Recognize that, if they don’t seem to fit, you may be the part needing adjustment. Continue reading →

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