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Tag Archives: Disability Ministry
Ten Common Myths Surrounding PTSD in Children
This post looks at what childhood trauma is not by providing a brief look at 10 common myths surrounding PTSD in children. Continue reading
Posted in Hidden Disabilities, Key Ministry, PTSD, Resources
Tagged children, children's ministry, Disability Ministry, Does My Child Have PTSD?, Inclusion, Jolene Philo, Key Ministry, myths, PTSD, trauma
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Social agendas, kids with gender discordance, inclusion and the church…
So…what are we to do as Christians in serving kids and families with disabilities that sit smack dab in the intersection of disability and the culture war? Here’s a general principle… Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Controversies, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Strategies
Tagged children's ministry, church inclusion, Disability Ministry, gender discordance, gender dysphoria, Hillsboro High School, Lila Perry, mental illness, social agendas, Social Justice, student ministry, transgender youth
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Writing about PTSD in Children Was Not on My Bucket List
I will do whatever I can do to raise awareness of childhood PTSD so more children receive early diagnosis and treatment. Continue reading
On Ashley Madison, Christians, and sloppy statistics
When we present numbers as facts without even checking to see if they’re legit, we’re saying that making a point matters more to us than telling the truth.
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5 Practical Tips for Young Adults with Autism Seeking Employment…Ron Sandison
Twenty-six million Americans with disabilities are of working age. Every year an additional 50,000 young adults with autism diligently search and struggle for employment. Many of these young adults experience chronic under-employment and unemployment. These practical tips can empower your child for employment and independence. Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Autism, Key Ministry, Resources
Tagged Asperger's Disorder, Autism, Disability Ministry, employment, Inclusion, Ron Sandison, Special Needs Ministry, tips
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Becoming emotionally healthy…
While I’m wrestling with what it means to become a more emotionally healthy leader, I know lots of my colleagues in ministry and lots of parents and family members who follow this blog are wrestling with becoming emotionally healthy in the face of challenges that grow by the day. Continue reading
Don’t judge us by our “professional” Christians…
They’re killing the “brand” of Christianity with those outside the church.
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The mental health needs of kids in foster care
If 60-85% of kids in foster care have significant mental health conditions, is your church prepared to welcome those kids and teens into your existing children’s and youth ministry programming?
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Expert tips on teaching kids with ADHD…
Why should parents of kids with ADHD bother going through all the hard work and effort to make it to church each week and to worship with others? Continue reading
Posted in ADHD, Families, Hidden Disabilities, Key Ministry, Mental Health, Spiritual Development, Strategies
Tagged ADDitude Magazine, ADHD, children's ministry, Disability Ministry, Hidden Disabilities, homeschoolers, Inclusion, Karen Sunderhaft, Key Ministry, student ministry, Sunday School teachers, teaching tips
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