Tag Archives: Ed Welch

Why many in the church don’t see ADHD as a disability…

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Dr. G

“People in the church believe they can tell when a disability ends and bad parenting begins.”
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Unintended consequences…Sin, mental illness and the church

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Dr. G

The research appears to suggest that we have a lot of people within the church who struggle with emotional distress who have been badly hurt by their interactions with pastors, church staff, counselors and the reactions of fellow believers. Clearly, there’s an established perception among the majority outside the church that those struggling with more serious or chronic mental health concerns won’t be welcome at church…and that’s a very big problem when it comes to fulfilling Christ’s command to make disciples. Continue reading →

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