Tag Archives: Family Ministry

Kids and Depression…What Does the Data Say?

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Dr. G

Suicidal thinking and behavior is very common among youth with depression. Approximately 60% of teens diagnosed with depression will experience thoughts of suicide…30% have made one or more suicide attempts. Continue reading →

Posted in Depression, Key Ministry, Mental Health, Resources | Tagged AACAP, adolescents, children, children's ministry, Depression, Disability Ministry, Family Ministry, Key Ministry, NIMH, research, statistics, Stephen Grcevich MD, youth ministry | 1 Comment

What do kids and teens with depression look like?

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Dr. G

Today, we’ll help readers develop a mental picture of what they might notice in a child or teen experiencing an episode of Major Depression. Continue reading →

Posted in Depression, Families, Key Ministry, Mental Health, Resources | Tagged adolescents, children, children's ministry, Christian parents, Depression, Family Ministry, Key Ministry, signs, Stephen Grcevich MD, symptoms, youth ministry | 1 Comment

Depression…Definitions matter

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Dr. G

The purpose of this series will be to help pastors, church staff, volunteers and Christian parents improve their ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of depression and children and teens and help them to most effectively support kids with depression and their families. Here’s a tentative outline of some of the topics we’ll be covering in the series… Continue reading →

Posted in Depression, Families, Resources | Tagged adolescents, children, children's ministry, Christian parents, church, Depression, Family Ministry, Inclusion, mental health, ministry resources, pastors, youth ministry | Leave a comment

Special Needs and Divorce: What Does the Data Say?

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Dr. G

The level of understanding about autism in the community has progressed to the point that having a child with the condition has become more socially acceptable. The same is true of Down’s Syndrome, which is caused by a specific chromosomal abnormality. Mental health is still a taboo topic. It’s less stigmatizing to have a kid with an autism spectrum disorder than a kid with a psychiatric disorder. Continue reading →

Posted in ADHD, Autism, Families, Key Ministry, Parents | Tagged ADHD, Autism, divorce, Down's Syndrome, Family Ministry, Key Ministry, special needs, Stephen Grcevich MD | 1 Comment

Two Inclusion Fusion Bonuses

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Dr. G

Thanks to the generosity of our partners at Pajama Conference, Inclusion Fusion is going to be available online for two extra weeks. All of the presentations will remain available through Sunday, December 2nd. Continue reading →

Posted in Families, Inclusion, Inclusion Fusion, Key Ministry, Parents, Resources | Tagged Autism, Family Ministry, Inclusion, Inclusion Fusion, Mike Woods, Pajama Conference, Partnering With Parents, Special Needs Ministry | Leave a comment

Barb Dittrich to host NIGHTLY Tweetchats during Inclusion Fusion 2012!

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Dr. G

We’ll be doing a wrap-up Tweetchat EVERY NIGHT throughout the Web Summit from 9:00-10:00 PM Eastern…longer if everyone is having a good time. You’ll have the opportunity to connect and share ideas with many of our Inclusion Fusion Faculty, and interact with other pastors, church staff, volunteers and family members from anywhere in the world.
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Posted in Inclusion, Inclusion Fusion, Key Ministry, Leadership | Tagged adults, Barb Dittrich, children, church, Disability Ministry, Family Ministry, Inclusion, Inclusion Fusion, Key Ministry, Special Needs Ministry, Special Needs Ministry Web Summit, Tweetchat | 1 Comment

Libby Peterson: The Church Has Left the Building

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Dr. G

We are challenging ourselves to take that next step in ministry – to move from ministry through programs to ministry through lifestyle. . .from asking families to come and be with us – to going to be one of them. Continue reading →

Posted in Families, Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, Inclusion Fusion, Key Ministry, Resources, Strategies | Tagged Bay Presbyterian Church, Disability Ministry, Family Ministry, Inclusion Fusion, Key Ministry, Libby Peterson, Outward Focused Inclusion, respite care, Special Needs Ministry | 1 Comment

Faces of the Movement…Mike Woods of First Baptist Orlando

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Dr. G

As I read through Deut. 6:4-7, Psalm 78, and the central focus of the books I mentioned, I was reminded that as a parent I’m the one that God holds primarily responsible for my boys’ spiritual development. My problem was that as a father to three boys on the autism spectrum, I had become so focused on their social, emotional, academic, and communication needs that I had been neglecting their spiritual needs. Continue reading →

Posted in Autism, Families, Inclusion, Inclusion Fusion, Resources, Strategies | Tagged Autism, Disability Ministry, Family Ministry, First Baptist Orlando, Inclusion Fusion, Mike Woods, Parenting Beyond Your Capacity, Reggie Joiner, Special Friends Ministry, Special Needs Ministry app, Special Needs Ministry Web Summit, Think Orange | Leave a comment

The ENGAGE Conference…Downloads Available

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Dr. G

I’ll present three workshops next month at the ENGAGE Children’s Ministry Training Event, graciously hosted by the Central Pennsylvania Children’s Ministry Network at West Shore Evangelical Church in Mechanicsburg (near Harrisburg) PA, on Friday, November 9th and Saturday, November 10th.
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