Tag Archives: inclusion ministry

The Mental Health Needs of Kids in Foster Care

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Dr. G

Churches planning ministry initiatives to serve kids in foster care need first to develop competency at serving kids with serious mental health issues and their families.
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Shannon Dingle…Simply the Right Thing to Do

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Dr. G

Can we still call ourselves churches if we don’t care enough about others to consider their lives and their needs? Or would it be more accurate to paint over “church” and replace it with “country club” or “social group” instead? Continue reading →

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The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree…ADHD in Families

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Dr. G

We can talk about ministry environments and curriculum all we want, but we’re not going to be able to help kids with ADHD to grow spiritually unless we can connect with and build influence with their parents.
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How the Church Can Help Families of Kids With Bipolar Disorder

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Dr. G

Not every kid has to come to church to be ministered to by the church. Parents have far more time and opportunity to influence their children than the church does. Parents of a child with bipolar disorder are more likely to know the best strategies for communicating with them in different mood states. Continue reading →

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