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Tag Archives: Inclusion
Building a bigger movement…
Because many churches that are effectively reaching unchurched people are very gifted at creating welcoming ministry environments, I could easily envision a role for them in serving kids with more subtle or hidden disabilities…kids with conditions that are disabling in some, but not all environments. Kids with disabilities that wouldn’t necessarily be thought of as having “special needs.” Kids with parents who may not have done well in more traditional church environments. Continue reading
Stuff that’s too good to ignore…John Knight
His presentation for Inclusion Fusion truly captured the spirit of the Web Summit…For the Sake of Your Own Joy! Why Your Church Should Want Families Like Mine. Continue reading
Stuff that’s too good to ignore…Rhett Smith
Rhett Smith shared a very powerful presentation for Inclusion Fusion 2012 in which he examined how our views on anxiety often exclude those struggling with it from our church communities…along with the ways in which God uses our anxiety for good Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety Disorders, Inclusion, Inclusion Fusion, Key Ministry, Mental Health, Resources
Tagged anxiety, church, faith, God, Inclusion, Inclusion Fusion, Key Ministry, Rhett Smith
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Stuff that’s too good to ignore…Matthew Stanford
Matt’s talk should be required viewing for pastors and church staff seeking to more effectively minister to families impacted by mental illness. Continue reading
Next Steps for the Disability Ministry Movement…
God is clearly raising up many empowered leaders to advance the cause of including families impacted by disabilities at church. But what common strategies should leaders and organizations adopt in order for the movement to advance? Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Families, Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Strategies
Tagged church, Disability Ministry, Inclusion, Key Ministry, partnership, Special Needs Ministry
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Two Inclusion Fusion Bonuses
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
Hey Kidmin Friends! Join Us For Inclusion Fusion 2012!
We hope to bring leaders together from across the church…senior pastors, children’s pastors, church staff members, disability ministry professionals, volunteers, parents and caregivers to brainstorm ways of welcoming and including including more kids with disabilities and their families into our local churches. Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Autism, Families, Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, Inclusion Fusion, Key Ministry, Mental Health, Parents, Strategies
Tagged Adoption, Autism, children's ministry, church, Disability Ministry, Foster Care, Inclusion, Inclusion Fusion, kidmin, parenting, PTSD, respite care, Special Needs Ministry Web Summit
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Faces of the Movement…Jeff McNair
Jeff’s presentation will look at movement toward maturity in disability ministry. If someone is involved in ministry, even for a long time, that doesn’t necessarily imply that what they are doing is best. So how can one move toward maturity? What might one aspire to in ministry? Continue reading
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