Tag Archives: Inclusion

Should kids with ADHD take their medication for church?

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Dr. G

If your child’s experience at church is as important as their experience at school, the need for effective treatment at church is as great as their need for treatment at school. Continue reading →

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What disability ministry is and isn’t…insights from my first Accessibility Summit

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Dr. G

If you want to share the good news of Christ with all people, then this is a good place to start! Continue reading →

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It’s Autism Awareness Day, How Aware Is Your Church? #LIUB

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Sandra

No matter the size of a church, you can make a difference for families affected by autism. Continue reading →

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Five steps churches can take to help persons with depression

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Dr. G

Editor’s note: Today’s post from Gillian Marchenko is co-authored by Gillian’s husband (Sergei), a pastor for eleven years and husband to a wife with major depressive disorder for over a decade. As a couple in ministry and a family who … Continue reading →

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Seven things I learned from our first 1,000 blog posts…

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Dr. G

On the occasion of our thousandth post, I’ll share the seven most important takeaways I’ve gained since starting this journey with you in the summer of 2010. Continue reading →

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Is it ever okay to exclude a child at church?

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Dr. G

It’s not okay to exclude a child at church, but sometimes including them in the same way as every other child isn’t a common sense approach, either. Continue reading →

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Three different inclusive approaches in one night

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Dr. G

I think inclusion is a mindset that says, “I love you, and you belong here,” and then does whatever is necessary to put those words into practice. Continue reading →

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Needed: Spaces for foster & adoptive parents to say “me too”

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Dr. G

God never meant for us to do everything on our own. We’re created for community, and finding yours is worth the risk of being brave with your stories. Continue reading →

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My Depression: no longer under lock and key

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Dr. G

I wrote this book because the stigma about mental illness in our Christian circles is alive and well. How can a believer in Jesus have suicidal ideations? How can a Christian often feel no hope? What about fullness in Christ? Continue reading →

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What are the stats on adoption, trauma and disability?

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Dr. G

It appears that adoptive families are more likely than others to face the challenge of dealing with disabilities among their children. Continue reading →

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