Tag Archives: Key Ministry

4 Reasons Traumatized Kids Need Mentally Healthy Parents

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Dr. G

Children of depressed parents have a higher risk of developing PTSD. Continue reading →

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Should adoption be the church’s response to abortion?

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Dr. G

Adoption should be our response to a child in need of a family. Meanwhile, support in a variety of forms should be our response to a pregnant woman in need. Let’s not confuse the two. Continue reading →

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How to Prevent PTSD in Traumatized Children

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Dr. G

This post reviews some of the techniques parents and other adults can use to lower the risk of PTSD developing in our kids after they experience a traumatic event.
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The obligation of church leaders who promote adoption

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Dr. G

I’d like to challenge church leaders to assume responsibility for supporting their families when they pursue adoption ministry. Continue reading →

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I signed a contract with a literary agent…

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Dr. G

I’ve been blessed by the opportunity to connect with a group of people to come alongside our ministry as we pursue the unique work God’s given us to do. Continue reading →

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What does the Bible say about abortion and disability?

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Dr. G

But as we examine all the passages relating to disability and life, one message stands out: we can do hard things because of great Love. Amen. Continue reading →

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Want an inclusion model for families of kids with mental illness? Come to Louisville!

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Dr. G

I’d be delighted if you could join me and several excellent speakers in Louisville, KY on Saturday, November 7 as the Kentucky United Methodist Church Conference on Children’s and Family Ministry sponsors An Inclusive Children’s Ministry, a free, one day conference for children’s leaders and parents to learn how to make ministry to children inclusive of all children.
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Our Gospel call to support a culture of life

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Dr. G

The church is the embassy of the Kingdom of Christ, and the Kingdom is where the unborn are prayed over, where the widows are visited, where the orphan is adopted, and where the disabled and the “unwanted” are made heirs with Christ of the universe. Continue reading →

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The instinctual trauma response

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Dr. G

Today’s post takes a look at how the brain responds to perceived danger. Continue reading →

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What if the church destroyed the foster care system as we know it?

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Dr. G

If one family from every three churches committed to adopt one child and those three churches committed to support that family, there wouldn’t be children waiting to be adopted in foster care. Continue reading →

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