Tag Archives: Key Ministry

Time, talent and treasure

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Dr. G

For us to do the ministry we do with a relatively limited budget, it’s absolutely essential for our supporters to contribute their time, talent and treasure in support of the mission. Continue reading →

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A shocking statistic…

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Dr. G

Nearly 61% of our attendees with a disability or a family member with a disability reports the experience of being unable to attend church as a result of that disability. Continue reading →

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Leading online support groups…Lorna Bradley

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Dr. G

Online support groups create pathways of connection and support for even the most isolated of special needs parents. Continue reading →

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Winding down Inclusion Fusion…

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Dr. G

We’ll be featuring Joni’s Keynote video, Colleen’s interview with Joni and Ken Tada that many registrants missed last night, and presentations from Mike Woods, Emily Colson and Beth Golik. If you have a question about special needs/disability ministry, bring it. If you’re a parent/caregiver and you want to chat about your experience of church, c’mon in. We’ll be hanging out until approximately 10 PM Eastern. Continue reading →

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Updated: More stories of disability and church…

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Dr. G

We think the stories are an accurate reflection of the progress the church has made…and how far we have yet to go… Continue reading →

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Five Tips for Special Needs Ministry Leaders…Beth Golik

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Dr. G

Here are five tips and techniques that, in my experience, are key to get you started and keep you moving and growing. Continue reading →

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The prayers of our people…#KMIF14

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Dr. G

Can you find a few minutes to pray for some of these requests from those who plan to attend Inclusion Fusion during the coming week? Continue reading →

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I love adoption, but…

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Dr. G

When we say yes as a church to caring about vulnerable children and families, let’s also say yes to talking about related challenges too. Continue reading →

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When it’s scary to say yes…

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Dr. G

If we ask families in our churches to say yes to adoption, then we need to be ready to say yes to those families and their children if they need support after their yes leads to unexpected challenges. Continue reading →

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Mental health recovery and the role of the church…Joe Padilla

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Dr. G

If you approach your pastor by saying you want to “start a ministry for mental illness,” they immediately start thinking: money, people (leaders), building space, and then they are naturally flooded with “stigma” concerns regarding liability (remember they do not have a full understanding … yet).

We need to take a different approach that doesn’t overwhelm the pastor. Instead, let’s invite them into a new process of understanding and the implementation of practical support that will not overwhelm church resources. Continue reading →

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