Tag Archives: mental health and the church

Why families think online church is indispensable for disability ministry

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Dr. G

If your church is has an online presence and an interest in disability ministry, your online presence needs to be a critical component of your disability ministry strategy.
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A proliferation of disability ministry training

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Dr. G

Our staff has developed a page on our website listing disability ministry and mental health ministry training opportunities throughout the Continental United States. Continue reading →

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Janet Parshall…Disability Ministry Champion

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Dr. G

Janet’s long history of advocacy for persons with disabilities isn’t the only reason why I wanted her to have the opportunity to attend our conference and connect with the leaders and speakers in attendance. I knew Janet could speak into disability issues from the perspective of someone who has been there and done that. Continue reading →

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Amplifying Small Voices – Inclusion Fusion Live 2019

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Dr. G

We’re hoping to fill the church throughout the two days of IFL 2019  with pastors, ministry leaders and families from all across the U.S. for a time of prayer, worship, learning and collaboration for the purpose of helping individuals and families affected by disability to be welcomed and fully included in the worship and ministry offered through the local church. Our team would love for you to join us!
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An invitation to our readers to brainstorm about God’s purposes in mental illness

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Dr. G

What teaching or reading have you come across that’s been helpful to you in better understanding God’s purposes in mental illness? Continue reading →

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It’s the hidden disabilities that keep kids out of church

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Dr. G

The study found that the children most likely to be excluded from church are those with autism spectrum disorders and common mental health conditions – anxiety, depression, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder and ADHD. Continue reading →

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Key Ministry’s video training series on Mental Health and the Church

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Dr. G

Our team is pleased to announce we’ve completed a library of training videos designed to accompany and support Mental Health and the Church, Key Ministry’s book on including children, teens, adults and families impacted by mental illness at church.
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Join Kelly Rosati, Amy Simpson, Kay Warren and myself for a Twitter chat on youth mental health

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Dr. G

I’d like to invite our readers to join with me, along with Kelly Rosati, Amy Simpson and Kay Warren on Tuesday, May 8th at 2:00 PM Eastern time for a Twitter chat designed to encourage pastors, ministry leaders and key volunteers to consider how they can be involved in addressing the epidemic of mental illness in children and teens. Continue reading →

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Why church is difficult for persons on the high end of the autism spectrum

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Dr. G

We need churches committed to welcoming children, teens and adults on the autism spectrum of typical to high intelligence and affording them opportunities for using their considerable gifts and talents to advance the mission of the church. Continue reading →

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Inclusion Fusion LIVE – A disability ministry conference for church leaders AND families

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Dr. G

Registration is now open for Inclusion Fusion Live – a disability ministry conference hosted by Key Ministry  on April 20th-21st, 2018 at Bay Presbyterian Church in Bay Village, Ohio.  Continue reading →

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