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Mental Health Ministry…So What?

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Dr. G

More than anything, mental health ministry is about your church community, as a whole, getting the concept that people with mental health issues aren’t problems to be solved, they are people to be loved.
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I’m not like “those kids”

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Dr. G

The kids (and their families) are exquisitely sensitive to perceptions of being “different” from everyone else. This is a key reason why they don’t fit into most “special needs ministry” models and why they’re inclined to avoid “programs” that draw attention to their differences. Continue reading →

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From outreach ideas to action in three easy steps…Mike Woods

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Dr. G

What can you and your special needs ministry do to help people with disabilities in your community achieve their potential and experience God’s good design for their lives? No one special needs ministry (or church) can do everything . . . but each special needs ministry (or church) is called to do something.
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Components of a ministry strategy for including kids with mental illness at church

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Dr. G

We look at the components of an effective ministry strategy for outreach and inclusion of children and teens with mental health concerns at church. Continue reading →

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Key Strategy #4…Intentionally collaborative

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Dr. G

Today, we’ll look at our ongoing efforts to advance our mission and the disability ministry movement through partnering with other like-minded organizations and individuals. Continue reading →

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Key Strategy #1…Services and resources are offered free of charge

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Dr. G

We saw the opportunity to provide services free of charge as an opportunity for our organization to model an object lesson in grace. After all, Jesus paid the price for our salvation. We can’t do anything to earn salvation…we simply have to accept Jesus’ gift, freely given. If “free” worked for Jesus, it should work for us. Continue reading →

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Six Key Strategies

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Dr. G

During March, we’ll share six “Key” strategies…operating principles and approaches that provide a framework for our staff and volunteers when unexpected opportunities arise. Continue reading →

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Lessons For Church Leaders in “Medication Nation”

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Dr. G

This past Friday, we looked at statistics from Medco Health Solutions demonstrating that more than one in five U.S. adults (and more than one in four women) take medication on a regular basis for a mental health condition. The percentage of the U.S. population taking psychotropic medication has increased 22% in the last ten years. Today, I’ll share a few thoughts on why church leaders should care about the data.
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