Making the shift from doing ministry for persons with disabilities to doing ministry with persons with disabilities can be done in three simple ways.
Why are children's hospital emergency rooms becoming flooded with suicidal kids?
Tuts, Looks, and Loud Comments – Let ALL the Little Children Come to Me (Part 2)
Join Kelly Rosati, Amy Simpson, Kay Warren and myself for a Twitter chat on youth mental health
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.
Tips for Communicating with People with Disabilities and Their Caregivers
When the Church Abandoned My Special-Needs Family
Special-Needs Siblings Will Make Remarkable Future Leaders
Empowering young people from special needs families toward a healthy process of self-discovery and a positive relationship with Jesus gives them a solid foundation for the transition to adulthood. It also creates future leaders who will bring extraordinary perspective and passion to the communities where they live and serve.
Ways Churches Can Support Families Who Need It
What Should I Do If My Church Doesn't Have a Special-Needs Ministry?
The stories you’ve shared about mental health and the church
The most troubling aspect of the stories shared by Mary Ann and others is that their experiences reflect poorly upon the character of God as reflected through the words and actions of the church. We can and must do a lot better in sharing Christ's love and the message of the Gospel with our friends and neighbors with mental illness and welcoming them into the fellowship of the church.
