by Lamar Hardwick | Nov 5, 2019 | Care and Support, Church Support, Families
In March of 2008, a devastating outbreak of tornadoes destroyed parts of downtown Atlanta and the surrounding metro area. Sometime in the middle of the night I heard the sound of tiny feet racing across the wood flooring in our home. Our oldest son, who was around two...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Sep 16, 2019 | Advocacy, Care and Support, Mental Health
The most encouraging ministry development I’ve witnessed in 2019 is the way God is calling so many of his people to transform ministry with individuals and families struggling with mental illness. I’m probably aware of five times as many leaders serving in mental...
by Jeremy Smith | Jul 25, 2019 | Care and Support, Church Support, Mental Health
If you do not already know, Dr. Grcevich has a book called Mental Health and the Church. It is the definitive guide for beginning to integrate faith with mental health at your church. For those who are serious about beginning this conversation, and want to care for...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Jun 25, 2019 | Care and Support, Church Support, Special Needs Ministry
Prayer is often one of the first things people know they need and yet one of the last things people want to attend: prayer time. Even in our own personal prayer time we know we all have issues with:Keeping focusedStaying awakeRemembering what to prayWanting to go out...
by Lisa Jamieson | Jun 4, 2019 | Care and Support, Church Support, Families
Allow me to share a story from a friend who posted on social media recently. I hope it encourages you. Because when you minister to even one, you are often ministering to many others too.“Last night at church, my husband and I were sitting with our daughter...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | May 28, 2019 | Care and Support, Church Support, Parents
As young parents on this special needs journey, we retired at the end of every day waving our white surrender flag! It wasn’t that we were quitting but we certainly knew we were done and had nothing left at the end of that day. There were no more reserves...
