by Brandon Appelhans | Aug 13, 2019 | Hidden Disabilities, Mental Health
Who is the weak one? What does it mean to need help? When are you enough? When are you “normal?” Whenever a group or congregation is talking about mental illness, there is a tendency to help the helpless. We want to do something to help, and we know the people who...
by Sandra Peoples | Apr 25, 2019 | Hidden Disabilities, Sandra Peoples, Special Needs Ministry
How many children with disabilities should your church be serving? It’s a good question, and there are a few factors that go into determining what the number could be. First, consider your church size. According to Thom Rainer, the latest stats on church size are as...
by Catherine Boyle | Apr 23, 2019 | Church Support, Hidden Disabilities, Mental Health
A few months ago, my cat Milo died unexpectedly. He was old, but we didn’t anticipate his death anytime soon, certainly not THAT day. But within five minutes of having an obvious stroke, he was gone.Shortly before Milo died, I had just replenished our six-month supply...
by Brandon Appelhans | Apr 11, 2019 | Hidden Disabilities, Mental Health
What is the number one thing that your church can do for the community around you? Here in Colorado, that question was posed, and the answer was simple: you can help with mental health. Dealing with mental health challenges can be, well, challenging. But...
by Lamar Hardwick | Apr 4, 2019 | Adult Advocates, Autism, Hidden Disabilities
When I was younger, I dreamed of becoming many things. I can recall wanting to become everything from a professional athlete to a teacher or firefighter. The thing I most remember about my hopes and dreams as a child was not just what I wanted to become but who I...
by Key Ministry | Apr 2, 2019 | Hidden Disabilities, Mental Health, Special Needs Ministry
On May 2nd, our nation will celebrate the National Day of Prayer. Congregations will gather with an intentional period of focus on prayer. Special attention will be given to things like veterans, racial unity, the sanctity of life, homelessness, and social justice....
