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Adverse Childhood Experiences and Steps for Youth Ministry

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Steps for Youth Ministry

“Adverse Childhood Experiences” is the new focus of clinical mental health and psychology. At its essence, research has found a high correlation between childhood trauma and environmental instability that leads to numerous mental health, medical, social, academic, and career problems. It is evident that part of the solution needs to be with the Church, specifically youth ministry. Here are some ideas.

Millennials as Mental Health Ministry Volunteers

Millennials as Mental Health Ministry Volunteers

If you want volunteers, Millennials are a great place to look. But the church needs to speak the language of Millennials as we collaborate to serve. But the good news is that the church probably has a whole group of untapped volunteer potential, we just have to cultivate it.