Our crew at Key Ministry is starting a Facebook group for leaders interested in advancing the cause of mental health inclusion ministry.
Asperger's Disorder (Autism Level 1) and Spiritual Development
Going to church as a family on Christmas
A different way of looking at mental health ministry
When Kids Become Aggressive at Church
ADHD, Suicide, African-American Boys…and How Churches Might Help
Five reasons limiting electronics is harder for kids with mental health conditions
Helping kids with "hidden disabilities" at the start of a new program year
Transitions from one ministry environment to another all too often result in kids and families falling away from church programming. With a little understanding of how transitions may impact kids with specific disabilities and some advance planning, church staff, volunteers and parents can help most to have positive experiences as they progress into their age-appropriate ministry environments at the start of the new program year.
Dr. Oren Mason - Wondering what a pill will do to me?
Stepping Into Mental Health Ministry: Understand Who Your Church Is and Find the Champions
Before launching the mental health pilot in my church, I spent months talking and meeting with individuals of influence within the church community, many with ‘lived experience.’ The goal of such conversations was ultimately to generate support for the idea that we could—as a faith community—be much more upfront about the reality of mental illness, in all its various forms—and begin truly supporting one another.
