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Top Ten Perks of Raising a Child with Disabilities
Raising kids with disabilities comes with its own set of challenges and reasons to be grateful. Because this is EA/TEF Awareness Month and our son was born with EA/TEF, my top ten perks of raising a child with disabilities will be slanted in that direction.
Neurodiversity, Relationships and Mental and Spiritual Health: An Interview with Dr. Stephanie C. Holmes Part 2: Podcast Episode 084
Today’s podcast and blog is part 2 of a 2-part conversation with Dr. Stephanie C. Holmes. You might want to listen to part 1 or read that transcript before going on to this second part. The entire conversation is packed with information about autism that’s important to ministry leaders, parents, couples and individuals.
Why We’re Supporting the Identity Project
We’re supporting this project because persons with disabilities are disproportionately represented among children and adults who embrace non-traditional gender identities and leaders serving in disability or mental health ministry will greatly benefit from a deep understanding of gender and sexuality from a Biblical perspective.
Faith, Fears, and New Year Planners
Evana Sandusky writes on the fears and faith she has for the New Year, as she reflects on a trip to buy a 2024 Yearly planner.
Making ‘m Smile in Orlando: Speaker Lineup and Schedule for Disability and the Church 2024 (#DATC2024)
I’m delighted to invite pastors, ministry leaders and Christians everywhere who share our calling to join us in Orlando this coming May 1-4, for Disability and the Church 2024, North America’s largest and most comprehensive disability ministry conference.
Neurodiversity, Relationships and Mental and Spiritual Health: An Interview with Dr. Stephanie C. Holmes Part 1: Podcast Episode 083
Today’s podcast and blog is part 1 of a 2-part conversation with Dr. Stephanie C. Holmes. Stephanie works extensively with neurodiverse Christian couples and families, to help these families better understand, communicate and connect with each other. Stephanie has personally experienced many of the same mental health and spiritual health challenges as the families and ministries we serve. This is part one of a must-hear/must-read podcast interview.
Perseverance Needed in Disability Ministry
Shannon Blosser talks about New Years Resolutions and the challenges of starting up a Disability Ministry. Like many resolutions it can be hard to stick with it after the New Years glitter wears off, and Disability Ministry is not much different. Disability Ministry takes perseverance, and being willing to do things differently in order to have a more Christ-centered church.
Ministry Goals for 2024: Podcast Episode 082
Let’s kick off the new year by setting some goals for our churches! In this episode, Sandra Peoples shares 24 goals for you to consider. You can reach more in 2024 with these ideas for strengthening and growing your ministry!
Mental Health, Medicine and Ministry – January 2, 2024
He has a hypothesis put forth in this article that the combination of school cultures increasingly hostile to boys, elimination of rough and tumble play and the allure of video games with opportunities for coalition competition have contributed to a decades-long mental health crisis resulting in young men ill-prepared for work, romantic relationships and marriage.
Resolving to Experience God’s Blessings in the New Year : Podcast Episode 081
In this week’s episode, Garett helps us close the book on 2023 and open the door on 2024 by reflecting on the year that was, by looking at God’s Word for guidance on where we’re going in the year ahead and sharing some practical action points as we seek to faithfully follow the Holy Spirit in the new year.