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Videos on Community and Belonging
These brief videos reflect on crucial aspects of community and belonging. Though produced for a general audience, they apply well within a church context too.
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November 12, 2015
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The Whys and Hows of a Support Group
Belonging to a support system provides encouragement, strength, and a feeling of acceptance. A well-run support group can do all that and much more.
November 11, 2015
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Greeting Persons With Disabilities: Suggestions for Ushers and Greeters
Understanding the varied needs of persons with disabilities will help ushers and greeters put the welcoming arms of the church around the shoulders of all who come to worship.
November 9, 2015
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Ministry Idea: Vet to Vet Discussion Group
Veterans find understanding and encouragement from other vets. Because they have a shared experience, they can offer unique support in the face of adjustment problems.
October 2, 2015
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Helping Kids Include Kids With Disabilities
Children with disabilities are part of God's family, but people don't always treat them that way. In this book you'll discover how to help kids and their leaders welcome and include kids with disabilities at church or school.
September 21, 2015
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Manual de Inclusión: Todos Pertenecemos, Todos Servimos
Un recurso para los que abogan por la discapacidad desde las oficinas de Asuntos de Discapacidad.
September 15, 2015
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Disability Doesn't Preclude Wellness
One can be well and live with a serious mental illness or disability. But wellness does require community (such as a church). Therefore let's ask, "Is my church a place where people can be well?"
September 1, 2015
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Support Group Successes and Failures
Speaking from the experience of the rise and fall of a Disabilities Support Group my wife and I initiated in 2011, I'll reflect on what went well and also the feedback on ways we could have improved.
April 27, 2015
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Just Walk with Me
What I’d really like is if you would “just walk with me”. If you’ve been where I am, tell me how you felt in a way that I can know you’re trying to walk with me — not change me.
March 19, 2015
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The Instinctive Language of Belonging
I did not realize how much she would contribute to everyone’s learning, how the classroom would became a place where the societal barriers between people of various abilities would temporarily break down.
March 9, 2015
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Creating a Safe Community for People who Have Mental Illnesses
During discussion time, a participant asked what a church could do if a person did not want to share that they were struggling with a mental health issue. The answer is straightforward, but not simple.
February 10, 2015
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Make A Real Difference
How can we make a positive difference in our churches and communities in working with people with disabilities? Compiled by Ann Ballard, this list gets you started. Have fun and get going!
February 3, 2015
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A Safe, Supportive Church for All
When I was 14, my 38-year-old mother sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI). When Mom came home from the hospital, her personality had changed dramatically. How can the church help?
January 9, 2015
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Communities of Care: The Church and Mental Illness
1 in 4 Americans annually experiences mental health issues, yet less than one-third receives appropriate care. The Christian Citizen provides insights for people with mental illnesses.
November 21, 2014
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Holiday Resources for Ministering With People With Mental Health Issues
This newsletter from Mental Health Ministries includes information and resources for faith leaders, family members and friends and who may find the holidays a difficult time.
October 13, 2014
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Walking in Their Shoes: Seven Ways to Love Families With Disabilities
These ideas give brief, clear, helpful guidance for ministering with people affected by disabilities, especially pastors, elders, deacons, and care team members.
October 9, 2014
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Creating a Community Where Everyone Belongs and Serves
Through the apostle Paul, God paints a vision for his people in 1 Corinthians 12 as one body, together in Christ. No one excludes another. (The eye cannot say to the hand, “I don’t need you!”) No one self-excludes.
September 30, 2014
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Community Resources for Disabilities
United Way in the U.S. and in Canada has done magnificent work compiling extensive, up-to-date, and user friendly databases of local agencies and resources in both countries.
September 30, 2014
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A Compassionate Journey
A guidebook to help congregations care for people dealing with disabilities and other long-term needs.
September 30, 2014
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Mental Health Online Resources
Here's a list of some of our favorite on-line sites for mental health. The variety is great, there is bound to be something that will offer help for you, your church or your church leadership.
September 28, 2014
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Prayer for Diversity/Disability Awareness Worship Service
Here is a simple prayer for Diversity/Disability Awareness Worship Service.
September 28, 2014
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Image of God Litany
Created in Your image we spill coffee. Created in Your image we lose our memories. . .
September 27, 2014
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The Ministry of Disability Concerns
Here is a bulletin insert that describes the ministry of Disability Concerns.
September 22, 2014
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Made Like Us Including Our Disabilities
The author of Hebrews tells us that Jesus was “made like his brothers and sisters in every way” (2:17, TNIV). But can almighty God truly understand human limitations, even long-term limitations we call disabilities? At advent and Christmas especially we wonder at the mystery and meaning of Christ's incarnation.
September 12, 2014
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Worship Resources From CICW
The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship has a variety of resources available for ministry to those living with disabilities.