Breaking Barriers Issue 106 - Summer 2015
In this issue, college students with disabilities describe how they’re being engaged to grow in their faith and discipleship.
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In this issue, college students with disabilities describe how they’re being engaged to grow in their faith and discipleship.
This story project is a joint effort of Disability Concerns (CRC), Faith and Hope Ministries, and Disability Awareness (RCA).
As a parent or caregiver, you may have questions about certain behaviors your children or dependents exhibit and how to ensure they get help. But do you need help starting a conversation?
Here are some ideas for ministry with people who have mental illnesses. These ideas can be used in various ways — such as a bulletin insert, newsletter article, or read from the pulpit.
Check out these helpful resources for faith leaders working with members of their congregations and their families who are facing mental health challenges.
This resource helps congregations develop spiritual care with children and families facing mental health issues, and includes a framework for care and many sample resources.
In this issue, people describe how their has church involved adults from a Friendship group (or similar ministry with people who have intellectual disabilities) in the broader life of their congregation.
한 우정 그룹의 영향. 이번 호에선, 사람들이 어떻게 교회가 우정 그룹의 성인들을 더 큰 교회의 생활에 참여할까를 다뤘다.
This 5-minute video interviews people with Down syndrome from 39 countries, looking at their enjoyment of full and equal rights and the role of their families.
En esta edición, las personas describen cómo sus iglesias han involucrado a los adultos de un grupo Amistad (o un ministerio similar con personas con discapacidad intelectual) en la vida total de sus congregaciones.
En esta edición, la gente describe de qué forma sus vidas fueron impactadas por el TCE y de qué forma respondió la iglesia.
Practical advice and poignant stories that illustrate both loving inclusion and painful exclusion of youth with disabilities in church life.
The Interfaith Disability Advocacy Coalition has helpful resources for congregations to expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
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.
In this issue, people describe how their life has been impacted by Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and how the church has responded.
외상성 뇌손상. 이번 주제에는 외상성 뇌손상으로 인해 삶에 어떤 영향을 미쳤는지와 교회가 어떻게 도움을 주는지에 대해 다루어본다.
In this video produced by Friendship Ministries, people with intellectual disabilities recite the Christmas story. It's a beautiful way to communicate the message that the good news of the incarnation is for everyone!
This webinar teaches ways to recognize that every individual, including persons with disabilities, has been created with gifts that are needed by the body of Christ.
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.
Walk through this season of celebration and change with these tips for supporting persons with disabilities from Barbara J. Newman.
In this issue, CRC and RCA members describe how they and others have moved beyond church walls to advocate on behalf of people with disabilities.
이번 호는 북미주 개혁교회와 미주 개혁교회의 성도들이 어떻게 장애와 함께 사는 사람들을 위해 교회의 벽들을 넘어서 옹호함을 설명합니다.
What has your church done to train your children and youth leaders to engage kids with disabilities in church ministries?
According to a new study, hiring people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is good for business. Yet 85% of those are unemployed. HuffPost Live looks at a new initiative that aims to change this.
Tikkun magazine's Fall 2014 issue features Disability, Justice, and Spirituality. Many of the articles are online for free.