We know there are many barriers to treatment. But I want to focus in this article on practical barriers to mental health treatment, where churches can help immediately to address them.
Equipping Teens with SEND for the Transition to Adulthood
Many young people with learning disabilities do not have adequate preparation for adult life. The reason sometimes is that people mistakenly assume that having learning disabilities means not being able to learn. This is not the case. Rather, it means that they have difficulty learning. To help with this needed preparation, I have just published a teaching pack for parents, educators and church leaders.
The Case for an Impacted Pastor: Four Reasons Why You Need Church Leaders with Disabilities
Practical Tips for Effective Prayer Ministry for Caregivers and their Families
How Lament Fosters Hope
Important Components of Digital Accessibility for Church Websites, Documents and Media
The Greater Things of Revolutionary Love
The Sunday following my son’s autism diagnosis, we ventured out to church. I could never have predicted the way that attempt would go up in flames. What we experienced was not biblical, and all these years later, I’m now a disability inclusion pastor. What if, as we strive to make churches inclusive for people living with disabilities, that the greatest change from inclusion efforts is that the church finally develops revolutionary love?
Creating Belonging: Rethinking Cultural Contexts and Mental Health
Four Reasons Why Working Together Wins!
Three Tips to Help Special Needs Families Transition Back into Church
If you listen to disability ministry leaders, surveys and thought leaders these days, you will hear a resounding concern that families impacted by disability, mental health difficulties and other special needs will not be returning to “church as usual” any time soon. I hope churches and pastors are asking what will happen to these families. Here are three things your church can do to bless individuals and families impacted by disability in your congregation to navigate the transition process and feel restored to our church communities.
