Content warning: This article discusses the topic of suicide. It’s been 21 years since my first youth ministry job and three …
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Prioritizing Wellness in Churches
This January, I had the privilege to present on prioritizing wellness in a church setting at FORMA. I felt honored and excited by …
Mental Heath Awareness Month: The Role of Church Leaders
It’s estimated that nearly 1 in 5 adults in the US, or more than 50 million people, suffer from some form of mental illness. That …
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Community Outreach to Veterans: 5 Ways You Can Help
Veterans and service members may often experience difficulty when returning from active duty and preparing to re-enter civilian …
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5 Ways to Support LGBTQ+ Youth in Your Church
"For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works." -Ephesians 2:10 How to Better Support LGBTQ+ …
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Placing Developmentally Disabled Children in Church Programs: The Challenge of a “Perfect Fit”
Disabilities in the Church Community Most children’s ministers and long-time volunteer leaders will at some point find …