This document outlines a model for churches to promote inclusion of families impacted by mental illness. It discusses the prevalence of mental illness among children and barriers to church participation. These barriers include stigma, anxiety, sensory processing difficulties, social skills challenges, and past negative experiences. The document proposes a strategy called TEACHER to promote inclusion: assembling an inclusion team, creating welcoming environments, focusing on essential spiritual growth activities, effective communication, helping with needs, providing education, and empowering others to assist. The goal is for churches to embrace these families and make disciples of Jesus Christ.
Why Church is Difficult for Families Affected by Mental IllnessStephen Grcevich, MD
In this presentation from the 2018 Wonderfully Made conference, Dr. Grcevich discusses common obstacles to church participation for families of children with common mental health conditions.
Mental Health Inclusion Ministry Intensive Inclusion Fusion Live 2018Stephen Grcevich, MD
The National Institute of Mental Health reports that one in five U.S. children and adults have a diagnosable mental health condition, and attributes of common mental health conditions often create barriers to church attendance and engagement for persons with mental illness and their families. Participants in this intensive, led by Dr. Steve Grcevich of Key Ministry, Catherine Boyle of Outside In Ministries, Brad Hoefs of Fresh Hope and Jolene Philo will be introduced to a model for outreach and inclusion of children and adults with a broad range of mental health conditions into weekend worship services and other ministries and activities that serve as catalysts to spiritual growth and will be provided with the necessary tools for crafting a mental health ministry strategy consistent with the unique mission and calling of their church. Registration includes a copy of Mental Health and the Church by Dr. Grcevich, along with Key’s Mental Health Ministry Planning Tool.
Why Families of Kids With Mental Illness Don’t Attend Church - And How Counse...Stephen Grcevich, MD
In this presentation from the 2019 American Association of Christian Counselors National Conference Dr. Grcevich examines the relationship between the presence of mental health conditions in children and adolescents and family church attendance, reviews seven common barriers to church attendance and ministry participation for families of children with common mental health disorders and introduces a range of approaches counselors might employ in supporting clients with church participation and churches in their ministry with families impacted by mental illness.
It's the Mental Health Disabilities That Keep Kids Out of ChurchStephen Grcevich, MD
Dr. Steve Grcevich's presentation from the Together Special Needs Conference at Mount Paran Church examines research on the association between common disabilities and church attendance in children and teens, identifies seven common barriers to church attendance for families impacted by mental illness and introduces a model for mental health ministry applicable to churches of all sizes and denominations.
Neuropsychiatric disorders are the leading cause of disability among persons of all ages in the U.S., and common mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders and ADHD have been demonstrated to significantly impact church attendance. This workshop is designed for any church, pastor, ministry leader, staff member or volunteer interested in becoming more intentional in their outreach to and inclusion of families impacted by mental illness. Participants will be taught to recognize common barriers to church participation for children and adults with common mental health conditions, introduced to a series of strategies for including persons with mental illness into the full range of ministry activities offered by the local church and provided with the resources necessary to initiate a mental health ministry planning process. This is a 3 hour workshop divided into 2 parts.
Mental Health Inclusion Ministry...The Mission Field Just Outside Your DoorStephen Grcevich, MD
In this keynote presentation from the Mental Health Ministry in the Local Church conference, Dr. Grcevich discusses the need for intentional outreach to families impacted by mental illness, and introduces seven barriers to church attendance for children and adults with common mental health conditions and their families.
Overcoming Challenges to Spiritual Growth in Children and Teens with ADHDStephen Grcevich, MD
In this presentation from the Together Conference at Mount Paran Church, Dr. Grcevich reviews:
Brain functioning associated with ADHD
Impacts of ADHD upon worship service attendance and involvement in Christian education and other church activities
ADHD inclusion strategies across ministry environments
Common pitfalls to spiritual development for children, teens and adults with ADHD
Practical ideas family members can use to promote spiritual growth in their child, spouse or loved one with ADHD
Recent research from Clemson University demonstrates that families of children and teens with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder are significantly less likely than their neighbors to never attend church. In this talk, Dr. Grcevich will outline some basic steps every church can take to minister more effectively with individuals and families impacted by mental illness.
Why Church is Difficult for Families Affected by Mental IllnessStephen Grcevich, MD
In this presentation from the 2018 Wonderfully Made conference, Dr. Grcevich discusses common obstacles to church participation for families of children with common mental health conditions.
Mental Health Inclusion Ministry Intensive Inclusion Fusion Live 2018Stephen Grcevich, MD
The National Institute of Mental Health reports that one in five U.S. children and adults have a diagnosable mental health condition, and attributes of common mental health conditions often create barriers to church attendance and engagement for persons with mental illness and their families. Participants in this intensive, led by Dr. Steve Grcevich of Key Ministry, Catherine Boyle of Outside In Ministries, Brad Hoefs of Fresh Hope and Jolene Philo will be introduced to a model for outreach and inclusion of children and adults with a broad range of mental health conditions into weekend worship services and other ministries and activities that serve as catalysts to spiritual growth and will be provided with the necessary tools for crafting a mental health ministry strategy consistent with the unique mission and calling of their church. Registration includes a copy of Mental Health and the Church by Dr. Grcevich, along with Key’s Mental Health Ministry Planning Tool.
Why Families of Kids With Mental Illness Don’t Attend Church - And How Counse...Stephen Grcevich, MD
In this presentation from the 2019 American Association of Christian Counselors National Conference Dr. Grcevich examines the relationship between the presence of mental health conditions in children and adolescents and family church attendance, reviews seven common barriers to church attendance and ministry participation for families of children with common mental health disorders and introduces a range of approaches counselors might employ in supporting clients with church participation and churches in their ministry with families impacted by mental illness.
It's the Mental Health Disabilities That Keep Kids Out of ChurchStephen Grcevich, MD
Dr. Steve Grcevich's presentation from the Together Special Needs Conference at Mount Paran Church examines research on the association between common disabilities and church attendance in children and teens, identifies seven common barriers to church attendance for families impacted by mental illness and introduces a model for mental health ministry applicable to churches of all sizes and denominations.
Neuropsychiatric disorders are the leading cause of disability among persons of all ages in the U.S., and common mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders and ADHD have been demonstrated to significantly impact church attendance. This workshop is designed for any church, pastor, ministry leader, staff member or volunteer interested in becoming more intentional in their outreach to and inclusion of families impacted by mental illness. Participants will be taught to recognize common barriers to church participation for children and adults with common mental health conditions, introduced to a series of strategies for including persons with mental illness into the full range of ministry activities offered by the local church and provided with the resources necessary to initiate a mental health ministry planning process. This is a 3 hour workshop divided into 2 parts.
Mental Health Inclusion Ministry...The Mission Field Just Outside Your DoorStephen Grcevich, MD
In this keynote presentation from the Mental Health Ministry in the Local Church conference, Dr. Grcevich discusses the need for intentional outreach to families impacted by mental illness, and introduces seven barriers to church attendance for children and adults with common mental health conditions and their families.
Overcoming Challenges to Spiritual Growth in Children and Teens with ADHDStephen Grcevich, MD
In this presentation from the Together Conference at Mount Paran Church, Dr. Grcevich reviews:
Brain functioning associated with ADHD
Impacts of ADHD upon worship service attendance and involvement in Christian education and other church activities
ADHD inclusion strategies across ministry environments
Common pitfalls to spiritual development for children, teens and adults with ADHD
Practical ideas family members can use to promote spiritual growth in their child, spouse or loved one with ADHD
Recent research from Clemson University demonstrates that families of children and teens with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder are significantly less likely than their neighbors to never attend church. In this talk, Dr. Grcevich will outline some basic steps every church can take to minister more effectively with individuals and families impacted by mental illness.
Dr. Steve Grcevich's presentation for the suicide prevention webinar offered by Community Health Center of Northeast Oklahoma, March 10, 2021. The presentation includes a series of action steps for pastors and clergy of all faiths to follow to be prepared to respond to attendees with suicidal thoughts, plans or behavior .
Including Students with Common Mental Health Conditions at ChurchStephen Grcevich, MD
In this presentation from the 2020 Together Conference, Dr. Grcevich reviews research demonstrating the need for an intentional approach to mental health inclusion at church,
recognizes common barriers to inclusion at church for children, teens and adults with common mental health conditions, explores how a set of mental health inclusion strategies might be applied to potential obstacles in your church and identifies five attributes of a mental health-friendly church
Presentation offered for students at Kenston High School addressing possible mental health impacts of the college application process and considerations for students with existing mental health conditions as they begin the transition to college.
Youth Mental Health in Las Vegas: Understanding Resource Availability and Pre...Born This Way Foundation
On behalf of Born This Way Foundation, Benenson Strategy Group conducted 401 online interviews with 13-24 year olds in the Las Vegas metropolitan area from December 12, 2018 to January 3, 2019.
Mental Health Online Diaries: Understanding Child-Parent/Guardian RelationshipsBorn This Way Foundation
On behalf of Born This Way Foundation, Benenson Strategy Group conducted a series of online ethnographic diary interviews between young people and their parents/guardians to:
▪ Explore questions surrounding the family dynamics of mental health and wellness, and begin to understand what makes for supportive environments and relationships
▪ Further understand the ways in which young people and their parents/guardians feel connected or disconnected to their families and broader support networks
▪ Ethnographic diaries are a qualitative methodology and should therefore be considered directional. This ethnographic research will be used to inform the next phase of quantitative research that will dimentionalize family dynamics on a quantifiable scale, allowing for conclusive findings.
Accepting Change; Understanding Our Community; Responding To The Challenge. Presented at the IGNITE Conference at the First Baptist Church of College Hill in Tampa FL by Dr Darryl M Matthews
Helping Churches Support Individuals and Families Affected by Mental IllnessStephen Grcevich, MD
In this presentation sponsored by the Stark County Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Board, Dr. Grcevich addresses potential areas of collaboration between churches and mental health/social service providers in serving families impacted by mental illness and discusses ways in which mental health professionals and support staff can advocate for inclusion of persons with mental illness within their places of worship.
In this "Ted-type" talk from the 2018 Wonderfully Made Conference, Dr. Grcevich argues for why churches should develop a mental health inclusion strategy.
Dr. Steve Grcevich's presentation for the suicide prevention webinar offered by Community Health Center of Northeast Oklahoma, March 10, 2021. The presentation includes a series of action steps for pastors and clergy of all faiths to follow to be prepared to respond to attendees with suicidal thoughts, plans or behavior .
Including Students with Common Mental Health Conditions at ChurchStephen Grcevich, MD
In this presentation from the 2020 Together Conference, Dr. Grcevich reviews research demonstrating the need for an intentional approach to mental health inclusion at church,
recognizes common barriers to inclusion at church for children, teens and adults with common mental health conditions, explores how a set of mental health inclusion strategies might be applied to potential obstacles in your church and identifies five attributes of a mental health-friendly church
Presentation offered for students at Kenston High School addressing possible mental health impacts of the college application process and considerations for students with existing mental health conditions as they begin the transition to college.
Youth Mental Health in Las Vegas: Understanding Resource Availability and Pre...Born This Way Foundation
On behalf of Born This Way Foundation, Benenson Strategy Group conducted 401 online interviews with 13-24 year olds in the Las Vegas metropolitan area from December 12, 2018 to January 3, 2019.
Mental Health Online Diaries: Understanding Child-Parent/Guardian RelationshipsBorn This Way Foundation
On behalf of Born This Way Foundation, Benenson Strategy Group conducted a series of online ethnographic diary interviews between young people and their parents/guardians to:
▪ Explore questions surrounding the family dynamics of mental health and wellness, and begin to understand what makes for supportive environments and relationships
▪ Further understand the ways in which young people and their parents/guardians feel connected or disconnected to their families and broader support networks
▪ Ethnographic diaries are a qualitative methodology and should therefore be considered directional. This ethnographic research will be used to inform the next phase of quantitative research that will dimentionalize family dynamics on a quantifiable scale, allowing for conclusive findings.
Accepting Change; Understanding Our Community; Responding To The Challenge. Presented at the IGNITE Conference at the First Baptist Church of College Hill in Tampa FL by Dr Darryl M Matthews
Helping Churches Support Individuals and Families Affected by Mental IllnessStephen Grcevich, MD
In this presentation sponsored by the Stark County Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Board, Dr. Grcevich addresses potential areas of collaboration between churches and mental health/social service providers in serving families impacted by mental illness and discusses ways in which mental health professionals and support staff can advocate for inclusion of persons with mental illness within their places of worship.
In this "Ted-type" talk from the 2018 Wonderfully Made Conference, Dr. Grcevich argues for why churches should develop a mental health inclusion strategy.
Seven Strategies for Promoting Mental Health Inclusion in the Local ChurchStephen Grcevich, MD
Dr. Grcevich shares seven strategies ministry leaders might consider for helping children, adults and families impacted by mental illness overcome common barriers to church attendance. Presentation from Mental Health Ministry in the Local Church Conference, Ironbridge Baptist Church, Chester, VA
In this presentation, Dr. Grcevich identifies seven barriers families often encounter to attending church when kids experience emotional or behavioral challenges and shares practical ideas for pastors, church staff and volunteers looking to help families overcome the barriers.
In this presentation, Dr. Grcevich identifies eight barriers families often encounter in attending church when kids experience emotional or behavioral challenges and shares practical ideas for pastors, church staff and volunteers looking to help families overcome the barriers.
Challenges to Church Participation and Spiritual Growth in Students Affected ...Stephen Grcevich, MD
In this presentation for the Greater Cleveland staff of Youth for Christ, Dr. Grcevich discusses common obstacles to church participation among adolescents with significant mental health conditions.
ADHD affects approximately one in ten children and one in twenty adults in the U.S. Children and teens with ADHD and members of their immediate families are significantly less likely to ever set foot in a church. In this workshop of interest to ministry leaders, family members and professionals, Dr. Stephen Grcevich will discuss the differences in brain functioning seen in persons with ADHD, explain how the condition impacts participation in worship services, Christian education and other common church activities, identify common pitfalls to spiritual development, share useful strategies for including persons with ADHD into church programming and provide practical ideas family members can use to promote spiritual growth in their child, spouse or loved one with ADHD.
Steve relates our current understanding of brain functioning in kids and teens with ADHD with strategies to help them have a great Awana experience and overcome unique obstacles to spiritual growth.
The Role of Congregational Leaders in Children, Youth and Family Ministry semnsynod
The Role of Congregational Leaders in Children, Youth, & Family Ministry
by Dr. Terri Elton, Associate Professor of Children, Youth, and Family (CYF) Ministry & Director of the Center for CYF Ministry, Luther Seminary, Luther Seminary
Church Leaders and Congregations are key assets and partners with families in the faith journey in the 21st Century. Using the Exemplar Youth Ministry (EYM) Study as an element for this discussion, explore how the EYM study identified the value and role of church leaders and the congregation when designing and implementing ministry for children, youth, and families. Explore the EYM assets which support a robust ministry for families of all ages and type.
From the 2012 Southeastern Minnesota Synod, ELCA's Councils as Leaders event.
Helping Kids With Asperger's Disorder and Social Disabilities Grow SpirituallyStephen Grcevich, MD
Kids with Asperger’s Disorder and other social disabilities are all too often “square pegs in round holes” when it comes to children’s ministry. In this presentation, Dr. Grcevich will review the challenges to church attendance and participation resulting from Asperger’s Disorder, discuss how family ministry approaches can help spur spiritual growth in kids with social disabilities and share tips for children’s pastors, church staff and volunteers for successfully including kids who struggle socially in your ministry environments.
Presented at 2012 Children's Ministry Websummit
April 2-6, 2012
Registration is free and available here... http://pajamaconference.com/affiliates/11
Including Kids and Teens With Mental Illness in the Church and CommunityKey Ministry
In this presentation from the 2015 Global Access Summit, Dr. Steve Grcevich discusses how including kids with mental illness at church represents a mindset as opposed to a program, examines barriers to inclusion and principles for designing ministry environments that promote capacity for self-regulation while minimizing anxiety.
Including Kids and Teens With Mental Illness in the Church and CommunityStephen Grcevich, MD
In my talk, I plan to discuss how the church can do a better job reaching out to, and including kids and teens with mental illness and their families into the church. Mental illness represents (by far and away) the most common category of disabling conditions impacting kids and teens in the U.S. For many, the environments in which we “do church” present subtle, but very real barriers to participation and their families. Existing disability or “special needs” ministries typically don’t serve kids with mental illness in the absence of significant intellectual disability. I’ll discuss Key Ministry’s experiments with alternative ministry strategies and models to help churches effectively share the love of Christ with families of kids with “hidden disabilities.”
In this keynote presentation from Inclusion Fusion Live 2019, Dr. Steve Grcevich discusses recent research on the relationship between mental illness and church attendance, and encourages churches to adopt an intentional strategy for welcoming and including families impacted by mental illness. i
Cafechurch Presentation to Fresh Expressions Gathering ParticipantsAlister Pate
This is the presentation I gave to a group of people involved in the Fresh Expressions - Mission Shaped Ministry gathering in Melbourne on 30/1/14. It talks a little bit about the history of Cafechurch, and a lot more about teh things we are learning together.
Similar to A Model for Welcoming Children and Families Impacted by Mental Illness Into the Church (20)
Slides from Lunch and Learn Lectures by Stephen Grcevich, MD, sponsored by Stark County MHAR Board, August 2023.
Videos may be found here:
https://vimeo.com/853034484
https://vimeo.com/856856675
https://vimeo.com/863669380
Helping Patients Through ADHD Medication Shortages and Discontinuation Grcevi...Stephen Grcevich, MD
In this presentation, Dr. Stephen Grcevich will identify reasons for current shortages of immediate and extended-release Adderall, examine implications of the “authorized” Concerta generic being discontinued in January 2023 and discuss treatment options for patients who are unable to access ADHD medications on which they have been stabilized.
Understanding DMDDTreating kids with protracted anger outbursts and irritabi...Stephen Grcevich, MD
Learning Objectives:
Examine why DMDD was established as a stand-alone diagnosis in DSM-5, review the diagnostic criteria for DMDD, along with the differential diagnosis from other common conditions and explore what we know about treating kids with DMDD
Evaluation and Treatment of Anxiety Disorders in Children and TeensStephen Grcevich, MD
This presentation will familiarize prescribers with signs, symptoms of anxiety disorders in children and teens, examine pivotal studies comparing the impacts of medication vs. psychotherapy in treatment of kids with anxiety, compare the benefits and risks of FDA-approved and “off-label” medications used to treat pediatric anxiety disorders and explore recent data comparing advantages, disadvantages of specific SSRIs used to treat anxiety in children, teens
Participants will explore the prevalence of psychotic experiences among kids with mental health concerns and kids in the general population, discuss the differential diagnosis of psychotic symptoms in children and youth, examine the relationship between hallucinations and suicidal behavior in youth and review the appropriate psychiatric and medical workup for youth with psychotic experiences
Grcevich Thoughtful Child Psychopharmacology in the Summer.pptxStephen Grcevich, MD
Participants will explore a model for medical decision-making in adjusting medication regimens in children and teens being treated for common mental health conditions during the summertime, identify issues and concerns unique to summer that may impact prescribing decisions and explore the rationale for “structured treatment interruptions” of pharmacotherapy during the summer, with a focus on medication for ADHD
Dr. Steve Grcevich's slide set from event hosted by the student ministry staff at Cuyahoga Valley Church, Broadview Heights Campus. The slide set addresses questions regarding the impact of COVID on teen mental health, possible causes for the increased rates of mental health disorders reported in this population, signs of anxiety and depression, and eleven simple signs of kids experiencing mental health struggles.
In this presentation, Dr. Steve Grcevich will...
Explore the rationale for regular consideration of deprescribing in children, teens and adults with mental health conditions.
Examine the indications for deprescribing in individual patients.
Consider a process for simplifying complex medication regimens in patients with suboptimal therapeutic benefits and/or unacceptable adverse effects.
Evaluation and Treatment of Bipolar and Related Disorders in Children and Ado...Stephen Grcevich, MD
In these lectures presented by Dr. Stephen Grcevich to child and adolescent psychiatry trainees at Akron Children's Hospital in January 2021, the following objectives were addressed:
Identify critical questions challenging our assumptions regarding treatment of bipolar disorder in kids.
Explore diagnostic challenges associated with comorbidity with other common mental health conditions.
Review key literature evaluating effective pharmacotherapy of pediatric bipolar disorder.
Examine available data on non-pharmacologic treatments in kids with bipolar disorder.
Introduction to Depressive Disorders in Children and AdolescentsStephen Grcevich, MD
These slides accompany the didactic lectures Dr. Stephen Grcevich presented to child and adolescent psychiatry fellows at Akron Children's Hospital in September 2020. Topics covered include:
Session One: Epidemiology, presentation throughout childhood/adolescence, clinical course, risk factors, etiology
Session Two: Evaluation – diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, comorbidity, use of rating scales
Session Three: Pharmacotherapy and other medical treatments
Session Four: Non-pharmacologic treatments
Mental Health in a Time of COVID-19: Preparing Faith and Community PartnersStephen Grcevich, MD
Key Ministry’s President & Founder, Dr. Steve Grcevich, co-presented with Kay Warren and former congressman Dr. Tim Murphy for this webinar from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The aim was to help churches and religious leaders of all faiths respond to #mentalhealth support needs arising from #COVID19. Link to video: https://youtu.be/C8Zzgw4ihOg
Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Sleep DisordersStephen Grcevich, MD
In this presentation from Child and Adolescent Behavior Health in Canton OH, Dr. Stephen Grcevich discusses evaluation and treatment of insomnia in children and teens in an outpatient psychiatric treatment setting. Viewers will review guidelines describing “normal” sleep in children and teens, explore common causes of sleep disturbance in the pediatric population, address treatment of sleep issues associated with common psychiatric conditions in children and teens and be presented with an approach to addressing concerns with insomnia in clinical practice.
Link to video: https://www.slideshare.net/drgrcevich/evaluation-and-treatment-of-children-and-adolescents-with-sleep-disorders
Safety Considerations in the use of Psychotropic Medication in Children and T...Stephen Grcevich, MD
This presentation for the medical staff of Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health in Canton, OH is an introduction to basic safety concerns and monitoring associated with the use of psychotropics in children and teens. The presentation was tailored to newly graduated advanced practice nurses.
Slides accompanying sermons presented at Fredericktown UMC in Fredericton, OH, October 21, 2018. Link to full text here: https://www.keyministry.org/church4everychild/2018/10/20/discovering-gods-purposes-in-mental-illness
Introduction to Depressive Disorders in Children and AdolescentsStephen Grcevich, MD
This is the slide set to the lectures I provided to the medical staff of Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health in Canton, OH during the Fall-Winter of 2018
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
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Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
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A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
Homily: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Sunday 2024.docxJames Knipper
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The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
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A Model for Welcoming Children and Families Impacted by Mental Illness Into the Church
1. A Model for Welcoming
Children and Families
Impacted by Mental Illness
Into the Church
Stephen Grcevich, MD
President and Founder, Key Ministry
Mental Health, Children, Youth and the Church
Fresh Hope for Mental Health
Omaha, Nebraska
October 12, 2017
3. A different way of thinking
about mental health ministry
How do we connect churches
and families impacted by
mental illness for the purpose
of making disciples of Jesus
Christ?
• Why mental illness is
different from other
disabilities
• Why church participation is
difficult
• What would a mental health
inclusion model for churches
look like?
4. The mission field just
beyond your door…
Among U.S. children and teens…
• 22% of children have at least one mental disorder
• 21.4 percent of America’s teens will experience an
episode of mental illness categorized as “severe” by
age eighteen
• 11% have been prescribed ADHD medication
• 8-12% of teens experience anxiety disorders
• One in 25 teens has had PTSD
Source: National Institute of Mental Health
5. Why hasn’t the church embraced
mental health inclusion ministry?
• Stigmatization
• Failure to recognize how attributes of common
conditions limit church participation
• We don’t have a ministry model
6. Is a disability a disability if someone is
disabled some of the time?
7. How is mental illness different
from other disabilities?
• Episodic
• Hidden
• Situation-specific
8. Might the culture of the church and the
environments in which we “do ministry” cause
disability?
“It is our culture that disables.”
“When one is disabled, the problem is not
really that they have impairments and social
skill deficits. The issue at stake is that they
live in an ‘ableist’ culture that rarely affords
them the space or opportunity to make their
unique contribution to society and does not
lift up the value of choosing them as
friends.”
Ben Conner - Amplifying Our Witness (2012)
9. What gets in the way of
church participation for
families affected by mental
illness?
10. Why is church involvement so
difficult?
• Attributes of common
mental conditions
cause difficulty
functioning in
common ministry
environments.
• Church culture – our
expectations for how
people should act
when we gather
together
11. Seven barriers to including families
impacted by mental illness at
church…
• Stigma
• Anxiety
• Executive
Functioning
• Sensory
processing
• Social
communication
• Social isolation
• Past experiences
of church
12. Stigma as a
barrier…
WHAT THEN IS WRONG
WITH THE “MENTALLY
ILL?” THEIR PROBLEM IS
AUTOGENIC; IT IS WITHIN
THEMSELVES.
Jay Adams
• Mental illness defined as
sin or a parenting
problem
• If it’s not a disability, why
would disability ministry
serve them?
• Widespread perception
they’re not welcome at
church
• Kids and adults DON’T
want to be treated
differently
13. Anxiety as a
barrier…
CORE DIFFERENCE:
PEOPLE WITH ANXIETY
MISPERCEIVE RISK IN
UNFAMILIAR
SITUATIONS
• Social anxiety
• Separation anxiety
• Agoraphobia
Fears specific to church:
• Fear of scrutiny
• Performance worries
• Anxiety results from
lack of faith
14. Executive
Functioning
as a barrier…
COGNITIVE ABILITIES INVOLVED
IN MODULATING OTHER
ABILITIES AND BEHAVIORS
• Behavioral inhibition
• Verbal working
memory
• Non-verbal working
memory
• Emotional self-
regulation
• Reconstitution
15. Sensory
processing as
a barrier…
PERSONS WITH SENSORY
PROCESSING DIFFERENCES
MAY EXPERIENCE AS
AVERSIVE NOISE, LIGHT,
TOUCH AND SMELLS THAT
OTHERS FIND ENGAGING
Challenges for kids:
• Pick up and drop-off times
• High energy worship
• Aggression
Challenges for adults:
• Greeting times (hugging,
handshakes)
• High-energy worship
• Multiple conversations in
close proximity
16. Social
communication
as a barrier…
WHAT CHALLENGES
MIGHT SOMEONE
ENCOUNTER AT CHURCH
IF THEY STRUGGLE TO
PICK UP ON SOCIAL
CUES?
• Body language
• Tone, inflection of voice
• Facial expressions
Church-specific
challenges:
• Small groups
• Small talk
• Bullies
• Unfamiliar situations
17. Social isolation
as a barrier…
HOW DO FAMILIES FIND
YOUR CHURCH IF THEY
LACK RELATIONSHIPS
WITH FAMILIES
ATTENDING YOUR
CHURCH?
• Kids seen as less
desirable friends
• Less involved in
extracurriculars
• Time, financial
burdens of pursuing
treatment
• Lack of affordable
child care leaves
parents with fewer
social outlets
18. Past experience
of church as a
barrier…
THE APPLE OFTEN
DOESN’T FALL FAR
FROM THE TREE!
• Children of parents with
bad (or no) church
experiences aren’t
going to church
• Kids depend on parents
for transportation
• Parents struggle with
mental health issues
too!
• Inconsistent attenders?
• Mental health ministry
with kids is FAMILY
ministry!
19. What might an effective
mental health inclusion
strategy look like?
20. Seven strategies for promoting mental
health inclusion (TEACHER)
• Assemble your inclusion team
• Create welcoming ministry environments.
• Focus on ministry activities most essential to spiritual growth
• Communicate effectively
• Help families with their most heartfelt needs
• Offer education and support
• Empower your people to assume responsibility for ministry
21. Who needs a seat at the table?
Building an inclusion team
• Senior leadership
• Ministry directors on
church-wide
implementation team
• Ministry departments
may have their own
team
• Consider gifts, talents,
passions of church
members, attendees
22. Welcoming ministry
environments…
• Promote focus, attention
• Help attendees prioritize
most important
takeaways
• Support those with
difficulty processing
directions.
• Sensory stimulation
engaging, not
overwhelming
• Supports kids in
maintaining self-control
23. Inclusion in high-impact ministry
activities
What do you MOST want
people to do to grow in faith?
Prioritize that!
• Weekend worship?
• Small groups?
• Prayer/family
devotions/serving
24. Communicating about
mental illness
• Preach it from the
pulpit!
• Use of pictures, video
• Printed materials
• E-communication
• Social media
• Online church
25. Helping families with their most
heartfelt needs…
• Casseroles
• Respite
• Referral services
• Counseling
• Special worship services
• After-school programs
• Parent advocates for kids
on 504 plans, in special
education
• Tutoring at-risk kids
26. Offering education and support
• Fresh Hope
• “Grace Groups” –
individual, family,
PTSD curriculums
• NAMI Family to
Family, Peer to Peer
• Diagnosis-specific
groups (CHADD)
27. Empowering your people to assume
responsibility for ministry
• Inviting
• Responding to needs
• Grabbing a mop
• Relational respite
• Business cards with
respite invitations
• 1:1 discipleship
• Parent mentors
• “Ministry of presence”
28. Key considerations for an effective
mental health inclusion strategy…
• Inclusion is a mindset – not a program
• Buy-in from senior leadership is absolutely essential
• A good strategy benefits everyone and doesn’t require anyone to
self-identify
• Consider creating a role for a mental health inclusion coordinator
or “concierge”
• Ministry is owned by the people, supported by church staff
• No church will be able to include everyone with mental illness, but
every church can welcome, serve and include more people with
mental illness
29. Next Steps…
• Join Key Ministry’s
mental health inclusion
ministry leaders group
on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1816363571938122/
• Join Mental Health and
the Church book study
roundtable (February,
2018)
• Sign up for
Church4EveryChild
• www.keyministry.org
30. Key Ministry promotes meaningful
connection between churches and
families of kids with disabilities for
the purpose of making disciples of
Jesus Christ.
Free training, consultation, support and resources
What Does Key Ministry Do?