Helping the next generation have a more robust theology of suffering and improving their mental health requires critical thinking. Dr. Ling Dinse examines how youth and young adult ministries can encourage this type of thinking and discussion on an ongoing basis.

Correctly understanding the character of God is crucial for understanding the difficulties we experience in our broken world. Leaders can help the next generation do this by making space for genuine relationships, honest conversation and authentic wrestling with challenging circumstances.

One of the most important spiritual factors relating to mental health is helping the next generation develop a deep and robust Theology of Suffering where they're able to make sense of both the goodness of God and the pain of our broken world.

Dr. Ling Dinse, a licensed social worker and college professor, continues our conversation about mental health. In this episode, she dives into two different factors - biological and social - that contribute to concerns about mental health in the next generation.

Mental health, anxiety and depression are incredibly prevalent and pressing concerns with the next generation. In this episode we begin a conversation with Dr. Ling Dinse, Professor of Counseling and Social Work. We explore Dr. Ling's personal connection with mental health realities and set the stage for exploring how NextGen leaders can minister in light of this challenging reality.

More than anything else, helping your students develop real, authentic and genuine friendships fuels effective disabilities ministry. Teaching the next generation to understand and be in relationship with their peers with special needs is essential!

In this episode, two critical and practical insights are discussed by a veteran of disabilities ministry. These insights provide the 'pillars' of effectively ministering to students with disabilities.

What are some practical ways to equip the next generation to minister to people with disabilities? Whether that's peers in youth group, or others in their small group, or church family. Tune in to hear Sandy Robinson discuss practical insights and practices!

Sandy Robinson, Director of Disabilities Ministries at Calvary Church, discusses 5 practical tools to use when ministering to students with disabilities.

Dealing with distracting behaviors and building effective relationships are important. Even more critical is the understanding of why students with disabilities are essential for a strong and complete nextgen ministry. Tune in as Sandy Robinson talks through what makes students with disabilities foundational to a healthy and thriving student ministry.