Monthly Archives: September 2011

More thoughts on disruptive kids

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Dr. G

There are far, far more kids who struggle with ‘doing church” because of disruptive behavior than there are kids recognized with a special need who struggle to do church. Continue reading →

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Fruit…Guest Post from Rebecca Hamilton

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Dr. G

We covered all the specifics that night; I fielded a few phone calls and e-mails with last-minute questions before these proverbial little birds were ready to fly. Their first respite night is coming up this Friday, and once a month thereafter. I can’t wait to hear all the stories that will come from their sincere desire to serve their community for Christ. I’m privileged to have been a small part of what I know will shine a bright, pure light toward Christ. Please join us in praying for their efforts, and for the efforts of every church that wants to serve in this way. His love is amazing!
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We do disruptive kids

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Dr. G

At Key Ministry, we do “disruptive kids.” How do we let the church world know? Continue reading →

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What Do We Know About Kids at Risk of Behaving Aggressively?

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Dr. G

The most important take home point is that there’s a pretty good chance kids who struggle with aggressive behavior at church have some condition that predisposes them to act that way or have been victims of such behavior themselves.
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Beyond Zero Tolerance: When Kids Behave Aggressively at Church

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Dr. G

Our blog series for Fall will take an in-depth look at issues and challenges that arise in ministry with kids who demonstrate aggressive behavior at church. We’ll kick off the series by examining why this topic is so vexing for church staff, volunteers and parents.
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Announcing our Keynote Speaker for Inclusion Fusion 2011…Chuck Swindoll

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Dr. G

Our entire staff and volunteer team at Key Ministry is thrilled to announce that Chuck Swindoll has graciously accepted our invitation to serve as the Keynote speaker for Inclusion Fusion, our inaugural Special Needs Ministry Web Summit, to be held on November 3rd-5th. Continue reading →

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Fruit…Chapter One

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Dr. G

If you build it, they will come. Amanda Mooney from St. Gabriel’s Church in Concord, Ohio sent the following e-mail out to elementary school families registered at the church last week: Within the first 24 hours of sending the message, … Continue reading →

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Building from a pretty good first year

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Dr. G

When we conceptualized this blog, our intent was to help folks in the church understand common emotional and behavioral conditions that hinder kids and their families from connecting in a local church where they can come to faith or grow in faith in Christ. We wanted to develop a resource to help the church understand the “what” and the “why” of hidden disabilities, with Katie’s complimentary blog addressing the practical “how” of including kids with hidden disabilities into ministry environments. As our first year of the blogs draws to a close, we’re pondering ways to improve upon the foundation we’ve established. Continue reading →

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The Importance of the Next Generation

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Dr. G

It’s hard for me to imagine any service we can provide more important or more impactful to the Kingdom than addressing the spiritual development of our kids. And not just our biological or adopted children…all of the children in our sphere of influence.
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