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Monthly Archives: January 2014
Ten ideas for promoting spiritual growth when kids have ADHD or anxiety
Today, we’ll look at the catalysts to spiritual growth discussed in Reggie Joiner’s book Think Orange, and propose ten strategies that could be useful when kids have ADHD, anxiety, or social communication disorders. Continue reading
Mike Pitts…Hidden Disabilities in Middle School Ministry
Somewhere along the line we have unintentionally and unknowing catered our ministries to the “typical” students. Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, Key Ministry
Tagged ADHD, anxiety, Autism, church, Disability Ministry, Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Mike Pitts, youth ministry
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Key Ministry Training Survey
We’re putting together our training offerings for the coming year, and want to know how we can be most helpful to your church’s staff and volunteers as you serve families impacted by disabilities.
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Help Wanted…for two “Key” jobs
We’re looking for a couple of good men…or women. We have two paid positions we’re seeking to fill. Continue reading
Posted in Key Ministry
Tagged communication, Disability Ministry, help wanted, Key Ministry, ministry, online church, social media, technology
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Is mental illness a disability?
Why wouldn’t we expect people with the most common cause of disability in the U.S. to be served by our existing disability ministries? My colleague is absolutely right…they’re NOT. Why not? Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Continue reading
Why “snow days” are rough on many kids with disabilities
Unscheduled days off from school provoke dread among families of kids with conditions we frequently see in our practice…kids with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), kids on the autism spectrum and kids with ADHD. Well-meaning school officials who cancel classes in severe winter weather because of concern for the safety of kids waiting outside for extended periods, or the safe transport of kids and teachers to and from school often cause unintentional hardships for families of kids with disabilities. Continue reading
Posted in ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Autism, Key Ministry, Mental Health
Tagged ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, children, disabilities, OCD, Snow Day, teens
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My one word…REST
Mike and Rachel suggest an alternative to New Year’s resolutions…Choose just one word that represents what you most hope God will do in you, and focus on it for an entire year. Continue reading
Posted in Key Ministry, Leadership, Spiritual Development
Tagged Bible, Disability Ministry, My One Word, New Year's resolutions, Rest
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