Category Archives: Advocacy

Key Ministry featured at Insight for Living!

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Dr. G

In our interview, Colleen and I had the opportunity to discuss the challenges families face in attending church when kids have mental illnesses Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Families, Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, Inclusion Fusion, Key Ministry, Mental Health, Ministry Environments, Resources | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Greater Miracle: Bryan Roe…Inclusion Fusion Library

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Dr. G

Throughout his deep struggle with Tourette’s Syndrome, Bryan has wrestled with these questions and found comfort through one crucial truth in the Scriptures: God can use everyone-even those with special needs-to make his love known to the world. Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Inclusion, Inclusion Fusion, Key Ministry | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Knowledge, innovation and experience…Key Ministry 2.0

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Dr. G

Knowledge and experience compliment calling and giftedness. Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Key Ministry, Strategies | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

David Glover…The PURE Ministry Network

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Dr. G

Most people beginning special needs ministry want to talk directly to their peers in another church. They want to find out what worked and what didn’t work. Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Inclusion, Leadership, Resources | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Why Your Church Should Want Families Like Mine: John Knight…Inclusion Fusion Library

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Dr. G

John argues that through serving families impacted by disability, we pursue our own joy in God! Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Inclusion, Inclusion Fusion, Key Ministry, Leadership, Stories | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

No church can do everything, but every church can do something

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Dr. G

Why then would we think that a disability ministry “program” housed in any individual church could meet ALL of the needs of the families in their service areas in need of Christian community? Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Strategies | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Key Ministry 2.0…Reaffirming our original mission

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Dr. G

What need has God uniquely called and positioned us to do that other ministry organizations haven’t been able to address? Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Mental Health, Resources, Spiritual Development, Strategies | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Would your church miss you if you weren’t there? Barb Dittrich

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Dr. G

Suffering from “compassion fatigue” or lacking in resources, families are frequently heartbroken when their church does not reach out to them in crisis. Sadly, those who do find an inclusive congregation or one with special needs programming can also be inclined to walk away from the church when they feel ignored in their darkest hours.

Yet, what if we flipped that concept on its head?
Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Families, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Strategies | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Understanding traumatic stress responses in children and families…The Twelve Core Concepts

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Dr. G

Today, I plan to summarize what we’ve learned in this series about traumatic stress response in children and families by sharing Twelve Core Concepts framed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network. Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Families, Key Ministry, Mental Health, PTSD | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Kelli Ra Anderson…Faces of the Movement

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Dr. G

Today, one year old this month, SNADLEADERS (Special Needs and Disabilities Ministry Leaders Forum) has almost 400 members and is still growing. It has proved to be a supportive and informative site where leaders (both newbies and well-seasoned), can ask their questions, offer their input, empathize over shared frustrations, and cheer one another on in the name of Christ. Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Resources | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment