Category Archives: Hidden Disabilities

Are We Providing a Service or Leading a Movement? (Part Two)

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Dr. G

Key Ministry has a unique leadership role in the Movement in equipping the church to connect with families of kids with emotional or behavioral disorders that may not widely be viewed as “disabilities” but nevertheless pose barriers to family church participation. Continue reading →

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Pastor Hu Auburn: An Appreciation

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Dr. G

During the month of December, I’m recognizing members of our ministry team who lead behind the scenes and make possible the training, consultation and resources Key Ministry offers to churches.

Today, I’m honoring the contributions of Pastor Hu Auburn, one of our founding Board members and Key Ministry Vice-President for the past eight years.
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Are We Providing a Service or Leading a Movement? (Part One)

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Dr. G

When I look for evidence that we’re engaged in a “God thing,” one of the strongest affirmations I see that we’re barking up the right tree is the way that God is moving through so many of His followers in different places, with different gifts and in different church traditions to minister to families of kids who have been impacted by disabilities, primarily “hidden disabilities.” Continue reading →

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Defining the Win

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Dr. G

A win for Key Ministry occurs whenever a child with a hidden disability or their family experiences a meaningful connection with their larger family in Christ through a local church. Continue reading →

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One Family’s Story: Rebecca and Jamie Adam…following up

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Dr. G

As a church we really need to emphasize the importance of that child’s faith over any outward behavior. Not every child has the ability to sit quietly for an entire sermon or look and act appropriately in front of adults, but every child has the ability to have a loving relationship with Jesus. Continue reading →

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One Family’s Story: Rebecca and Jaime Adam

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Dr. G

I needed so desperately to hear from the church that these children were a gift, wonderfully designed by God and that it wasn’t my fault. Continue reading →

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The Village Project: Discovering Unmet Needs of Families of Kids With Disabilities (Part Two)

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Dr. G

Nobody knows a child with special needs better than the parents. They are the real experts and anyone who wants to help the IP must listen carefully to the family members and take their views into treatment considerations.
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The Village Project: Discovering Unmet Needs of Families of Kids With Disabilities

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Dr. G

Sweeten Life received a $300,000 research grant from the Hatton Foundation to identify the most critical needs of families of children with special needs. Gary’s team will be presenting the findings of the research this Saturday at The Village Family Fall Gathering/Conference at Christ Church in Mason, OH. Today and tomorrow, Gary will be discussing the underpinnings of the research they undertook in the greater Cincinnati area, along with some preliminary results of their work. Continue reading →

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ADHD and Spiritual Development: Tying it All Together

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Dr. G

What if God allows some kids and adults to have ADHD so that He might use their condition to connect them to their larger family in Christ? What if he created them with a unique set of traits and abilities to carry out a special role on His team?
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A Remarkable Story

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Dr. G

Annie’s story represents a classic example of God using for good a situation that in the moment doesn’t appear to make sense. I’d encourage any of you who follow my blog who know families who are trying to find hope in their circumstances raising kids with disabilities, either visible or hidden, to forward them the link to Katie’s blog. Continue reading →

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