Category Archives: Key Ministry

10 ways to be a safe church for sexual assault survivors

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Shannon

How can our churches be safe places for survivors like me, even those who will never disclose their stories? Continue reading →

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How dads are impacted when kids have disabilities

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Dr. G

You may silently grieve the loss of aspirations you had for your child as well as your inability to share experiences with your child that you dreamed of doing together. Continue reading →

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Special-Needs Ministry Isn’t Only for Those with Special-Needs

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Sandra

Special-needs ministry doesn’t only take place in a classroom on Sunday morning. It happens in the parking lot, in the hallway, during the service, and even during the week. Continue reading →

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Why church leaders need to be talking about sexual assault

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Dr. G

70 child abuse allegations are made against churches in the US each week. Continue reading →

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Creating Mental Health Ministry in a Local Church – A Year in the Life

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Dr. G

If you think mental health ministry is something your church should consider, just start the conversation. If your church is like most, the pastors and staff are already aware of mental health needs in your faith community. Prayerfully consider if Jesus isn’t asking you to step up and reach out to the ones who can’t reach out for themselves. Continue reading →

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More questions about the effectiveness of antidepressants in kids…

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Dr. G

The professional community, parents and families hold assumptions about the effectiveness of psychotropic medication, especially medication for depression, that are unrealistic based upon our understanding of the research literature. Continue reading →

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The Biggest Challenges Small Churches Face in Special-Needs Ministry

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Sandra

We don’t have to have a plan in place for every person we can imagine walking through our doors. We just have to love and serve the ones who do. And churches of every size can do that. Continue reading →

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Teaching the essentials to reach children of all abilities at church

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Shannon

If children and students at our church only grasp one thing today, what should it be? Continue reading →

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Are you ready to help?

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Dr. G

We’re honored that 64 churches in 24 states with identified disability ministries have chosen to partner with us to launch Key for Families by registering with our church network and expressing a willingness to welcome families in need of a church who access our online platforms. Continue reading →

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What We Mean When We Say Our New Church Is “Special-Needs Friendly”

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Sandra

Last weekend we had a couple over and we were talking about our new church. The husband looked at my husband and asked, “What do you mean when you say your church will be ‘special-needs friendly’?” It’s a good question. … Continue reading →

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