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Category Archives: Resources
As Iron Sharpens Iron…The Special Needs and Disability Ministry Leaders Facebook Group
Starting this month, the Special Needs and Disability Ministry Leaders group is entering a whole new chapter. Continue reading
Autism resources for ministry leaders and families
Key Ministry has developed an array of resources for pastors, church staff members, volunteers and families interested in supporting kids with autism spectrum disorders. We encourage you to share these resources freely with church leaders or families that would find them helpful. Continue reading
What Key Ministry is about…
What Key Ministry provides to churches and families… Continue reading
Posted in Key Ministry, Resources
Tagged church, families, Key Ministry, mission, services, vision
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4 reasons why teens cut to COPE
Because acronyms help facts stick in our head, I’ve created one here: COPE. Teens – or kids or adults – cut for Control, as an Obsessive Behavior, as Punishment, or as an Emotional release. Continue reading
Posted in Controversies, Key Ministry, Mental Health, Resources
Tagged control, cope, cutting, emotional release, Key Ministry, obsessive behavior, punishment, self-injury, Shannon Dingle
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Dr. Karen Crum…10 Ways to Make Bible Camp Successful for Children with Autism and Related Challenges
Here are ten ideas for staff wanting to help children with autism succeed at a camp for typical kids. Continue reading
Are you ready to help?
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
A fabulous resource for adoptive and foster families from iDisciple
Our team at Key Ministry is very honored, along with five outstanding ministries…Back2Back Ministries, Bethany Christian Services, Christian Alliance for Orphans, Focus on the Family and Tapestry…to have been invited to contribute to a comprehensive array of online resources available through iDisciple – a “life theme” for adoptive and foster families. Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Advocacy, Families, Foster Care, Key Ministry, Resources
Tagged Adoption, Back2Back Ministries, Bethany Christian Services, Christian Alliance for Orphans, family support, Focus on the Family, Foster Care, iDisciple, Key Ministry, Life Themes, ministry resources, Tapestry
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Updated…What do we know about gender non-conforming kids?
We know that most kids with gender non-conformity become comfortable with their biological sex as they progress through childhood. For those who continue to experience significant gender discordance as adolescents, far too many will have experienced trauma, mental illness, social isolation, self-injury and suicidal thoughts.
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6 tips on how to help a friend with depression…Gillian Marchenko
Don’t judge or assume that if your friend can’t ‘pull her life together’ then she just isn’t trying hard enough. Depression isn’t laziness or a lack of faith. It is a disease that requires treatment and care. Continue reading
Posted in Depression, Key Ministry, Mental Health, Resources, Strategies
Tagged Depression, fellowship, friendship, Gillian Marchenko, helping, Key Ministry, mental health ministry, Still Life, tips
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