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Category Archives: Strategies
Key Ministry 2.0…Reaffirming our original mission
What need has God uniquely called and positioned us to do that other ministry organizations haven’t been able to address? Continue reading
Bridging the Gap Can Be Fun and Not Scary…Inclusion Fusion Library
In Marie’s presentation from Inclusion Fusion 2012, she shares creative ways that churches…and the most fearful, inexperienced volunteer in the church-can serve kids with special needs and their families using fun, meaningful outreach opportunities. Continue reading
Belong to Believe…Libby Peterson
We need a new paradigm to reach those families OUTSIDE the church whose lives are shaped by the special needs of their child. We must find ways to BUILD relationships, enter each other’s realities and BRING them into some expression of Christian community – inviting them to BELONG so that they might come to BELIEVE. Continue reading
Ten priorities for the disability ministry movement…
Here are some thoughts about how, with God’s help, God’s people might overcome the “giants” standing in the way of families impacted by disabilities who face barriers to connecting with their larger family in Christ through involvement in the local church. Continue reading
Posted in Inclusion, Key Ministry, Leadership, Mental Health, Strategies
Tagged Collaboration, Disability Ministry, Key Ministry, Special Needs Ministry, Training
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Church transitions and kids with disabilities
Transition times all too often result in kids and families falling away from church programming. With a little understanding of how transitions may impact kids with specific disabilities and some advance planning, church staff, volunteers and parents can help most have positive experiences as they progress into their age-appropriate ministry environments at the start of the new program year. Continue reading
What type of evaluation should a child receive before starting medication?
Parents need to feel confident that their child’s physician has truly taken the time to understand the causes of their child’s situation and considered a full range of medical and non-medical alternatives prior to moving forward with a treatment plan that includes prescription medication. Continue reading
Posted in Controversies, Families, Hidden Disabilities, Mental Health, Strategies
Tagged AACAP, child psychiatry, children, evaluation, medication
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The “Chief Mum” joins the Key Ministry team…Interview with Carrie Lupoli
What an eye opening experience it was for me to witness what was happening to kids with hidden disabilities around the world. Continue reading
A Call to the Church…Guest Blogger Amy Simpson
I wrote my new book, Troubled Minds: Mental Illness and the Church’s Mission, to help the church better understand the needs of people affected by mental illness. I also wrote it to challenge the church—that’s everyone who follows Christ—to see this as part of our mission in this life.
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Posted in Advocacy, Families, Mental Health, Strategies
Tagged Amy Simpson, church, Disability Ministry, Inclusion, mental health, mission, Troubled Minds
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