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Life with depression is not a waste
God intimately knows the days I can’t function. Regardless if they are lost to me, they are not lost to him. He is not unaware of my numbed mind and aching limbs crawling towards the next minute. No, he is right there with me. He is sovereign. He is the one providing the next patch of light in my life. Even if his purpose escapes me, purpose exists nonetheless. Continue reading
Should kids with ADHD take their medication for church?
If your child’s experience at church is as important as their experience at school, the need for effective treatment at church is as great as their need for treatment at school. Continue reading
Posted in ADHD, Controversies, Families, Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, Key Ministry
Tagged ADHD, Awana, children, children's ministry, church, Inclusion, Key Ministry, medication, Stephen Grcevich MD, student ministry, students
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Autism resources from Key Ministry
Key Ministry has developed many resources for pastors, church staff members, volunteers and families interested in supporting kids with autism spectrum disorders. We encourage you to share this listing freely with any church or any family that would find the resources helpful. Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Hidden Disabilities, Key Ministry
Tagged Asperger's Disorder, Autism, children's ministry, Chuck Swindoll, church, Colleen Swindoll-Thompson, Dave Lynden, Dr. Cara Daily, Emily Colson, Jeff Davidson, Katie Wetherbee, Key Ministry, Mike Woods, Sandra Peoples, Special Needs Ministry, Stephanie Prosser, Stephen Grcevich MD, student ministry
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It’s Autism Awareness Day, How Aware Is Your Church? #LIUB
No matter the size of a church, you can make a difference for families affected by autism. Continue reading
What are the stats on adoption, trauma and disability?
It appears that adoptive families are more likely than others to face the challenge of dealing with disabilities among their children. Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Families, Foster Care, Key Ministry, PTSD, Resources
Tagged ADHD, Adoption, Adverse Childhood Experiences Study, church, Depression, Disability, Disability Ministry, Dr. Karyn Purvis, Foster Care, Inclusion, Key Ministry, mental health, Shannon Dingle, The Connected Child, trauma
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What are the stats on disability and church?
The oft-quoted stat that 85-95% of special needs families are unchurched isn’t supported by any research, so I really think we – as people of the Truth – ought to stop repeating it. Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Families, Inclusion, Intellectual Disabilities, Key Ministry, Parents, Special Needs Ministry
Tagged Autism, church, Disability Ministry, disability statistics, Down Syndrome, Erik Carter, Inclusion, intellectual and developmental disabilities, Melinda Jones Ault, Shannon Dingle, Special Needs Ministry
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What are the stats on disability, adoption, and church? (Post 1 of 3)
Does our church represent these figures? If not, what can we do to become a more welcoming place? Continue reading
We had no casseroles…
My daughter, when she was thirteen was hit by a car and fortunately was fine, except for a very bad broken leg. The church organized a brigade of casserole makers, the neighbors brought casseroles, friends, families, everybody. Six months before that, Christina had spent two months on a psychiatric ward, and we had no casseroles. And I’m not blaming the church or the neighbors or anything…because of the stigma, we didn’t tell people. Continue reading
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