Tag Archives: Church4EveryChild

Thinking Orange: “Warm Hearts”…The family’s role in spiritual development is magnified when kids have disabilities…as well as the church’s role (Part One of Two)

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Dr. G

Parents of kids with disabilities are often dragging along quite a bit of baggage. Many of them have their own struggles and limitations that undermine the best of intentions when it comes to their personal spiritual development and the spiritual development of their kids. Follow-through may be difficult for many parents, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t want to. The church plays an invaluable role by walking with them, encouraging them and helping them to take the next step. Continue reading →

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Thinking “Orange”: How churches can pursue families of kids with disabilities

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Dr. G

Most kids who have a hidden disability can be included in age-appropriate church programming without “buddies” when ministry leaders are attuned to the effect sensory issues, transitions, program design and specific activities have on kids with common conditions like ADHD, anxiety and Asperger’s Disorder. Continue reading →

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Great Opportunity to Learn More About “Orange”

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Dr. G

Here’s a great opportunity for church staff and volunteers serving kids with disabilities to learn more about the “Orange” strategies for family ministry that form the foundation of our Winter blog series. Continue reading →

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What Christmas is All About

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Dr. G

Charlie Brown’s tree reminds me a little of the kids we serve. People make lots of condescending remarks about the tree, along with the person who brought the tree, but with a little love, the tree turns out to be beautiful. Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday…To Jesus and Key Ministry

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Dr. G

I’ll be celebrating tonight a Savior who not only entered our world so that we could have an everlasting relationship with Him, but invites each of us to be part of His story as He executes His plan of redemption for redeeming a fallen world. 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 Taboo Topic: Medication at Church for Kids With ADHD (Part One)

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Dr. G

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 →

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Can we use your story to help churches?

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Dr. G

We’re looking for some families willing to share their stories to help Key Ministry help churches.
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