Tag Archives: developmental disabilities

A look at our year in ministry…and what’s next

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Dr. G

Join us as we seek to extend the love of Christ to families everywhere for whom a child with a disability has too often been an insurmountable barrier to connecting with a local church. Continue reading →

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When Our “Can’t” Overwhelms Our “Can”…Mike Dobes

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Dr. G

Why are the very overseers of the Church reluctant to bring the Gospel to all people, regardless of their disability? In truth, we are all disabled… some of us just hide our disabilities better than others. How do we keep missing an entire people group that is waiting to be heard, loved, accepted and embraced as they are? Continue reading →

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Finding Friendship…Christen Morrow-Ara

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Dr. G

Because of the unique emphasis on relationship and the friendships built, our friends struggle to find a similar place for spiritual community or belonging outside of Capernaum. However, our older friends who met Jesus in high school and have been coming for many years need more. They need age appropriate community, friendships, dignity and need to be challenged to the next step in their walk with Christ as a part of the body of Christ. The challenge is finding churches that are prepared to welcome our friends and offer more than a simple program to them-relationships and a place in the life of the church. Continue reading →

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Who’s your ONE?

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Dr. G

Today’s blog post is authored by Mike Woods, Church Consultant with Key Ministry. One of the potential issues with starting special-needs ministry outreach is that the scope of the disability-related problems in your community can seem so big that it … Continue reading →

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Key Ministry Training Survey

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Dr. G

We’re putting together our training offerings for the coming year, and want to know how we can be most helpful to your church’s staff and volunteers as you serve families impacted by disabilities.
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One family’s Christmas at the movies…and our culture?

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Dr. G

I would hope and pray God would see fit to use the Colson’s experience to open the eyes and hearts of many in our culture to the needs of families impacted by autism and other disabilities. I’m sure Emily and Max would be honored if everyone who hears of their story would demonstrate Christ’s love to someone experiencing the effects of disability at their next opportunity. Continue reading →

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Knowledge, innovation and experience…Key Ministry 2.0

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Dr. G

Knowledge and experience compliment calling and giftedness. Continue reading →

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Key Ministry 2.0…The environment in which we serve

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Dr. G

Today, we’ll introduce three overarching trends that will shape our approach to ministry in the years ahead, along with some additional factors we’ll be taking into consideration as we form our strategy. Continue reading →

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Key Ministry 2.0…Reaffirming our original mission

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Dr. G

What need has God uniquely called and positioned us to do that other ministry organizations haven’t been able to address? Continue reading →

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When kids with developmental disabilities experience trauma…

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Dr. G

So…what are some things we might suggest to parents of kids with disabilities seeking to protect their children from becoming victimized…or seeking to help their children after traumatic experiences have occurred? Continue reading →

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