Tag Archives: Hidden Disabilities

ADHD and Spiritual Development: Tying it All Together

What if God allows some kids and adults to have ADHD so that He might use their condition to connect them to their larger family in Christ? What if he created them with a unique set of traits and abilities to carry out a special role on His team?
Continue reading

Posted in ADHD, Families, Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Ministry Environments, Parents, Spiritual Development, Strategies | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Harmony Hensley: Welcoming Ministry Environments for Kids With ADHD (Part Two)

Harmony discusses use of wall color, wall decor and signage in environments for kids with ADHD, along with thoughts for churches contemplating a new construction project or renovation. Continue reading

Posted in ADHD, Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Ministry Environments, Spiritual Development | Tagged , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Barb Dittrich: My ADHD Sundays

Do we sit down front where she is more engaged or sit in the back where fewer people see and judge our parenting skills? Wherever we are seated, she must be sandwiched between her father and I so that no physical tussles with siblings recur. Continue reading

Posted in ADHD, Families, Hidden Disabilities, Key Ministry, Stories | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

A Unique Perspective on the “Orange” Movement

We know that there are lots of things that parents can do to significantly enhance the likelihood that their kids will grow up to be passionate followers of Christ who are actively engaged in a faith community with fellow Christians and intentional in using their gifts and talents to serve others. Most parents would want that for their kids. They just need someone to show them what to do. Continue reading

Posted in Families, Key Ministry, Parents, Spiritual Development, Strategies | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

What Keeps Kids With ADHD Out of Church? Part One

In all probability, the kids aren’t coming to church if the parent doesn’t bring them to church. Continue reading

Posted in ADHD, Families, Hidden Disabilities, Key Ministry, Parents, Spiritual Development | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Can we use your story to help churches?

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

Posted in ADHD, Families, Hidden Disabilities, Key Ministry, Stories | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

What Services Does Key Ministry Provide to Churches?

Ultimately, we want Key Ministry to be all about relationships and not just resources. After all, Christianity is ultimately about a relationship…with Jesus Christ. Continue reading

Posted in Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Strategies | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Pediatric bipolar resources for church staff, volunteers and families

Here are four resources I’d recommend highly to anyone looking to learn more about bipolar disorder in children and teens: Continue reading

Posted in Bipolar Disorder, Hidden Disabilities, Key Ministry, Mental Health, Parents, Resources | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

The Words We Use Matter

Most parents of a child with a mental health condition wouldn’t conclude a church had anything to offer their family if they were to see a wheelchair symbol on a church website or find a link offering “special needs ministry.” In my experience, the kids who come to a practice like ours desperately want to be seen as normal. Continue reading

Posted in Inclusion, Key Ministry, Mental Health, Strategies | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Disability Ministry in a “Simple Church” World

While we’re happy to help your church set up a program if your church does programs, our job when we work with churches is to help families of kids with emotional, behavioral or developmental issues participate in the process that church uses to build disciples. Continue reading

Posted in Inclusion, Key Ministry, Leadership, Strategies | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment