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A great training opportunity for our friends in the Midwest…
We’re delighted that Ryan Wolfe will be joining Joni Eareckson Tada, Steve Bundy and the crew from Joni and Friends for their Hope in the Midst of Suffering Conference at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, IN. Continue reading
Simply the right thing to do…
Can we still call ourselves churches if we don’t care enough about others to consider their lives and their needs? Or would it be more accurate to paint over “church” and replace it with “country club” or “social group” instead? Continue reading
What Causes PTSD in Children?
The good news is that most children don’t develop PTSD after experiencing traumatic events. Research is being conducted to discover why some children are more resilient than others. But mental health care professionals already know some factors exist that increase the risk of developing PTSD. Continue reading
What if church leaders shouldn’t be church leaders?
If it’s tragic that a kid will needlessly suffer for months or years because they or their family had a suboptimal interaction with a mental health professional, how much greater is the tragedy when a kid or family has an negative experience with a representative of the church with eternal consequences? Continue reading
Four advantages to family ministry when families are impacted by disability
When serving kids with disabilities, the church needs to rely on experts with the most understanding and experience of a child’s learning, communication styles and relationships…their parents! Continue reading
Ten Common Myths Surrounding PTSD in Children
This post looks at what childhood trauma is not by providing a brief look at 10 common myths surrounding PTSD in children. Continue reading
Posted in Hidden Disabilities, Key Ministry, PTSD, Resources
Tagged children, children's ministry, Disability Ministry, Does My Child Have PTSD?, Inclusion, Jolene Philo, Key Ministry, myths, PTSD, trauma
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Becoming emotionally healthy…
While I’m wrestling with what it means to become a more emotionally healthy leader, I know lots of my colleagues in ministry and lots of parents and family members who follow this blog are wrestling with becoming emotionally healthy in the face of challenges that grow by the day. Continue reading
How kids with disabilities are challenged when a new program year begins…
As a new school year is beginning here in Northeast Ohio, many kids and families will face a daunting challenge at church.
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Fall training events from Key Ministry
We want to give our followers a sneak preview of events planned for Ohio, North Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky this coming Fall… Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Foster Care, Key Ministry, Mental Health, Training Events
Tagged Adoption, Bay Presbyterian Church, disability ministry training, Dr. Steve Grcevich, Every Child Welcome, Foster Care, Irresistible Church, Joni and Friends, Katie Wetherbee, Key Ministry, Lifeway Kids Ministry Conference, mental health, special needs, Together for Adoption
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Expert tips on teaching kids with ADHD…
Why should parents of kids with ADHD bother going through all the hard work and effort to make it to church each week and to worship with others? Continue reading
Posted in ADHD, Families, Hidden Disabilities, Key Ministry, Mental Health, Spiritual Development, Strategies
Tagged ADDitude Magazine, ADHD, children's ministry, Disability Ministry, Hidden Disabilities, homeschoolers, Inclusion, Karen Sunderhaft, Key Ministry, student ministry, Sunday School teachers, teaching tips
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