Tag Archives: ministry resources

Jeff McNair: Eight Questions to Guide the Next Steps for Your Disability Ministry

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Dr. G

“Better has no endpoint.” Whatever stage we are at in our ministry work or our own walk with Christ, we recognize we are on a continuum. Continue reading →

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Celebrating Shannon

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Dr. G

Shannon shared the news that she’s transitioning off our ministry team with readers of her personal blog this past week. Our team is grateful for the time Shannon served with us. She’s a unique figure in the disability ministry movement … Continue reading →

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A fabulous resource for adoptive and foster families from iDisciple

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Dr. G

Our team at Key Ministry is very honored, along with five outstanding ministries…Back2Back Ministries, Bethany Christian Services, Christian Alliance for Orphans, Focus on the Family and Tapestry…to have been invited to contribute to a comprehensive array of online resources available through iDisciple – a “life theme” for adoptive and foster families. Continue reading →

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Start with Hello

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Dr. G

I am pleased to announce the release of Start with Hello, the first of many how-to booklets that fit together in Joni and Friends new Irresistible Church series. Designed to help a church launch or re-launch sustainable, effective special needs ministry, Start with Hello walks the ministry leader through five steps to starting a special needs ministry. While each church’s journey is different, with different dreams, resources, needs and people, we’ve found that working through the five step progression puts a church on the right path to becoming an irresistible church. Continue reading →

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Online community…component of a mental health inclusion strategy?

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Dr. G

We’re convinced that online ministry offers the potential for contributing to an effective mental health ministry strategy where very few strategies exist. Here’s why… Continue reading →

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Every Child Welcome…the most complete special needs ministry resource I’ve ever come across

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Dr. G

This is not a book that will be read once and stuck on a shelf…well-worn copies will be found on the desks and in the workspaces of those serving in children’s ministry, family ministry and special needs ministry because it is destined to become the “go-to” reference when leaders look for answers in seeking to minister with kids with disabilities and their families. Continue reading →

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Celebrating Mike

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Dr. G

We know that Mike will continue to have a great impact for the Kingdom through the Special Friends Ministry at FBO while prioritizing the needs of his wife and family in accordance with Scripture. Continue reading →

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Lorna Bradley…Hope for Healthy Relationships

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Dr. G

One of the greatest gifts parents who are overwhelmed can receive is the knowledge that they are not alone. The relationships that come through meeting others on the same journey provide meaningful connections and support. Continue reading →

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Lorna Bradley…Special Needs Parenting: From Coping to Thriving

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Dr. G

Throughout the years I have seen healing of deeply held emotional and spiritual wounds through coming together in a supportive, welcoming Christian community and working through our challenges together. Continue reading →

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What if you have a disability? Chuck Swindoll’s teaching this week at Insight for Living

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Dr. G

Chuck Swindoll will be teaching on the topic What if you have a disability? this coming Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (February 24-26) as part of his current series What If? airing from January 26-March 16. Continue reading →

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