Tag Archives: Special Needs Ministry

Resources for Christian schools seeking to pursue inclusion

One of the greatest benefits we see for inclusion is that it truly is a program for all. Every student enters into a community of care that allows teachers to highlight relationships and living with one another in ways they could never have achieved without a child like Isaac. Inclusion forms the habits and hearts of each child present. Continue reading

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A Parent’s Greatest Fear

“I was afraid that I did something to cause my child’s problems.” Continue reading

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Advocating for inclusion in Christian schools…tips for parents

Remember it doesn’t take a huge investment—you and your school don’t have to have all the answers today. You might get a lot of “yes, but” answers in the beginning. If you and your school leaders can keep the big picture in mind, you can find a way to ensure your student is part of the community. Continue reading

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Including Kids With Special Education Needs in Christian Schools: CLC Network

Do you strive to mirror the body of Christ? Are you developing students for Christian service? Is diversity of talents important? Inclusion can be key to all of those goals. Continue reading

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Downloadable presentations on Slideshare

We now have downloadable handouts on the site for 26 presentations, including the following Key Ministry presentations…
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Key Ministry is coming to Nashville!

Our J.A.M. sessions are regional trainings designed for children’s pastors, student pastors, church leaders and key volunteers. This J.A.M. session will provide participants with an intensive, one-day training experience that will prepare them to lead ministry to kids with “hidden disabilities” in their churches. Continue reading

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How do you measure a “God thing?”

While there is merit to many of our outcome measures, the most reliable measures of God at work are the stories of what God accomplishes through the service of His people. Continue reading

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A milestone reached…and a look at what’s ahead

We need a forum for advancing the conversation within the church about the need to minister more effectively to families of children with mental illness, trauma and developmental disabilities. Continue reading

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Ten priorities for the disability ministry movement…

Here are some thoughts about how, with God’s help, God’s people might overcome the “giants” standing in the way of families impacted by disabilities who face barriers to connecting with their larger family in Christ through involvement in the local church. Continue reading

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Weekend reading

I’d like to share some suggested reading in the event you missed these posts the first time around… Continue reading

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