by Key Ministry | Jul 31, 2016 | Special Needs Ministry
The old fish and the young fish passed each other while respectively out for a swim. “Hi Sonny, how’s the water?” the old fish asked. The young fish’s face shifted from blank to curious as he asked in return, “What’s water?” I love this story because it captures so...
by Sarah Broady | Jul 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
Middle school. A place where girls and boys shoot into young adulthood, catapulted by hormones and peer pressure to just fit in. Be able to spin through the locker combination with ease and swag, flinging wide the banging metal door that says, “I have...
by Sandra Peoples | Jul 28, 2016 | Special Needs Ministry
My husband recently spoke to a group of pastors in the area about special-needs ministry. He wanted to communicate the importance of reaching this often-neglected people group. Some pastors seemed encouraged. Some pastors seemed scared. Fear holds them back from...
by Key Ministry | Jul 27, 2016 | Adoption
In adoption language, “special needs” usually means anything that makes a child less likely to be adopted, including disability, ethnicity, age, and being part of a sibling group. For the purposes of churches including adoptive and foster families in their body and...
by Kara Dedert | Jul 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
Do you ever get tired of the persistent emotions of parenting a child with special needs?There are many times I am so tired of all the emotions that inevitably come along with caring for Calvin who is often sick and deals with severe disabilities.I want to pack my...
