by Key Ministry | Dec 5, 2023 | Adult Advocates, Autism, Stories
“That game was amazing. Did you see that 3-pointer at the buzzer?”Michael glanced at Hugh’s AAC tablet as he said that, and I had to laugh at myself. After all my years of teaching middle school special education, specifically a significant disabilities/autism class,...
by John Fela (Felageller) | Sep 15, 2023 | Autism, Caregiving, Special Needs Parenting
A few years ago, my now ex-wife floated the idea of us getting a service dog for our autistic, nonverbal son. She felt it would be a great support for him on several levels, to help him more calmly and safely navigate his environment both in school and in public. A...
by Shannon Blosser | Sep 12, 2023 | Autism, Church Support, Disability Ministry
I recently concluded a sermon series looking at the Apostles’ Creed, which is one of the foundational statements of the church that articulates our foundational beliefs about God. The series’ final sermon examined the statement “I believe in the holy catholic church”...
by Lamar Hardwick | Jun 28, 2023 | Autism, Church Support, Podcast
Editor’s note: This episode originally aired on 9/22/22. Since it’s release, Lamar has had to take a break from our podcast while he undergoes treatment for cancer. You can follow his ministry and cancer journey on his social media found in the Quick Link section of...
by Joanna French | Jun 20, 2023 | Autism, Disability Ministry, Special Needs Ministry
I have been there. The year was 2013, and I stepped foot in a church with my children for the first time since my youngest was born. Both of my boys were toddlers, but they were—and, of course, still are—autistic. This church was ill-prepared for the disabled. Their...
by Key Ministry | Apr 11, 2023 | Autism, Church Support
As a pastor, I leave for worship about two hours or more before the rest of my family. I go in early to practice the sermon, do technology checks, and get things ready for a day of worship. Before leaving, I almost always ask my wife, “Do you think you all will...
