by Key Ministry | Apr 29, 2024 | Caregiving, Church, Special Needs Parenting
I’ve been a parent for over 19 years and have been a caregiver of children with “special needs” for almost all of it. Our first child was in the hospital with respiratory issues for the first time on the day he turned 3-months old. The challenges with both...
by Key Ministry | Apr 8, 2024 | Church, Mental Health, Special Needs Parenting
I love the local church. I grew up going to church. The church has been vital to my life and spiritual growth. I was even a pastor for nearly 30 years. I believe in the local church. While no church is perfect, still, the local church is a force for good...
by Evana Sandusky | Sep 12, 2022 | Caregiving, Church, Special Needs Parenting
My family sits near the back of the sanctuary in our church. I feel safe in the back, away from the majority of the crowd, where we might blend in and not disturb anyone. In the back, we are closer to the doors if we decide we need a quick escape. The noises my...
by Mark Arnold | Apr 11, 2022 | Challenges, Church, Scripture, Spiritual Growth
Easter is one of the most important times in the Christian calendar, a key point in the children’s and youth-work teaching program. A time to remember, to be thankful, and to celebrate what Jesus has done for us all. But the big story of Easter can be difficult for...
by Mark Arnold | Aug 20, 2021 | Church, Special Needs Parenting
All of us, whether adults or children, whether we have special needs or not, are sensory creatures. We can all have senses that at times are under responsive (hyposensitive), or overly responsive (hypersensitive), meaning that we regularly, often subconsciously, are...
by John Fela (Felageller) | Jul 9, 2021 | Church, Marriage, Special Needs Parenting
One of the biggest challenges facing families of disability is the ability to find and become part of a welcoming church community. It is a topic that many organizations, such as this one, try to address and support both families and churches, to help bridge the gaps...
