by Key Ministry | Sep 28, 2021 | Hidden Disabilities, Mental Health, Spiritual Development
Guest blogger Linda Bunk lives with both high functioning autism and bipolar disorder. Linda is a gifted photographer, and now serves with SALT as a frequent missionary to Ukraine. This is the first of three posts showing how God has uniquely equipped Linda to...
by Joanna French | Jun 29, 2021 | Church Support, Hidden Disabilities, Special Needs Ministry
Today was a bad pain day. I never cry from pain. Never, except for today. I cry in frustration or anger, but I never cry from pain. I full out ugly cried today. I hate crying in front of people. It’s the worst watching my hurts hurt them. I digress.For the purposes of...
by Lisa Jamieson | Jun 1, 2021 | Church Support, Hidden Disabilities, Mental Health
“The purpose of prayer ministry is not to make people feel better but to connect them with the Living God.”—Paul AndersonWe are the Church, believing together in the power of prayer in Jesus’ name! Caregivers and families impacted by disability, mental health...
by Key Ministry | Feb 11, 2021 | Church Support, Hidden Disabilities, Special Needs Ministry
On February 4, Jillian shared part 1 of this 2-part series on developing a house church model of special needs ministry. This post provides a blueprint for how other churches can adopt this model – EditorI think we can all agree that the church may never go back...
by Evana Sandusky | Feb 9, 2021 | Church Support, Hidden Disabilities, Special Needs Ministry
Scripture is a fundamental part of Christianity. In children’s ministry, verse memorization is often encouraged or rewarded so that the word of God can be hidden away in the hearts of children. When our church launched a special needs ministry a few years ago, I...
by Joanna French | Jan 19, 2021 | Culture of Life, Hidden Disabilities, Mental Health
Last year was crazy, ya know? It was overwhelming, jolting, stressful, wonderful, beautiful, and blessed. So many crazy amazing lessons were to be found in 2020. For many of us with mental health issues, we have seen new views of our mental illness. I know, I...