Ministry Intensives

Ministry Intensives will take place Thursday, April 27 from 1:00-4:30pm at our conference venue. Add one to your DATC2023 Ticket as an option during the registration process.

Not attending DATC2023? You can register for a Ministry Intensive as a stand alone event.

Mental Health Ministry Intensive - Every Church Can Do Something More

Key Ministry’s 2023 mental health ministry intensive will provide practical ideas and helpful connections to church leaders responding to the tidal wave of mental health concerns impacting individuals and families inside and outside of the church as we enter the mid 2020s. Attendees will examine the most recent research on the care churches are providing individuals and families impacted by mental illness and explore innovative approaches churches are using to build upon their existing mental health outreach and support efforts. This intensive is designed for all churches and church leaders - from churches seeking to develop a comprehensive mental health ministry strategies to those seeking to better care for persons within their churches with needs. Leaders attending the intensive will be provided with a menu of options for growing their church’s ministry capacity and networked with ministry leaders prepared to come alongside them with resources and support.

Stephen Grcevich, MD || Key Ministry, Catherine Boyle || Key Ministry & other special guests to be announced

Creating a Trauma-Informed Children’s or Youth Ministry

Robert Crosby, PhD | Professor of Psychology, California Baptist University

The kids in our communities are hurting like never before. Childhood depression and anxiety doubled in the wake of COVID-19, and suicide is now the second-leading cause of death among kids aged 10-14. To be relevant in a hurting and broken world, your ministry needs to be trauma-informed. In this interactive, highly practical workshop, you will learn to recognize the hidden signs of trauma in your ministry so you can respond in ways that help kids heal and succeed at church. Through shocking real-life case studies, provocative group discussions, and eye-opening activities, you will discover trauma-informed principles and strategies that reduce behavioral problems, increase engagement, and promote learning. Find out how to create life-changing small groups that offer safety, comfort, and healing. And discover what most churches get wrong when it comes to disciplining hurting kids, so you can turn frustrating behavioral challenges into one-of-a-kind ministry opportunities. Developed by scientists, pastors, and mental health professionals at the Reach Hurting Kids Institute, this workshop is a must for every children’s and youth ministry leader.

Robert Crosby, PhD || Professor of Psychology, California Baptist University and Executive Director, Reach Hurting Kids Institute

Lori Crosby || Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor

Ministry Intensive - Creating a Trauma-Informed Children's or Youth Ministry

Disability Ministry 101

Has God called you or your church to start a Disability Ministry, but you don't know where to begin? Whether you are a small church or a large one, this workshop will answer the questions of how, what, and why. You will fill your toolbox with how to deal with different types of behaviors, how to recruit and train volunteers, understand the different classroom environments as well as curriculum options available, engaging and partnering with church staff and community organizations, how to help your ministry to become outward focused, and helping your church become an inclusive place for those with disabilities. You will receive all the information you need and more! After this workshop, you will realize that YOU can do disability ministry at your church!

Stephen “Doc” Hunsley, MD || SOAR Special Needs

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