Loving Others from the Inside Out: Soul, Spirit, and Body
How do we value those that we love in our life? By touching them appropriately and lovingly in body, soul, and spirit where we learn the key to connection. Studies have...
There’s This Kid – ADHD
Focus: Disability Ministry | Mental Health Ministry
Topic: ADHD
When a child shows signs of impulsivity, distractibility, or hyperactivity, it can be easy to misinterpret their behavior as defiance or disinterest. But what if instead of writing them off, we leaned in?
What if churches became the safest and most supportive places for kids with ADHD to grow, belong, and encounter Jesus? If you’re a church leader or volunteer who works with children or students, this free guide offers practical strategies and compassionate insights to better understand and engage kids with ADHD.
Free download includes:
- A quick overview of what ADHD is—and isn’t
- Common challenges kids with ADHD face in ministry settings
- Best practices for classroom structure, communication, and discipline
- Conversation prompts and examples to support gospel-centered connection
- Tips for partnering with parents and volunteers for ongoing support
Topic: ADHD
When a child shows signs of impulsivity, distractibility, or hyperactivity, it can be easy to misinterpret their behavior as defiance or disinterest. But what if instead of writing them off, we leaned in?
What if churches became the safest and most supportive places for kids with ADHD to grow, belong, and encounter Jesus? If you’re a church leader or volunteer who works with children or students, this free guide offers practical strategies and compassionate insights to better understand and engage kids with ADHD.
Free download includes:
- A quick overview of what ADHD is—and isn’t
- Common challenges kids with ADHD face in ministry settings
- Best practices for classroom structure, communication, and discipline
- Conversation prompts and examples to support gospel-centered connection
- Tips for partnering with parents and volunteers for ongoing support
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Are you looking for insights on disability, mental health, and the church?
Key Ministry: The Podcast aims to equip churches and ministry leaders to welcome and serve children, teens, and adults impacted by disability, mental illness, and trauma. Through engaging discussions, expert insights, and real-life stories, the podcast provides practical strategies, biblical encouragement, and innovative ideas to help churches create truly inclusive communities where all individuals can grow in their faith and belong.Â
RESOURCES
Stories, Articles & Downloads
Jun
12
2025
Boundless Hope: Creating Church Spaces Where Every Child Belongs with Kim Botto Ep 150
In this episode of the Key Ministry Podcast, Dr. Steve Grcevich speaks with Kim Botto about her book Boundless Hope, which equips churches to better welcome and support...
Jun
05
2025
Inclusion for Every Age: Empowering Adults with Disabilities in Ministry Ep 149
Sandra shares a clip from an interview with Anthony Emerson, Spiritual Life Director at The Brookwood Community—a nonprofit residential and vocational community for...
May
29
2025
From Exclusion to Embrace: Creating Churches Where Everyone Belongs with Dr. Erik Carter Ep 148
At the heart of Dr. Erik Carter’s Main Stage talk at Disability and the Church Conference 2025, lies a compelling vision: a church where everyone — no asterisks, no...
May
22
2025
From Dream to Kitchen: How a Teen’s Vision Is Empowering All Abilities Through Cooking w/ Ivy from Cooking Capable Ep 147
At just 17, Ivy is proving that age is no barrier to purpose. What began as an idea sparked during a cooking summit has transformed into a thriving ministry—Cooking...
May
19
2025
Don’t Let These 5 Things Ruin Your Life, Family, and Marriage
Life challenges can trip us up, but they don’t have to. How we handle challenge has to do with our attitudes and perspectives. No one gets through life without...
May
15
2025
We Didn’t Just Come Here to Read: The Power of Pursuit with Lamar Hardwick EP 146
Recently, at Disability and the Church Conference 2025, Dr. Lamar Hardwick was awarded the President's Award and delivered a moving and powerful message about what it...
May
08
2025
Disability and the Church Conference 2025 RECAP EP 145
Each year, Disability and the Church serves as a powerful reminder of why we do what we do—building inclusive, Gospel-centered communities where individuals with...
Apr
24
2025
How Curiosity and a Few New Strategies Can Expand the Kingdom with Kim Botto EP 144
Enjoy this talk pulled from the archives of last year's Disability and the Church Conference by Kim Botto. Kim discusses ways to better include all kids in the Kingdom...
Apr
21
2025
6 Helps When Launching Capable Adult Children with Special Needs
No matter the abilities or disabilities our child(ren) have with special needs, when they hurt, we hurt. When they struggle, we struggle, when they need help, we want...