by Lamar Hardwick | Apr 4, 2019 | Adult Advocates, Autism, Hidden Disabilities
When I was younger, I dreamed of becoming many things. I can recall wanting to become everything from a professional athlete to a teacher or firefighter. The thing I most remember about my hopes and dreams as a child was not just what I wanted to become but who I...
by Key Ministry | Apr 3, 2019 | Autism, Challenges, Special Needs Parenting
Living in denial ain’t the way to go.Yes, denial is one of the five stages of grief, introduced back in 1969 by psychiatrist Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, but if we stay too long in the “this isn’t happening” stage the result may be a bigger disaster.Case in point: The...
by Key Ministry | Apr 2, 2019 | Hidden Disabilities, Mental Health, Special Needs Ministry
On May 2nd, our nation will celebrate the National Day of Prayer. Congregations will gather with an intentional period of focus on prayer. Special attention will be given to things like veterans, racial unity, the sanctity of life, homelessness, and social justice....
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Mar 31, 2019 | Inclusion Fusion, Training Events
Editor’s note: Janet Parshall will be serving as keynote speaker for Inclusion Fusion Live, a national disability ministry conference sponsored by Key Ministry. Click here to learn how you might join us for the conference on April 5th and 6th, 2019 at Bay...
by Key Ministry | Jan 13, 2019 | Parents, Resources, Special Needs Ministry
Editor’s note: Disability ministry is one area in which women are often called to serve in leadership positions and many of the available resources intended to support families are written by women, for women. As an example, fewer than 1,500 of the 17,000...
