The Effective Ministry Podcast
097 - ADHD and discipleship in children and youth ministry
In this episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, host Meaghan Gates is joined by Di Lucas from Youthworks Ministry Support Team and Luke Graham, a children's minister in Canterbury. The discussion focuses on the significant challenges and rewarding experiences of working with neurodiverse children in church settings. Luke shares insights about creating inclusive spaces through initiatives like the Accessible Kids and Youth Ministry Network. Di offers personal perspectives and practical strategies from her own experiences both as a mother to children with ADHD and as an individual with an ADHD diagnosis. The podcast emphasizes the importance of understanding, empathy, and practical support for neurodiverse children and their families, stressing that no expertise is required to start making positive changes. 00:00 Introduction to Church and Community 00:47 Meet the Hosts and Guests 02:39 Challenges of Working with Neurodiverse Kids 04:46 Biblical Perspective on ADHD 12:21 Practical Strategies for Supporting Neurodiverse Kids 32:25 The Power of Praise for Kids 33:31 Inclusion of Neurodiverse Kids in Church 36:54 Personal Experiences with ADHD in Ministry 39:33 Strategies for Supporting Kids with ADHD 50:11 Supporting Parents of Kids with ADHD 57:00 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Connect with Youthworks Click through to discover more about the Youthworks Ministry Support Team and how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church, or check out our Facebook Page . You can connect with the broader Youthworks family by clicking here . You can partner in the ministry of Youthworks by donating here . We would love to hear from you! Send your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net Bec Baines Accessibility Ministry Advisor https://www.youthworks.net/blog/bec-baines Accessible Kids and Youth Ministry page https://www.facebook.com/groups/775236337121469