Til Healing Comes
Ken Dignan was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. In 1952 when he was only 14 months old he contracted the polio virus which resulted in severe deformities.Despite going through the challenges of numerous surgeries, physical therapy, braces and wheelchairs, Ken desired to develop his talents to their full potential.  As a young teenager he discovered a love for the guitar, drums, and singing. After convincing his father to purchase a drum set for him he began to amaze everyone around him with his ability to perform. As time passed and his abilities improved he went on to start several rock 'n roll bands which performed throughout the Chicagoland area.After his conversion to christianity in 1971, Ken began to develop a deep interest in the Bible and Theology. His journeys led him to attend classes at North Central Bible College in Minneapolis where, in 1975, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology and to Seminary in Springfield, Missouri where he received his Masters Degree in 1976.Not wanting his disability to hinder him from moving forward in life Ken became a minister and public speaker, and has often spoken at churches, youth groups, schools, retreats, conferences, and community organizations.Ken is currently the creator and host of a weekly thirty minute television program called "Ken Dignan From The Heart" which is seen on many stations throughout the United States.He also has recorded an album of contemporary gospel songs and has written a book calledTil Healing Comes.