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14 Questions to Ask on a Student Intake Form (Plus One I Never Ask): Podcast Episode 054

14 Questions to Ask on a Student Intake Form (Plus One I Never Ask): Podcast Episode 054

In this week’s episode, Beth Golik helps ministry leaders tackle another summer project: creating or updating Student Intake Forms.

VBS: A Plan for Inclusion: Podcast Episode 049

VBS: A Plan for Inclusion: Podcast Episode 049

Sandra Peoples shares 8 steps to take so you’ll be ready to welcome and support kids with disabilities at VBS this summer.

Reimagine: Podcast Episode 041

Reimagine: Podcast Episode 041

In today’s episode, Beth invites you to pull up a chair to her new whiteboard as, together, we learn about new perspectives and ideas in disability ministry.

4 Thoughts on Nonverbal Communication in the Children’s Ministry Setting: Podcast Episode 037

4 Thoughts on Nonverbal Communication in the Children’s Ministry Setting: Podcast Episode 037

In this week's episode, Beth Golik shares four thoughts about nonverbal communication in the children's ministry setting and how she has been personally impacted by her students whose primary mode of communication doesn't include the spoken word.

5 Tips for Hosting a Sensory-Friendly Worship Service: Podcast Episode 034

5 Tips for Hosting a Sensory-Friendly Worship Service: Podcast Episode 034

In today’s episode, Beth Golik shares 5 tips for hosting a sensory-friendly worship service at your church!

Resolutions to Serve Special Needs Families: Ep. 033

Resolutions to Serve Special Needs Families: Ep. 033

Are you ready to set some goals for your ministry in 2023? In this episode, Sandra Peoples will talk about the purpose behind our goals and share four ideas for goals you might want to plan for! And stick around until the end for a pep talk about success and failure in ministry. 

The Sin of Partiality and Disability Ministry

The Sin of Partiality and Disability Ministry

Right now, so many churches are seeking a few, permitting some, but not unabashedly speaking and sharing the gospel, ensuring its access to everyone. Is your church committing the sin of partiality?

Including Special-Needs Families in Your Church's Christmas Activities: Podcast Episode 029

Including Special-Needs Families in Your Church's Christmas Activities: Podcast Episode 029

Podcast co-host Sandra Peoples grew up with a sister with Down syndrome and now has a teenager with level 3 autism, so she knows how different the holidays can feel for a family like hers. But they don't have to feel different at church! With a few steps of consideration, she shares how families can feel included and valued. Let's make sure special-needs families can hear the message of hope this Christmas!

Preventing Parentification: Protecting Typical Children in Families with Disabilities: Podcast Episode 028

Preventing Parentification: Protecting Typical Children in Families with Disabilities: Podcast Episode 028

In this episode, Catherine talks about a little-known issue called “parentification” and how we can protect typical children in families with disabilities from experiencing its effects.

The Spiritual Role of a Buddy

The Spiritual Role of a Buddy

To be an effective buddy, we must do both the practical and the spiritual work.