In whatever ways you get connected outside your church, being intentional about networking with other leaders in disability ministry has personal and professional advantages as well as benefits for those you serve.
Pastors: Here’s Three Reasons To Be Thankful For Your Special Needs Ministry Leaders
Pastor and leaders: if you have a special needs ministry team please show them the same love and appreciation that Paul shares with the church of Thessalonica. It is their faithful work, loving deeds, and enduring hope that is often the engine that secretly powers the mission and purpose of Christ in your congregation.
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13 Reasons I’m Thankful for the Disability-Friendly Church
Pastors, Here’s how to be a shepherd to special needs families in your church.
Why the Home Group Model Is Hard for Special-Needs Families and How to Make It Easier
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Building Better Banquets: How Prioritize Special-Needs Ministry In Your Church
When church leadership is approached about the need to create environments that can serve the needs of the disability and special-needs community, the most common response is a lack of education and lack of resources. In other words, there is no room in the budget, no room in the mission, no room in the vision of the church, and no room for discussion about disability theology.
Be a Church that Requires No “Pre-Apology”
Understanding the “pre-apology” mindset can help our churches create more welcoming, inclusive, and engaging worship experiences for families with special needs. The resulting diversity in our communities helps us better reflect the heart of Jesus among others and enriches our personal experience of Christ too.