Families

Church Can Be Complicated when Parenting Special-Needs Siblings

Church Can Be Complicated when Parenting Special-Needs Siblings

Let’s give some thought to how we can help write more positive stories for families. As leaders, we model and inspire our church families to get to know one another and move toward each other’s worlds. In so doing, we will find our churches celebrating community that increasingly reflects the heart of Christ.

Navigating Others' Expectations of Your Family This Holiday Season

Navigating Others' Expectations of Your Family This Holiday Season

There will be times in the coming weeks you'll disappoint people, your children will disappoint people. But your goal isn't to meet everyone's expectations. It's to do what's best for your child and your family. It's to point others to the perfect Savior who will never disappoint them. 

Tips for Creating a Supportive Small Group Environment for Special-Needs Parents

Tips for Creating a Supportive Small Group Environment for Special-Needs Parents

No small group will be perfect, but having an intentional direction with some of these ideas in place would have kept the group from trying to top each others stories and been more welcoming, trusting, and engaging—the goal of any small group who has a like purpose.