Getting away from the daily challenges in everyone’s every day life is refreshing, but when you are caring for one or more people in your family who need 24/7 care and attention, it’s an extra blessing.
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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Pastors, Here’s how to be a shepherd to special needs families in your church.
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.