As ministry leaders, we need to know the basic information about service dogs vs. therapy dogs vs. emotional support dogs so that we are providing our churches with accurate information and creating a welcoming and safe environment for all.
Solutions When You Don’t Have enough Buddies: Podcast Episode 057
Six Reasons Church Leaders are Struggling (And How You Can Help): Podcast Episode 021
14 Questions to Ask on a Student Intake Form (Plus One I Never Ask): Podcast Episode 054
VBS: A Plan for Inclusion: Podcast Episode 049
5 Things God has Shown Me in my Experience with Chronic Pain
The Mental Health Friendly Church: An Interview with Rachael Newham from Kintsugi Hope: Podcast Episode 047
Teaching Biblical Discernment for Children of All Abilities
As we move from a knowledge-hungry world to one saturated with information, it is more important than ever to stop teaching children lots of memorized facts—but instead, instill them with the ability to discern information with wisdom. I also believe that even children with learning challenges and disabilities can cultivate discernment, especially as we show them through our examples and teach them to lean into the Holy Spirit for help.
Adding Social Stories to Your Toolbox: Podcast Episode 046
Is there a specific situation or environment or activity that is stressful to one particular child in your ministry area, but is not a challenge to others? Social stories are not a new concept for students on the autism spectrum. But, perhaps you’ve never considered using them in the church setting. In this week’s episode, Beth shares examples of a few social stories to add to your toolbox.
The Reason My Family Is Not Always With Me in Worship
Guest blogger, Shannon Blosser shares his experience as both a pastor and a special needs dad.
While our son loves being in the church and especially enjoys looking at our stained-glass ceiling formation, he cannot always handle the crowds and noise that come with being in worship. We try to meet his needs while living into the realities of being a pastoral family.
