As ministry leaders, we are responsible for a team of volunteers. There are four steps we can take to help them feel successful in their role. In this episode, Sandra will share those four steps so we can support our volunteers and help them feel equipped and empowered in their ministry callings.
Six Reasons Church Leaders are Struggling (And How You Can Help): Podcast Episode 021
God’s Plan for My Family and Lifelong Ministry for the Disability Community: Podcast Episode 048
Effective ministry for the disability community is one that is built on the belief that your church can and should be pursuing lifelong family ministry for our friends and families impacted by disability. Through his journey as the father of a child with disabilities, Garett Wall has experienced how God does the equipping for ministry and he loves encouraging churches to be more prepared for lifelong family ministry for families like his. In this week’s episode, Garett shares how God’s plan for him and his family came full circle through one of the families at his church.
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.
An Opportunity to Learn from the Best: Coaching at DATC2023
Reimagine: Podcast Episode 041
Christmas, Prophecy and Disability Ministry: Podcast Episode 031
The Sin of Partiality and Disability Ministry
False Accusations of Abuse: How Churches Can Support Families with Disabilities: Podcast Ep 025
When You Should Leave a Church
Ideally, every person is welcome and embraced by a church as Christ welcomes and embraces all with unconditional love. That, unfortunately, is not always expressed by the church. I believe in those moments when we do feel we need to leave, God’s love will guide the conversation and direct us towards a place that will be more welcoming and open to expressing the love of Christ for all people.