Monthly Archives: October 2011

Inclusion Fusion Speakers: Bob West

We’re pleased to announce the addition of Bob West to the speaker lineup for Inclusion Fusion. Bob will be speaking on the topic “What’s in our Heart?” In Bob’s presentation, he’ll address the question of why should we care about people with special needs when there are so many things we can do with our time. Why should volunteering for a church program serving people with special needs be at the top?
Continue reading

Posted in Inclusion Fusion | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Church…A Hostile Environment? (Part Two) Harmony Hensley

I would encourage you to take a two pronged approach to making your church a more welcoming environment for families and kids impacted by disability.
Continue reading

Posted in Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Ministry Environments, Strategies | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Inclusion Fusion Speakers: Rhonda Martin

Noted children’s author and Key Ministry Board member Rhonda Martin has graciously agreed to take a break from her current worldwide book tour to serve as a presenter for Inclusion Fusion. Her lecture will be on the topic: Nurturing Spiritual Growth in Kids with Anxiety.
Continue reading

Posted in Inclusion Fusion, Key Ministry | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Church…A Hostile Environment? Harmony Hensley

For families and children impacted by disability church is all too often viewed as a “hostile” environment in which they feel judged or unwelcome. Sadly, I’ve met a number of families who would summarize their church experience this way.
Continue reading

Posted in Inclusion, Ministry Environments, Strategies | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Inclusion Fusion Speakers: Introducing Laura Lee Wright

Our Key Ministry team has had several opportunities to work with Laura Lee Wright in her capacity as Access Ministry Team Leader at Northland Church in Orlando. Having experienced the passion and dedication she has for ministry, we’re honored to have Laura Lee serving as a faculty member for our first Inclusion Fusion Special Needs Ministry Web Summit. She’ll be speaking on the topic “For Kingdom’s Sake.” Continue reading

Posted in Inclusion Fusion | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Other Factors Contributing to Aggressive Behavior at Church

In Part Six of our Fall series on including kids with aggressive behavior at church, we’ll examine how sensory issues, anxiety and difficulties processing social cues can increase the risk of aggressive behavior and highlight opportunities for church staff and volunteers to take steps to moderate these risks.
Continue reading

Posted in Autism, Inclusion, Strategies | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment