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Category Archives: Leadership
Should you allow someone like Josh Duggar to serve in your children’s ministry?
Am I doing everything I can to protect the children and youth entrusted to my care each week? As a leader in the church and an ambassador for Christ, I need to be able to answer yes to that question, even if I have to answer no to someone who wants to serve with us.
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When we talk about the Duggars, who is listening?
If a mom, dad, or teen in your church feels like their family is falling apart because of a dark secret, will your words on this topic invite them to trust you or to stay silent? Will what you say or post on social media tell them you will love them in the midst of their messiness? Continue reading
Posted in Controversies, Key Ministry, Leadership
Tagged church, dark secrets, Disability Ministry, Duggar family, families, families in crisis, Josh Duggar, offenders, sexual abuse, Shannon Dingle, trauma, victims
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Four challenges of leading disability ministry as a special needs parent…Shannon Dingle
If the parent of a child with special needs wants to serve or lead in disability ministry at your church, don’t say no. But do ask some questions out of love, knowing that these parents willing to serve also need to be served too. Continue reading
We’re looking to fill a “Key” leadership position…
We’ve grown to the point that we’re now seeking an Executive Director to assume oversight of the day-to-day activities of the ministry. Continue reading
Posted in Key Ministry, Leadership
Tagged Executive Director, executive search, Key Ministry, non-profit administration
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Do some disabilities predispose individuals for leadership?
I thought I’d share links to a couple of excellent articles for your reading pleasure that postulate specific advantages to two hidden disabilities in the formation of successful leaders. Continue reading
A look at who we serve…
Having a family member with special needs affects church attendance in the following ways: 46% have troubles attending church; 28% don’t attend or have given up attending; 11% of families attend services separately, with one parent staying home to manage the child while the other heads to church; 15% said they had no troubles with church attendance. Continue reading
Introducing Nils Smith…our featured presenter for Inclusion Fusion in March
Nils will be engaging in a wide-ranging discussion on the topic “Is Online Christian Community Really Community?” As part of our discussion, Nils will discuss how churches may use their existing online resources to minister to families of kids with disabilities. Continue reading
My one word…REST
Mike and Rachel suggest an alternative to New Year’s resolutions…Choose just one word that represents what you most hope God will do in you, and focus on it for an entire year. Continue reading
Posted in Key Ministry, Leadership, Spiritual Development
Tagged Bible, Disability Ministry, My One Word, New Year's resolutions, Rest
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