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Category Archives: Special Needs Ministry
As Iron Sharpens Iron…The Special Needs and Disability Ministry Leaders Facebook Group
Starting this month, the Special Needs and Disability Ministry Leaders group is entering a whole new chapter. Continue reading
YOU Want ME to Run the Special Needs Ministry? Cindi Ferrini
BUT, if your church is considering getting a Special Needs Ministry off the ground, here are some things to consider for choosing the right person to get that ministry going: Continue reading
One benefit of visiting a new church as a unique family
As I left that meeting, it struck me: changing churches as a unique family is hard, but the same elements that make us stand out also make others notice us more easily. Continue reading
Are kids with disabilities more welcome at the Cavs’ victory parade than at church?
I found myself thinking that on any given Sunday, most churches wouldn’t use the opportunity of their worship celebrations to intentionally welcome kids with disabilities and their families or to publicly acknowledge their value. J.R. Smith thought to do that for a boy with spina bifida on one of the biggest days of his life. Is it wrong to expect the same from our churches? Continue reading
Eight Outreach Events to Target (and Bless) Special-Needs Families
We see special-needs families as an unreached people group we plan to target. And like missionaries, we are taking the “go and engage” approach instead of just “come and see.” Continue reading
Special-Needs Ministry Isn’t Only for Those with Special-Needs
Special-needs ministry doesn’t only take place in a classroom on Sunday morning. It happens in the parking lot, in the hallway, during the service, and even during the week. Continue reading
