Category Archives: Strategies

Next Steps for the Disability Ministry Movement…

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Dr. G

God is clearly raising up many empowered leaders to advance the cause of including families impacted by disabilities at church. But what common strategies should leaders and organizations adopt in order for the movement to advance? Continue reading →

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Faces of the Movement…Ryan Wolfe

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Dr. G

For the first time I saw myself as a missionary in my own community. My wife and I began coaching as volunteers in our local Challenger Baseball League. This is a division of Little League baseball for children with disabilities. As our relationships continues to develop our eyes were opened to so many possibilities. Continue reading →

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Chairman’s Choices-Inclusion Fusion Day Four…Being Missional

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Dr. G

I’ll jump right in to my viewing recommendations for today, with an emphasis on developing relationships with families of kids with disabilities who aren’t currently a part of our churches… Continue reading →

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Hey Kidmin Friends! Join Us For Inclusion Fusion 2012!

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Dr. G

We hope to bring leaders together from across the church…senior pastors, children’s pastors, church staff members, disability ministry professionals, volunteers, parents and caregivers to brainstorm ways of welcoming and including including more kids with disabilities and their families into our local churches. Continue reading →

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Faces of the Movement…Katie Wetherbee

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Dr. G

As we look forward to Inclusion Fusion, we are going to tackle this issue of bullying…and more importantly, focus on bullying prevention. Pastors, KidMin leaders and volunteers need to know how to proactively prevent bullying, because sadly, this kind of behavior can—and does—occur in churches, too. Continue reading →

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Faces of the movement…Jeff Davidson

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Dr. G

He’ll talk about the differences in men and women as it relates to being parents of a child with special needs. He’ll discuss how men and women are wired differently, think differently, and react differently to being a parent of a child with special needs. Continue reading →

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Libby Peterson: The Church Has Left the Building

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Dr. G

We are challenging ourselves to take that next step in ministry – to move from ministry through programs to ministry through lifestyle. . .from asking families to come and be with us – to going to be one of them. Continue reading →

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Faces of the Movement…Chris Nelson

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Dr. G

Leaders in the disability community are beginning to explore the use of available technologies to minster to more individuals and more families more effectively. Chris Nelson will be providing a primer in the use of technology in inclusion ministry in his upcoming presentation Technology and Special Needs Ministry. Continue reading →

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Faces of the Movement…Amy Jacober

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Dr. G

In Amy’s presentation, she’ll expound upon her observation that many people find after volunteering with people with disabilities that their own faith not only is strengthened but flourishes. What may begin as a hesitant agreement to “serve others” becomes a life changing experience for all involved. This is good news for those recruiting leaders who may be reluctant thinking that they either not qualified or fearful of what it may do to their faith.
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Faces of the Movement…Nella Uitvlugt from Friendship Ministries

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Dr. G

Churches need to plan for ministry to adults with intellectual disabilities. In Nella’s talk, viewers will learn how church members can walk alongside adults with intellectual disabilities, creating an environment of mutual growth in their faith journey together. Continue reading →

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