Tag Archives: Special Needs Ministry

But what if we don’t have any children with disabilities in our church?

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Dr. G

Do you want to share the Gospel with everyone in your community, or do you want to limit who has access to your body of believers?
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5 tips for modifying your Sunday school curriculum for diverse learners

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Dr. G

Since I know the idea of change can be scary to many of us, here are five tips for making positive and (mostly) painless changes by modifying your Sunday school curriculum for diverse learners… Continue reading →

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I had no plan…Jeff Davidson

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Dr. G

It’s been 15 years and my world is still turned upside down by autism. Continue reading →

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Lorna Bradley…Hope and Acceptance

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Dr. G

God pours his gold into our broken places, making us whole, making us stronger, making us interesting and beautiful in a way that surpasses what others would call perfect. Continue reading →

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When Mama Needs Help…Ellen Stumbo

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Dr. G

Parenting children with high needs can be so incredibly hard and painfully lonely.
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Celebrating Mike

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Dr. G

We know that Mike will continue to have a great impact for the Kingdom through the Special Friends Ministry at FBO while prioritizing the needs of his wife and family in accordance with Scripture. Continue reading →

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Shhh…We’re talking about ADHD medication and church

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Dr. G

If your child’s experience at church is as important as their experience at school, the need for effective treatment at church is as great as their need for treatment at school. Continue reading →

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Lorna Bradley…Hope for Healthy Relationships

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Dr. G

One of the greatest gifts parents who are overwhelmed can receive is the knowledge that they are not alone. The relationships that come through meeting others on the same journey provide meaningful connections and support. Continue reading →

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Four challenges of leading disability ministry as a special needs parent…Shannon Dingle

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Dr. G

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 →

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Gillian Marchenko…Down Syndrome Day 2015

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Dr. G

And know that we, other parents in this very special club, are here when you need us and that someday, you will be the one looking a new mother in the eye saying, “Our life is good. Really. It is.” Continue reading →

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