Tag Archives: Special Needs Ministry

Why Your Church Should Want Families Like Mine: John Knight…Inclusion Fusion Library

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Dr. G

John argues that through serving families impacted by disability, we pursue our own joy in God! Continue reading →

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Key Ministry 2.0…Reaffirming our original mission

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Dr. G

What need has God uniquely called and positioned us to do that other ministry organizations haven’t been able to address? Continue reading →

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“Mom, I feel like Cinderella”-Cindi and Joe Ferrini…Inclusion Fusion Library

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Dr. G

I became keenly aware of the fact that she needed to be a kid. I know I didn’t expect her to “take over” my job of caring for our son with special needs, but I was happy for her help, and at that moment I could see I’d lost the ability to see that I was asking too much. Continue reading →

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Kelli Ra Anderson…Faces of the Movement

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Dr. G

Today, one year old this month, SNADLEADERS (Special Needs and Disabilities Ministry Leaders Forum) has almost 400 members and is still growing. It has proved to be a supportive and informative site where leaders (both newbies and well-seasoned), can ask their questions, offer their input, empathize over shared frustrations, and cheer one another on in the name of Christ. Continue reading →

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Bridging the Gap Can Be Fun and Not Scary…Inclusion Fusion Library

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Dr. G

In Marie’s presentation from Inclusion Fusion 2012, she shares creative ways that churches…and the most fearful, inexperienced volunteer in the church-can serve kids with special needs and their families using fun, meaningful outreach opportunities. Continue reading →

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Some Assembly But No Expertise Required…Vangie Rodenbeck

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Dr. G

Time has given me the educational qualifications required to minister to someone quite different than me. As I got to know not only Noah, but the dozen or so other children I began accumulating within our children’s ministry, I built a relationship with each one that led to a rapport which enabled me to appear like an expert in their midst. I looked like an expert, but in all honesty, all I did was love them and get to know each of them. Continue reading →

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Rebecca Hamilton live on Thursday…CM Connect, Blog Talk Radio

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Dr. G

Listen to Rebecca and Vangie as they dispel popular “myths” related to training volunteers for disability-related ministries and learn about two amazing resources you can use to train and organize volunteers today.
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Belong to Believe…Libby Peterson

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Dr. G

We need a new paradigm to reach those families OUTSIDE the church whose lives are shaped by the special needs of their child. We must find ways to BUILD relationships, enter each other’s realities and BRING them into some expression of Christian community – inviting them to BELONG so that they might come to BELIEVE. Continue reading →

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One Odd Duck…Introducing Carlyle King

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Dr. G

My challenge to my fellow Christians is this: Reach out and reconnect with our missing parts. Help them find that place where they honor God by functioning as they were made. Recognize that, if they don’t seem to fit, you may be the part needing adjustment. Continue reading →

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What’s ahead for Inclusion Fusion?

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Dr. G

We’re taking a break from Inclusion Fusion for 2013, assembling the resources for something more ambitious in 2014. Continue reading →

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