by Stephen Grcevich MD | Apr 8, 2020 | Autism, Hidden Disabilities, Key Ministry
It was one month ago today when most Christians last experienced a Sunday worship service inside a church building. The quarantines and social distancing necessitated by the coronavirus have produced the unintended benefit of reminding us of how much we value...
by Lisa Jamieson | Apr 7, 2020 | Coronavirus, Inclusion, Strategies
It will soon be summer once again. For many churches, that means scaling back on programming or pausing services that run strong throughout the rest of the year. For disability ministry leaders, summer can bring mixed emotions including both relief about the...
by Sandra Peoples | Apr 6, 2020 | Autism, Coronavirus, Special Needs Parenting
As caregivers, self care isn’t optional. We have to take care of ourselves so we can care for those who depend on us! Especially during the COVID 19 pandemic. Self-care can sometime get a bad reputation. People think of bubble baths, sleeping in, and other luxuries...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Apr 5, 2020 | Coronavirus, Key Ministry, Mental Health
How can the people of God provide the most tangible care and support to their friends and neighbors in the midst a long and drawn out medical and mental health crisis?For the last couple of weeks, our team has been wrestling with the short and long-term mental...
by Evana Sandusky | Apr 3, 2020 | Church, Coronavirus, Special Needs Parenting
Leaders in the church who educate children about God are vital to families. Each week, these Sunday school teachers, children’s pastors, or youth ministers pour into the lives of children who aren’t theirs. They present the gospel in ways that captivate children and...