by Key Ministry | Oct 27, 2022 | Church Support, Special Needs Ministry, Spiritual Growth
There are many pieces of practical advice I can give on being a buddy to an individual with special needs. Always make sure to grab your buddy bag, don’t take your eyes off your kiddo, notice how the class interacts with them, and work with the other ministry...
by Jolene Philo | Oct 24, 2022 | Caregiving
How to organically enter into life with a caregiving family has been on my mind since September when my dear Aunt Donna died. Since then, memories of how she, her husband Jim, and their four children embraced our family after my dad was diagnosed with multiple...
by Catherine Boyle | Oct 20, 2022 | Abuse, Church Support, Podcast
In today’s episode, Catherine Boyle discusses how churches can use wisdom to detect or rule out abuse and how to support families with disabilities through abuse allegations and investigations. Listen in your favorite podcast app! Quick Links:Event: False Accusations...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Oct 17, 2022 | Caregiving, Challenges, Special Needs Parenting
“I don’t see anything wrong with that child.”Give it 10 minutes; give it an hour. Take time to be with “that child” or “that adult,” and then you will be able to discern what makes them different, where they excel, and where they need additional help.So many...
by Beth Golik | Oct 13, 2022 | Church Support, Podcast, Special Needs Ministry
In this week’s episode, Beth Golik addresses a question that many ministry leaders are struggling with: should we use the term “special needs” in our churches? Listen now in your favorite podcast app! Quick Links: Disability Ministry Video...