by Sandra Peoples | Jun 15, 2017 | Care and Support, Leadership
All ministry leaders are susceptible to burn out. Here’s what we can do to recognize the signs, recover if we’re suffering, and prevent it from happening in the future. Signs of burnout:Those of us who have been in ministry for any period of time know...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Jun 4, 2017 | Advocacy, Care and Support, Families, Key Ministry
February 22, 1995.When Mary Evelyn woke up that day, she had no way of knowing her life would never be the same. She got up, got dressed and went to breakfast with her husband. Her husband became a passionate student of the Bible after accepting Christ two decades...
by Sandra Peoples | May 18, 2017 | Anxiety Disorders, Autism, Care and Support, Families, Hidden Disabilities, Mental Health
Summer time is full of new opportunities for fun and adventure, but it can also be filled with anxiety for our kids who prefer the comfort of routines. There are steps we can take as parents to help our kids decrease their anxiety levels and enjoy the fun of summer!...
by Sandra Peoples | Apr 13, 2017 | Care and Support
Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the...
by Sandra Peoples | Apr 6, 2017 | Adult Advocates, Care and Support, Inclusion, Special Needs Ministry
At Accessibility Summit in March my husband Lee and I spoke on outreach events for families with disabilities. During the Q & A time we talked about activities specifically for teens/adults with disabilities (including those living in group homes). Here are some...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Mar 28, 2017 | Care and Support, Families
A good place to get unsolicited advice include:· Family members who have never helped care for your child with special needs· Friends who don’t even ask “how are you doing” in this special needs...
