by Jonathan McGuire | Mar 8, 2018 | Families, Key Ministry, Parents, Resources
We were young parents, our second son had just been born and I was rocking in a recliner with him on my chest at two in the morning as he finally stopped screaming for a little while and slept. Oh, what satisfaction to finally have him sleep, even if for just a little...
by Lisa Jamieson | Mar 6, 2018 | Advocacy, Families, Special needs siblings
A solid percentage of our future leaders will be siblings of a sister or brother who has disabilities. And that matters.It matters because their experiences have uniquely shaped their sense of personal identity and the way they view God. And this will influence the...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Feb 26, 2018 | Advocacy, Care and Support, Families
February is the “love” month, right? And when it comes to family (and the church), we believers should be the ones to show that love to all those around us all the time as an example of the love God bestowed upon us! We have dear friends that ooze the love of Jesus to...
by Lisa Jamieson | Feb 8, 2018 | Families, Parents, Special needs siblings
The Church calendar is moving us into the Lenton season and this can feel ominous to parents raising families affected by disability. My husband, Larry, and I still groan at the memory of a drama that unfolded for our family one year on Good Friday. The stressful...
by Sandra Peoples | Jan 18, 2018 | Families, Inclusion, Special Needs Ministry
You spend a lot of time planning great inclusion activities and outreaches especially focused to bless families with special-needs in your area. So how do you spread the word so families know they are welcome? Here are five ideas to get you started … Your email...
by Key Ministry | Jan 9, 2018 | Advocacy, Care and Support, Families, Special needs siblings
A new year is a wonderful time to freshen our perspectives. In disability ministry, we are usually trying to understand and support parents and their children with disabilities. Less often, we consider the siblings of those who have the special needs. Let’s call...
