Are you interested in being part of a new Key Ministry initiative? Learn how you can help us create and launch mental health small groups for families with disabilities, in collaboration with Fresh Hope for Mental Health.
VBS: A Plan for Inclusion: Podcast Episode 049
God’s Plan for My Family and Lifelong Ministry for the Disability Community: Podcast Episode 048
Effective ministry for the disability community is one that is built on the belief that your church can and should be pursuing lifelong family ministry for our friends and families impacted by disability. Through his journey as the father of a child with disabilities, Garett Wall has experienced how God does the equipping for ministry and he loves encouraging churches to be more prepared for lifelong family ministry for families like his. In this week’s episode, Garett shares how God’s plan for him and his family came full circle through one of the families at his church.
Teaching Biblical Discernment for Children of All Abilities
As we move from a knowledge-hungry world to one saturated with information, it is more important than ever to stop teaching children lots of memorized facts—but instead, instill them with the ability to discern information with wisdom. I also believe that even children with learning challenges and disabilities can cultivate discernment, especially as we show them through our examples and teach them to lean into the Holy Spirit for help.
A Guide to Praying for Those with Eating Disorders
Advertise Every Miracle: A Lesson from Hanukkah
Including Special-Needs Families in Your Church's Christmas Activities: Podcast Episode 029
Podcast co-host Sandra Peoples grew up with a sister with Down syndrome and now has a teenager with level 3 autism, so she knows how different the holidays can feel for a family like hers. But they don't have to feel different at church! With a few steps of consideration, she shares how families can feel included and valued. Let's make sure special-needs families can hear the message of hope this Christmas!
Preventing Parentification: Protecting Typical Children in Families with Disabilities: Podcast Episode 028
Supporting Grieving Families through the Holidays: Podcast Ep 026
5 Ways to Prioritize Your Responsibilities as a Caregiver
Life is a juggling act, and sometimes I have too many balls in the air. Sometimes, no matter how hard I try, one or more of the balls drop. By identifying which balls you can let fall, you can prioritize the breakable ones, like relationships with your spouse and kids, growing your faith, and even your mental health.
