Special Needs Ministry

5 Tips for Hosting a Sensory-Friendly Worship Service: Podcast Episode 034

5 Tips for Hosting a Sensory-Friendly Worship Service: Podcast Episode 034

In today’s episode, Beth Golik shares 5 tips for hosting a sensory-friendly worship service at your church!

The Reason I No Longer Mask my Neurodivergence at Church

The Reason I No Longer Mask my Neurodivergence at Church

After a recent conversation, Joanna French had the realization that she rarely masks her neurodivergence in her church. She shares her hope that everyone finds a community where their difference will be celebrated instead of admonished.

Resolutions to Serve Special Needs Families: Ep. 033

Resolutions to Serve Special Needs Families: Ep. 033

Are you ready to set some goals for your ministry in 2023? In this episode, Sandra Peoples will talk about the purpose behind our goals and share four ideas for goals you might want to plan for! And stick around until the end for a pep talk about success and failure in ministry. 

Celebrating 20 Years: an Interview with Dr. Steve Grcevich: Podcast Ep 032

Celebrating 20 Years: an Interview with Dr. Steve Grcevich: Podcast Ep 032

In today’s episode, Beth Golik and Catherine Boyle interview our founder, Dr. Steve Grcevich. Together they reflect on the past twenty years and share plans for the future—including the 2023 Disability and the Church Conference!

Advertise Every Miracle: A Lesson from Hanukkah

Advertise Every Miracle: A Lesson from Hanukkah

Somewhere along my walk of faith, God opened my eyes to the wealth of substance my faith was missing by not studying the roots of our faith as Christians, which lay in Judaism. The season of Hanukkah is coming to a close, but it holds a unique hope for us.

The Sin of Partiality and Disability Ministry

The Sin of Partiality and Disability Ministry

Right now, so many churches are seeking a few, permitting some, but not unabashedly speaking and sharing the gospel, ensuring its access to everyone. Is your church committing the sin of partiality?

Including Special-Needs Families in Your Church's Christmas Activities: Podcast Episode 029

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!