by Lisa Jamieson | Apr 6, 2021 | Church Support, Special Needs Ministry, Spiritual Development
“Jesus said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.” Matthew 9:37-38” We get a taste of heaven on earth when we enjoy life together with others...
by Jess Ronne | Mar 9, 2021 | Church Support, Special Needs Ministry, Special needs siblings
It can be difficult to understand the complexities of raising a child with special needs if this calling is not part of your existence. I get it. I never gave these children or their caregivers a second thought before it became my reality. It’s hard to empathize with...
by Key Ministry | Aug 14, 2020 | Mental Health, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
My wife and I were recently talking about the needs of caregivers like us, and it got me thinking. I once served as a volunteer missionary for nearly 2 years and as a missionary, I was willing to do whatever was asked of me. I didn’t question it and simply...
by Lisa Jamieson | Apr 7, 2020 | Coronavirus, Inclusion, Strategies
It will soon be summer once again. For many churches, that means scaling back on programming or pausing services that run strong throughout the rest of the year. For disability ministry leaders, summer can bring mixed emotions including both relief about the...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Mar 16, 2020 | Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
We all have times when we feel we’re not heard, loved, noticed, cared for, appreciated, and the list goes on, yet in the world of caring for one with special needs, caregivers are often going, caring, and serving with little rest or reserve for one another. That is...
