Disability ministry in the preschool years has unique challenges and opportunities. As ministry leaders, we can be prepared to support children and encourage their parents during this important (and often stressful) time in their lives. Early childhood diagnoses can fall into three categories: disabilities that are known in early childhood, emerging in early childhood, and…
My son James was diagnosed with autism in 2010. At the time, my husband pastored a small church in Pennsylvania. In the five years following James’s diagnosis, our church of about 150 people added new special-needs families, baptizing four adults from those families. We included children with disabilities in every activity: Sunday school, worship time, Vacation…
Adding buddies to your typical children’s ministry classes is a great way to support kids with disabilities and special needs. But adding more volunteers when we’re already struggling to get enough each Sunday is a big challenge. Here are four ideas for supporting kids in your children’s ministry so you don’t have to turn away…
Thanks for joining me for The Gospel Coalition Children’s Ministry Leadership Cohort. Below are links to resources we discussed:
I’m so thankful for the opportunity to speak to your class at NOBTS. Below I have links to the slides we discussed and other resources that I hope will be helpful. I’m praying for each of you and the churches you will serve.
Thanks for attending the Equip Disability Ministry Conference at Quail Springs Baptist Church. Below you will find slides from my presentations and other helpful links:
