Leader Resources Read in 3 mins How to Support Kids With ADHD If you have children with ADHD in your classroom, you’re not alone. Some 3 to 5 percent of all kindergarten through 12th grade students have been diagnosed with some form… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Special Needs: How to Serve Children With Allergies Allergies are likely the most common special needs problem teachers face in the classroom. Here are things you need to know to serve children with allergies in your ministry. Twenty… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins How to Minister to Kids With Developmental Disabilities “Developmental disability” can cover many issues. Here’s what you need to know about how to minister to a child with a developmental disability. Years ago I had a developmentally disabled… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min 15 Easy Gluten-Free Snack Ideas for Children’s Ministry If you’re going to offer a snack in your children’s ministry, it’s important to make sure all children can have a snack. That means you may have to provide gluten-free… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Why Online Children’s Ministry Is Important for Children With Special Needs Here’s why online children’s ministry is a brand-new opportunity to minister to children and families living with special needs. Because of COVID-19, churches have had to adapt and make adjustments… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins Welcoming Families With Special Needs to Your Church Here are tips on creating an attitude of acceptance and practical ways to welcome families impacted by special needs. My family recently moved to Minnesota, and we’re looking for a… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Inviting Adults and Teens With Special Needs to Minister Amazing things happen when we invite people with special needs to minister to others. As I sit at my desk and write this, my younger sister Annette—an adult with special… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Special Needs: Covering the Basics Even With a Limited Budget Almost every church has children with specials needs who already attend—or whose families would like to attend. You can reach special needs families seeking a church home by implementing these… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Where Do I Find Great Volunteers for Special Needs Classrooms? Finding volunteers called to service in special needs ministry may be one of your most difficult tasks. In my experience, I’ve found volunteers who are a great fit through the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 6 mins Special Needs: How to Ensure You Never Leave a Child Behind Use this blueprint for special needs ministry success. You’ve heard the Field of Dreams line, “If you build it, they will come.” It’s the truth. When God called us to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Why Do Crafts? Because They Can Make Your Lesson Better Here’s how crafts can make your lesson better. Almost every Sunday morning after class, children run out of classrooms with a new craft. Some of these crafts make it home… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Special Needs: Ministry Questions and Answers Read on for insightful answers to some of the most common questions children’s ministry volunteers have about special needs. Years ago, we were part of a special needs seminar for… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Special Needs Ministry: Peer-to-Peer Leadership Program Looking for a program to assist your church in addressing its disability ministry needs? Try implementing Peer-to-Peer Leadership! One year, I was the keynote speaker at the One Able Body… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Children’s Ministry Safety: Help Sheet For Allergic Reactions Safety in your children’s ministry should be your number one priority. While you can’t prevent all incidents, you can be prepared to act. Post tip sheet for handling kids’ severe… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins How to Respond to the Anxieties of Children at All Ages Children of all ages face anxieties. Here is what you need to know about these worries, and how you can help ease their concerns. Children’s Anxieties – Ages 2 to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 4 Common Questions (and Answers!) for Special Needs Ministry When planning a formal special needs ministry, pastors and volunteers often wonder where to begin. Questions and concerns can bring the planning process to the point of being overwhelming, leaving… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins Advice From Parents of Children With Special Needs We asked four ministry experts to share their wisdom and experiences as parents of children with special needs. As these parent-experts shared their thoughts, several themes emerged. Here’s what they… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Special Needs Ministry: Creating Inclusive Worship Experiences Inviting children into “big church” allows them to learn the worship format as well as reap the benefits of a multigenerational experience. For families affected by disabilities, however, worship can… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins How to Recognize the Symptoms of Behavior Issues Kids may not have the words to express what they’re feeling, but their behavior can tell you a lot. Here’s how to recognize the symptoms of kids’ behavior issues and… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins 5 Ways Special Needs Families Enrich Your Church Often when talking about families living with special needs, we focus on the side of practical disability ministry—programs, needed resources, volunteers. That’s all good and necessary, but it’s only half… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 5 Signs You Need a Special Needs Ministry As a busy children’s ministry leader, I often missed a lot that went on at church even when it was happening all around me—especially when it came to needing a… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email