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 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 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
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
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 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 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
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 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
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 7 Tips for Responding to Bullying in Your Ministry Consider these seven concrete, practical steps to thwart bullying and to build a caring community in your ministry. While schools have come under scrutiny because of violent incidents, churches often… 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 3 mins How to Recognize Kids With Special Learning Needs If Sunday school teachers don’t know how to recognize kids with special learning needs, they’re at a severe disadvantage. Use this special teacher-training meeting plan with this article. A learning… 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 2 mins 7 Tips on Partnering With Parents in Special Needs Ministry To make the most of any time you have with children with special needs, it’s important to team up with parents. Here are seven tips on partnering with parents in… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Special Needs: What You Need to Know About Playground Safety All kids love playgrounds! If you minister to children with special needs, here’s what you need to know about keeping your kids safe as they play. Chances are you take… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Special Needs Ministry: Assisting a Child With Tourette Syndrome If you have a child in your classroom who appears to have problems with muscle and vocal control, it may be Tourette syndrome. Here are some strategies to help. Tourette’s… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 9 mins Walking Wounded: How to Recognize When Kids Are in Crisis Traversing a kid’s inner world requires attention, compassion, intuition, and common sense. How do we recognize the signs that a child is covering up a trauma, crisis, or hurt? “Come… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins How to Develop a Ministry for Kids With Disabilities Joni Eareckson Tada on how to develop a ministry for kids with disabilities. When a boy’s arms are paralyzed, how does he raise his hand in Sunday school? How does… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins What Is an Anxiety Disorder and How Can I Help a Child With Anxiety? Anxiety disorders aren’t just found in adults. Children can face anxiety, too. Here’s what you need to know and how you can help. I parent two children with disabilities, and… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Discipline Secrets to Resolve Challenging Behavior in Children’s Ministry Every Sunday school teacher should be equipped with these critical discipline secrets to resolve behavior challenges in their classrooms. Kids are going through a lot these days and their behavior… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email