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…
Special Needs Insight
Insights, strategies, and expert help as you minister to children with special needs from Children’s Ministry Magazine!
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Special Needs and Your Church: 3 Practical Tips That Can Make a Difference
Welcoming every family and child, including those who have special needs, doesn’t need to be scary or overwhelming. Here are 3 tips that can help you make a difference in…
Special Needs Ministry: Diabetes
Billy is an energetic, curious, 6-year-old boy with type 1 diabetes who attends Sunday school and many activities at our church. What is diabetes? Diabetes is defined as several chronic…
Special Needs: Yes! Let ALL the Children Come!
When this church developed a special needs ministry for kids with disabilities, it succeeded beyond anything anyone expected. Katy is a fourth-grader with severe learning disabilities. When she first…
Special Needs: The Basics for a Small 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…
How to Minister to Children With Hearing Impairment
Do you have children with hearing impairment in your special needs ministry? Here’s what you need to know about effective ministry to these awesome kids. Deafness is shocking to…
Why Special Needs Ministry Matters in Children’s Ministry
Pat Verbal is a keynote speaker and the manager of curriculum development for Joni and Friends. Children’s Ministry Magazine asked Pat Verbal: What transformation would you like to see in…
Is Your Team Prepared for a Child’s Seizure?
If a child has a seizure, is your team ready? Here are simple guidelines for your next training. For a children’s leader in Maryland, it happened during the Wednesday…
Letting People With Special Needs Minister
Amazing things happen when we allow people with special needs to minister to others. As I sit at my desk and write this, my younger sister Annette–a special needs adult–is…
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. Recently I led a special needs seminar for leaders who…
