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Dream a New Special Needs Ministry Dream

Dream a New Special Needs Ministry Dream

by Marnie Witters | Mar 21, 2019 | Special Needs Ministry

Dream a New Special Needs Ministry Dream “Dream a new special needs ministry dream.” Guest blogger Marnie Witters heard God whisper those words to her at a recent conference she attended. Today’s post is filled with practical take aways she hopes...
5 Simple Ways to Make Your Church More Accessible to People with Disabilities

5 Simple Ways to Make Your Church More Accessible to People with Disabilities

by Jolene | Mar 21, 2018 | Special Needs Ministry, Spiritual Support

5 Simple Ways to Make Your Church More Accessible to People with Disabilities If your church wants to be more accessible to people with disabilities, there are several things that can be done immediately to jump start the process. Most of them take more time than...
10 Ways for Churches to Care for Special Needs Families

10 Ways for Churches to Care for Special Needs Families

by Jolene | Nov 21, 2016 | Special Needs Ministry, Spiritual Support

10 Ways for Churches to Care for Special Needs Families What are some practical ways for churches to care for special needs families? At last spring’s Accessibility Summit, I was part of a panel that tried to answer that question. Today’s post shares the...
Do Churches Make Special Needs Families Feel Welcome?

Do Churches Make Special Needs Families Feel Welcome?

by Jolene | Oct 13, 2016 | Special Needs Ministry, Spiritual Support

Do Churches Make Special Needs Families Feel Welcome? In May of 2016, the Summer Institute of Theology and Disability was held at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. The Institute featured a smorgasbord of presenters from around the country and the world who are...
Why You Must Say Yes to Special Needs Inclusion {Even When You’re Afraid}

Why You Must Say Yes to Special Needs Inclusion {Even When You’re Afraid}

by Sheri Dacon | Apr 20, 2016 | Special Needs Ministry, Spiritual Support

Why You Must Say Yes to Special Needs Inclusion {Even When You’re Afraid} Guest blogger Sheri Dacon has a message for anyone who is afraid of special needs inclusion. If her call to action doesn’t rouse you, perhaps nothing will. So take courage and read...
If Disability Ministry Feels Too Big and You Feel Too Small

If Disability Ministry Feels Too Big and You Feel Too Small

by Jolene | Mar 23, 2016 | Special Needs Ministry, Spiritual Support

If Disability Ministry Feels Too Big and You Feel Too Small A few months ago the Joni & Friends disability ministry announced the launch of their new blog, The Irresistible Church. I was pleasantly surprised to receive an invitation to become a guest blogger and...
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Jolene Philo is a published author, speaker, wife, and mother of a son with special needs.

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