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What's the best way to include people with disabilities in the full life and ministry of the congregation?
How have you dealt with resolving sibling resentment?
Is the Walking With People With Mental Illness webinar on Sept 26 or still on the proposed list?
How has your church celebrated disability week?
How do I prepare for the future for my child?
How Is Your Church Ministering With Veterans?
Many vets live with conflict-related disabilities such as post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or other injuries. What ministry is your church doing to help disabled veterans?
How Has Your Church Handled the Issue of Transportation?
One of the challenges of Disability Ministry is getting people to church on Sundays as well as during the week for ministry events. I'd like to hear some of the ways your churches have solved this challenge.
Do You Live Near an Accessible Playground?
Do you have kids who play in it — disabled or non-disabled? How do they like it? How do you like it?
Helping People With Intellectual Disabilities Feel Included in Worship
I would like to hear from churches who have adults with intellectual disabilities who attend your worship services. How do we make worship meaningful to them? What are some useful tips to help our pastor to preach his sermons in a way which will be understood by everyone? What about the rest of the service?
Inclusivity in Alternative Worship Formats
Small group conversations are challenging for hearing-impaired members & small group discussions aren't accessible to the range of cognitive development. How have others tackled this?
What Resources are Available Related to Friendship Sunday?
Have you found any helpful resources for Friendship Sunday? I'm looking for best practices, scripture ideas, and more.
'Someone Cares' Booklet?
I am trying to locate the booklet 'Someone Cares' by Rev Leonard Schalkwyk. It is out of print and may have a revised title. Can anyone direct me on this?
Ideas on Mental Health Ministry Training?
How can we minister more effectively to truly reflect that everyone truly belongs and is a valued member of the body of Christ? What is working?
Resources to Include New Church Member Who Has Down Syndrome
I'm looking for resources on how best to welcome and include a new church attendee who has Down syndrome.
Bible Studies for People With Special Needs?
I am trying to locate CRC materials for Bible studies and/or catechetical instruction for people with special needs. Any suggestions?
Bible Study Help for Adults With Dementia?
For those who have worked with people at varying levels of dementia (leaning toward severe) what do you use for Bible reading and study?