Parents, Be Where Your Feet Are
God leads many of us to trails off the beaten path – cancer, mental illness, autism, a rebellious teen, a child with medical challenges. What then should we do?
Whatever our challenges are as a parent, large or small, we can pray with King David or with the smallest preschooler: “Oh Lord, be my help.”

God leads many of us to trails off the beaten path – cancer, mental illness, autism, a rebellious teen, a child with medical challenges. What then should we do?
Knowing that the members of our church see a fellow image bearer when they look at our son gives us hope that we’re not alone in this journey.
Families with special needs would likely say their core needs are very similar to neurotypical families—to be seen and known, and to belong in community.
Families affected by disability need support to get through each day. Your youth ministry could be one of their many supports, helping their student make connections with the Lord and with others.
One church minister shares some of the resources that have been most helpful to her in developing a ministry to the disabled and their families at her church.
Enfolding students with disabilities will strengthen your youth ministry and give your entire church a vision for God’s kingdom, bringing God’s diverse people together to glorify and enjoy him.