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.
On December 21, 2012 my wife was home from school, which was cancelled due to a big winter storm. She was a couple weeks away from her due date for our third child. That morning she looked at…
While the world may see those with special needs as a challenge, God does not. They are a crucial part of His plan, with a purpose that only they can fulfill.
