Developmental Disabilities in Church Communities The most rewarding experiences for any Christian parent, Sunday school …
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Making a Holy Home
"Gradually you will begin to notice God's gentle guidance to choose those things that bring enduring joy." God's Presence …
Church Programming is a Bit Like Parenting(!)
Stages of Parenting In his insightful book, Reinventing Youth Ministry (Again), Wayne Rice draws a comparison between …
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At Home Devotions for Christmas Season
According to the work of researcher Christian Smith, relationships and devotions are the most important contributors to a …
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Advent Reflection: Unplugging the Fallacy of Composition
"We can be the first to wait. We might be at a disadvantage. We might not be able to impress the guests as well with our …
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Children’s Ministry Team: A Family’s First Advocate
Meeting Families with Disabled Children Where They Are As the need for disability accommodation grows in churches, the …
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Messy Church
"The church leadership decided to try to do something for all ages together, partly out of a belief that we grow best as a church …
Recognizing Disabilities: Creating an Inclusive Church Culture
A Lesson from Sesame Street In 1969 Sesame Street introduced a cast of everyday neighbors to carry minor plotlines as teaching …
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