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Grassroots Documentary “Mississippi L.O.V.E.” Launches to Humanize and Honor the Disability & Caregiver Community

The image features the words Mississippi L.O.V.E. in bold, hand-drawn black letters on a white background, serving as a powerful tribute to the disability community and their allies.
Created by New York City filmmakers, the project highlights the overlooked stories and innovative disability services happening across Mississippi. STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI — September 23, 2026 — A new grassroots documentary project, Mississippi L.O.V.E., has officially launched its digital presence, bringing an intimate, respectful lens to a vibrant community too often left out of mainstream conversations. […]
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Indispensable: The Body Needs the Body

A cheerful older woman with short gray hair sits amidst a crowd, clutching papers to her chest. She is dressed in a black shirt and sports a pink watch that perfectly complements her look. People stand nearby, several of them wearing lanyards and blue shirts.
“On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker areindispensable.” –1 Corinthians 12:22 Indispensable – Absolutely necessary. Not subject to being set aside or neglected. Essential. Vital. Fundamental. I’ve read 1 Corinthians many times over the years, and maybe you have, too. The longer I serve in disability ministry, the more […]
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Shine Fall Fest 2026

A cheerful young person, dressed in a green shirt and vibrant accessories, smiles broadly and gives two enthusiastic thumbs up. Bold white text reading Shine Fall Fest 2026 is displayed prominently across the image.
From our friends at Southeast Christian Church, hosting a fall festival event is a fun way to bring your disability community together! Shine Fall Fest brought our friends and families in the disability community together for an unforgettable night of fun across five Southeast campuses on Friday, August 28! Decked out in their best ’80s […]
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The Church’s Most Overlooked Crisis: Disability and Belonging

Divinely Disabled: A 30-Day Devotional to Discovering God's Heart for the Disability Community by Nadia Ibrahim Mossburg (Author)
More than 70 million Americans — 1 in 4 people — live with a disability. Nearly a third of families affected by disability say they have left a church because their child felt unwelcome or excluded. For Nadia Ibrahim Mossburg, that number isn’t surprising. Born with cerebral palsy, Mossburg spent more than two decades shaping […]
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What Special Needs Ministry Teaches Us About the Church

Three people stand on stage behind a podium, all dressed in black shirts, with a vibrant SHINE sign hanging behind them. One person is speaking into a microphone, discussing their church’s special needs ministry.
From our friends at Trinity New Life Church: “What happens when we stop seeing people with disabilities only as people who need help and start recognizing everything they bring to the church? In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul reminds us that the body of Christ needs every part, including the parts the world may consider weaker […]
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Can Someone with an Intellectual Disability Serve as an Elder or Deacon?

A young man with an intellectual disability smiles at the camera beside text that asks, Can someone with an intellectual disability serve as an elder?.
For many churches, disability inclusion has come a long way. People with disabilities are attending worship services. They’re serving on volunteer teams. They’re participating in Bible studies and small groups. These are important steps. But there is a question that many churches have never seriously considered: Can someone with an intellectual disability serve as an […]
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Bathroom, Diaper Changing & Personal Care Policy

Bathroom, Diaper Changing & Personal Care Policy
Purpose To provide safe, respectful, and dignified bathroom and personal-care assistance for children and adults with disabilities while protecting participants, families, and volunteers. Children with Disabilities Adults with Disabilities General Guidelines
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7 Questions Every Disability Ministry Should Be Asking

7 Questions Every Disability Ministry Should Be Asking
Listening to People with Disabilities, Families, and Caregivers Great Disability Ministry begins with listening, not assuming. We must give people with disabilities, their families, and caregivers a voice and create space for them to share what they truly need. When we listen well and invite the Holy Spirit into the process, God can use what […]
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But First, We Must Begin in the Dark

Mark Maguire's new book titled But First, We Must Begin in the Dark shown next to the author's headshot.
ATLANTA. — Mark Wallace Maguire announces the release of his newest book, But First, We Must Begin in the Dark: A Father’s Journey Into Special Needs & Faith, an honest exploration of what it means to encounter God while raising a child with special needs. The book follows Maguire’s experience as he interviews five fathers […]
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A Soft Place to Land

Young child wearing glasses and a yellow bow happily swings outside, surrounded by a warm, inviting atmosphere. Large text nearby says A Soft Place to Land, enhancing the sense of comfort in the scene. In the background, blurred figures and green grass suggest an active, lively outdoor setting.
Some years ago, I met a fellow mother at summer swim lessons. She stood out to me, but first I couldn’t pinpoint why. Then, it came to me. As other parents laid out their chairs and towels poolside, settling in to 30 min of relative peace as their child participated in one of the many […]
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