If someone were to ask you, “Was God accessible to people in the Old Testament?” How would you respond? The...
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September 12, 2022September 8, 2022
Mission Emphasis Sunday with Gary Spangler
Gary Spangler preaching on Mission Emphasis Sunday at Northampton Christian Church on August 28, 2022. Sermon shared with permission from Northampton Christian...
September 8, 2022September 8, 2022
2 Must Have FREE Resources For Disability Ministry Leaders
Whether you are a brand new Disability Ministry Leader or you are a seasoned veteran we have two FREE resources...
July 5, 2022July 5, 2022
Volunteer Bucket Filling
Occasionally, I have the opportunity to work alongside the staff and students of our inclusive weekday preschool at my church....
June 20, 2022June 20, 2022
I Saw the Signs!
*Before I begin, if you are a regular reader of our blog allow me to tell you that this article...
June 17, 2022June 17, 2022
Why our church should start a Disability Ministry
Photo source: DisabilityIsBeautiful.com Did you know how the vast majority of disability ministries got started? Let me give you a...
June 10, 2022June 10, 2022
Disability Ministry Curriculum Overview
Whether in the process of starting a disability ministry or looking for a new curriculum to use in your already...
June 9, 2022June 9, 2022
Disability Myths
What is a myth? By definition, it is something fictitious but widely accepted as a fact. Dicitionay.com defines a myth...
June 8, 2022June 3, 2022
There are NO Ugly Ducklings
Photo courtesy disabilityisbeautiful.com Many are familiar with the 1843 Danish fairy tale “The Ugly Duckling” by Hans Christian Anderson. If...
June 3, 2022June 3, 2022
Lack of Accessibility Robs People of their Dignity
Photo courtesy of disabilityisbeautiful.com What is dignity? By definition, dignity is the state or quality of being worthy of honor...
May 28, 2022May 26, 2022
Sunshine, Summertime, and Supporting Those Impacted by Disability
Photo courtesy disabilityisbeautiful.com I love summertime. I love the longer days, the weather, and the activities afforded by the...
May 27, 2022May 25, 2022
Baptism Decision Video Resource for Disability Ministry
There is no greater decision that anyone can make in life than to believe in Jesus and be baptized. It...
May 26, 2022May 24, 2022
“Jesus never commanded church leadership to do Disability Ministry.”
“Jesus never commanded church leadership to do Disability Ministry.” When it comes to disabilities there are numerous myths, or false...
May 25, 2022May 24, 2022
“People born with disabilities are being punished by God because of sin.”
“People born with disabilities are being punished by God because of sin.” When it comes to disabilities there are numerous...
May 24, 2022May 24, 2022
“People with intellectual and developmental disabilities get a free pass to heaven.”
“People with intellectual and developmental disabilities get a free pass to heaven.” When it comes to disabilities there are numerous...
May 9, 2022May 9, 2022
Beauty Belongs to Everyone – IFL2022
History has not been kind to people who live with disabilities. People have been ostracized, segregated, neglected, abused, aborted, and...
April 20, 2022April 20, 2022
5 Ways To Get New Volunteers Engaged In Disability Ministry
Photo courtesy disabilityisbeautiful.com. As much as you need new volunteers in Disability Ministry, new volunteers need you! Never take for...
April 15, 2022April 15, 2022
Lessons from the Life of David: Curriculum Preview
In this series, your group will learn five important life lessons from the life of David. Yes, David was a...
April 14, 2022April 14, 2022
Easter
Someone told me not long ago “Christmas is like the Super Bowl of Christianity”. I thought about that claim for...
April 5, 2022April 5, 2022
With
Nearly two years ago, I built a shed. A few weeks ago, I got around to painting it. The delay...
March 14, 2022March 14, 2022
Not of This World
I am reminded that we are not of this world more and more each day. “But we are citizens of...
March 7, 2022March 4, 2022
For Lent: Giving Up
The Lenten season is upon us. It takes only a moment to scroll through social media to find any number...
March 5, 2022March 2, 2022
Disability Ministry Volunteer Training Exercise
If you are looking for a quick volunteer training idea for your Disability Ministry look no further than this deeply...
March 2, 2022March 2, 2022
Which is easier?
Which is easier: Starting a disability ministry or getting into an NBA All-Star event? I recently attended an NBA All-Star...