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Shine On: Tim Tebow Foundation

In 2015 the Tim Tebow Foundation launched the first Night to Shine proms. These events are truly unforgettable experiences centered on God’s love for people with special needs. In 2021 the Night to Shine prom movements has reached over 700 churches, in 30+ countries, celebrating more than 100,000 kings and queens. While families and churches […]
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Disability Ministry Done Right

Disability Ministry Done Right
Have you ever heard of the word GIDER? No, it is not the first part of the well-known Larry the Cable Guy’s saying, “GIT-R-Done!” Though it is something every local church should “get done.” If you are a Scrabble pro and you are tempted to grab your dictionary let me save you the time. You […]
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3 Ways to Make Your Egg Hunt Accessible

Accessible Easter Egg Hunt Ideas
Is your church planning an Easter egg hunt this year? Thoughtfully structuring your egg hunt with all participants in mind will communicate to participants that they are seen, known, and loved. Consider implementing these three steps to make your hunt accessible and inclusive for all. Communicate expectations clearly to all participants Perhaps the best way […]
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Names > Numbers

“What’s the number of the day? What’s the number of the day? The number of the day is…” I can still hear the Count from Sesame Street singing this intro song. Listening with anticipation wondering what the number of the day was going to be on this next episode. Over and over again I watched […]
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Southeast Christian Church Adds Ability Ministry Curriculum

In August, Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, celebrated the official opening of the new Shine Suite, serving those affected by disability.  The Shine Suite is beyond impressive with quite a large footprint inside the building and the team at Southeast is praying for God to work in amazing ways as they reach the disability […]
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How To Plan A Drive-In Movie Night

People need people. We were not meant to live in isolation. The global pandemic that has caused citywide lockdowns and shutdowns of churches across our country has deepened the already existing problem of isolation. While many churches have ceased to meet in-person inside their buildings for months their people have suffered. One way to ease […]
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Bookends

Should we be concerned about “all people” as Christians? Absolutely! Doesn’t Jesus say that he died for “all people”? You bet he did! “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 Didn’t Jesus instruct his followers to make disciples […]
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IndispensABLE Disability Ministry Leader Online Gathering – June 25, 2020

Thank you to Michele with Dutton Farm for taking the time to speak with the group today on the topic of employment. Dutton Farm https://duttonfarm.org Everybody by Dutton Farm https://www.everybodyinc.com Dutton Farm on social media: Facebook/ Instagram LinkedIn Gifts Assessment https://abilityministry.com/2020/01/31/gift-assessment-and-the-employables/
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How You See Others Matters

On several occasions in Luke chapter 18, Jesus makes the point that how you view other people matters a great deal. For the sake of this discussion, we will only focus on one of those examples. The Pharisee and the tax collector In this story, Jesus compares to people who would have been viewed as […]
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Thoughts on Inclusion from Guy’s Night

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Over the past several years I have been involved in a variety of ways, volunteering with the disability ministry at our church, Southeast Christian.  One of the most impactful opportunities has been getting to know many of the young men affected by disability at my church.  What initially began as me serving quickly turned into […]
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