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 […]
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 […]
If only 20-40% of your pre-pandemic attendance has returned maybe you should be spending 60-80% of your time outside the walls of your church with those who have yet to return. The truth of the matter is: Your flock is your flock no matter where they are. Do not forget the urgency of Jesus when searching […]
The Guardians of the Galaxy is my favorite Marvel Comics Universe franchise of all time and it is not even close. The many reasons why is a topic for another conversation. Even if you are not familiar with this MCU franchise the meaning behind the name is unmistakable. Don’t you just love the idea of […]
Have you ever been to a good restaurant with amazing food, but you received terrible service? Maybe you had to wait an inordinate amount of time to be seated. Maybe your waiter or waitress got your order wrong, forgot to check in on you frequently enough, or was just plain rude to you. No matter […]
Valentine’s Day Activity Ideas Valentine’s Day rolls around every year whether you like it or not! This year Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday. Your friends in your Disability Ministry will likely fall into one of two groups. They will either be punch drunk on love because they have someone in their lives, or they […]
Have you noticed that many of the labels that once said, “One Size Fits All” now read “One Size Fits Most”? There has been a gradual change because there is recognition of the individuality of all people. The same goes for the Bible. There is no single text or format that works for everyone. In […]
Our IndispensABLE Disability Ministry Leader Online Gathering from August 27, 2020, featuring discussions about residential ministry with Director of Services Rhonna S. McBride. Did you miss a previous online gathering? View the entire video archive here.
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 […]
4 Areas To Continue Tech Usage Post Lockdown The easiest thing for ministry leaders to do post lockdown is to go back to business as usual. What is business as usual? It means breathing a sigh of relief and being thankful that this season has passed It is a return to the old way of […]
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We exist to equip and empower the 25% of the population with a disability, their families, and their churches to become who God has created them to be.
