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Church Day Services Program

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As part of the Disability Ministry Sunday recently at First Christian Church, they showed this video highlighting what they do and why they do it. The goal of the Day Services program at First Christian Church of Canton Ohio is to point people toward Christ while giving them an enriching experience and helping them feel […]
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Kindness Bingo

Kindness Bingo Challenge Activity Cards and Pens
The world is in desperate need of people practicing kindness. Too often when people open their social media feeds or their televisions they see no shortage of hatred, gossip, and outright sin. Darkness is filling our world. Fight it with kindness! “Be kind and loving to each other.” Ephesians 4:32 ERV The Kindness Bingo game […]
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Keep Fighting!

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What typically happens in our culture when things get difficult or don’t go people’s way? People quit. It is always easier to give up than to keep fighting. Turnover in the field of disability is the norm, not the exception. There is a 44% turnover rate with DSPs (Direct Support Professionals). At any given time, […]
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3 Must Have FREE Resources For Disability Ministry Volunteers

Free disability ministry resources
Whether you are brand new to volunteering in disability ministry or you are a seasoned veteran we have three FREE resources that will help you take the next step in becoming more effective in your current role. There is no better place to start than building a strong biblical foundation. Jesus said in Luke 6:47-49: […]
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Just Being Accessible Isn’t Enough

If someone were to ask you, “Was God accessible to people in the Old Testament?” How would you respond? The answer may not be as simple as you think. The answer is technically, yes. God was accessible in the Old Testament, but His accessibility was extremely limited and only made available through a very strict […]
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2 Must Have FREE Resources For Disability Ministry Leaders

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 that will help you take your ministry to the next level. What does the Bible say about disability? There is no better place to start than building a strong biblical foundation. Jesus said in Luke […]
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I Saw the Signs!

I Saw the Signs
*Before I begin, if you are a regular reader of our blog allow me to tell you that this article is off-topic from the regular content, Disability Ministry, that you’ve come to expect. That being said, I believe this may be one of the most important things you will read in the coming days. It […]
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Why our church should start a Disability Ministry

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Did you know how the vast majority of disability ministries got started? Let me give you a few multiple-choice answers. You pick and see if you are right. Most disability ministries are started by: (A) A pastor with a degree in disability ministry (B) A pastor with a calling from God (C) A contracted worker […]
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Disability Myths

Disability Myth Busters
What is a myth? By definition, it is something fictitious but widely accepted as a fact. Dicitionay.com defines a myth as “an unproved or false collective belief that is used to justify a social institution.” When it comes to disabilities there are numerous myths, or false beliefs, that have been ingrained into humanity from the […]
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There are NO Ugly Ducklings

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Photo courtesy disabilityisbeautiful.com Many are familiar with the 1843 Danish fairy tale “The Ugly Duckling” by Hans Christian Anderson. If you are not familiar with the story here is a synopsis. “When the story begins, a mother duck’s eggs hatch. One of the little birds is perceived by the other birds and animals on the […]
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