Special Needs Ministry - Resource Guide

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Special Needs
Ministry
Resource Guide

Are your hearts, minds, and doors open to potential members with special needs?

Are you present members comfortable greeting persons with disabilities?

Are your building and worship services accessible to everyone?

Are you ready to be truly inclusive?

This 300 page Special Needs Ministry Resource Guide is filled with information for all churches- from those who simply want to be more welcoming toward persons with disabilities to those who are starting or enriching specific ministries for persons with special needs.

Save hours of research time with this guide as you find:

• Theological basis for Special Needs Ministry
• Accessibility Information
• Specific Steps for Getting Started
• Who's who among churches involved in Special Needs Ministry
• Advice from those already doing Special Needs Ministry
• Resource list of 200 books, websites, and organizations

Click underlined links below for the on-line version:

1. Special Needs Ministry: Who and Why
2. Disablility Awareness Sunday Resources
3. Accessibility: Attitudes and Architecture
4. Special Needs Ministry: Planning and Implementing
5. Special Needs Ministry: Things to Consider
6. Sample Policies and Forms
7. Special Needs Ministry: Best Practices In the Conference and Beyond
8. Resources

For More Information€Contact:
Rev. Liz Moen
972-948-5984
revmoen@gmail.com

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