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Supporting Special Needs Families: Helping Them Renew Their Strength
Julie Brickhouse Julie Brickhouse

Supporting Special Needs Families: Helping Them Renew Their Strength

Parents of children with special needs often carry a level of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual fatigue that doesn’t simply go away as their children grow. In this post, Julie explores how churches can come alongside these families with practical, Christ-centered support that offers encouragement, respite, and renewed strength.

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Rooted in God’s Word: Teaching the Bible in Special Needs Ministry
Julie Brickhouse Julie Brickhouse

Rooted in God’s Word: Teaching the Bible in Special Needs Ministry

God’s Word is the foundation of faith, hope, and growth for everyone—including individuals with disabilities. In this post, Julie explores why Bible teaching matters in special needs ministry and shares practical ways churches can make Scripture accessible through clear language, visuals, sensory experiences, adapted materials, songs, and activities.

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Why Every Church Can Welcome Families
Julie Brickhouse Julie Brickhouse

Why Every Church Can Welcome Families

When families encounter barriers at church, the answer doesn't always require a new ministry. Sometimes it simply requires a willingness to see the need, find another way, and make a way for everyone to participate. In this post, Julie explores how every church can begin welcoming families—one practical change at a time.

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When God Puts It On Your Heart: Feeling Led To Begin A Special Needs Ministry
Julie Brickhouse Julie Brickhouse

When God Puts It On Your Heart: Feeling Led To Begin A Special Needs Ministry

Sometimes a ministry begins with nothing more than a quiet stirring—a recognition of a need and a feeling that God may be calling you to respond. If you’ve ever wondered how to begin a special needs ministry, this article offers encouragement and practical first steps for turning that calling into action.

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