“Keep in mind that it is not the responsibility of a church leader to make all the people happy all the time.… — Amy Fenton Lee Children-s-ministry Copy Share Image
“By and large, the special needs ministry leader is a translator of sorts, responsible for understanding and bridging the gap between two… — Amy Fenton Lee Children-s-ministry Copy Share Image
“Please keep in mind that there is no "once-size-fits-all" prescription for conveying support to every family walking through a special needs diagnosis.” — Amy Fenton Lee Children-s-ministry Copy Share Image
“Justified and unjustified articles written about how one or many churches fail the individual or the family with special needs can create… — Amy Fenton Lee Children-s-ministry Copy Share Image
“Everyone wins when the "burden" mind-set is abandoned and where the special needs ministry sees itself as a blessing to those who… — Amy Fenton Lee Children-s-ministry Copy Share Image
“Good people disagree on how a church should run virtually every ministry inside a church, and this is especially true for special… — Amy Fenton Lee Children-s-ministry Copy Share Image
“The educational and therapeutic settings are all about achievement. But that isn't what a relationship with Jesus Christ is about. He loves… — Amy Fenton Lee Children-s-ministry Copy Share Image
“The best way to connect with such a family is to recognize what's unique about their life story. Your support is felt… — Amy Fenton Lee Children-s-ministry Copy Share Image
“While full inclusion inside our churches is ideal, that goal is secondary to making the gospel fully accessible. When considering the proper… — Amy Fenton Lee Children-s-ministry Copy Share Image
“Different people do different things. And no one-way of plugging in or serving in the church is more beneficial or valuable than… — Amy Fenton Lee Children-s-ministry Copy Share Image
“Showing participants in a positive light may be the first time some parents have had their child celebrated at all, let alone… — Amy Fenton Lee Children Copy Share Image
“While grief is a natural part of any special needs parent's journey, it may be processed somewhat differently for the family affected… — Amy Fenton Lee Children-s-ministry Copy Share Image
“As church leaders, our opinions on these topics aren't necessary to effectively love and support families who have children with disabilities. Encourage… — Amy Fenton Lee Children Copy Share Image
“We help all children learn healthy ways of relating when we create environments that reflect real life. In contrast, we re doing… — Amy Fenton Lee Children Copy Share Image
“The churches with the strongest special needs ministries seem to know the secret: a ministry leader who values their relationship with their… — Amy Fenton Lee Children-s-ministry Copy Share Image
“It is important that the church think outside the box, actively pursuing a relationship with the family, just as Jesus Christ pursues… — Amy Fenton Lee Children-s-ministry Copy Share Image
