Needs Ministry Quotes by Amy Fenton Lee

“Different people do different things. And no one-way of plugging in or serving in the church is more beneficial or valuable than the other.…

— Amy Fenton Lee

“Even if the family is wrestling through theological issues related to their child's diagnosis, it is less important that the church leader be prepared…

— Amy Fenton Lee

“Everyone wins when the "burden" mind-set is abandoned and where the special needs ministry sees itself as a blessing to those who choose to…

— Amy Fenton Lee

“Accessibility means more than adding a ramp between the sidewalk and the front door of a building. It includes the ease in which a…

— Amy Fenton Lee

“We as the church do not want to lag behind society today, in terms of welcoming people of different cultures, races, and abilities.”

— Amy Fenton Lee

“Keep in mind that the current generation of young parents desires and authentic, "we-are-in-this-with-you," type of relationship. Receiving interest from a perceived peer is…

— Amy Fenton Lee

“No one has ever seen the wind. We've only experienced the effects and the results of the wind. And none of us have ever…

— Amy Fenton Lee

“On their own, the leader of a church's special needs ministry can't meet every need of every volunteer or participating family. But that leader…

— Amy Fenton Lee

“As a result, the success of the ministry volunteers is often every bit as important as the success of the participating kids. And the…

— Amy Fenton Lee

“By simplifying the goals for the child's church experience, the child is more likely to thrive in church,”

— Amy Fenton Lee

“When parents don't empower a children's ministry team with information to successfully care for their child, everyone loses.”

— Amy Fenton Lee

“As church leaders, our opinions on these topics aren't necessary to effectively love and support families who have children with disabilities. Encourage ministry team…

— Amy Fenton Lee

“In many cases, special needs ministry is a "business-to-business" ministry. The ministry exists to support other ministries and to help them successfully include the…

— Amy Fenton Lee

“The best way to connect with such a family is to recognize what's unique about their life story. Your support is felt when they…

— Amy Fenton Lee

“Parents feel a greater connection to their faith community when they observe visible ways the church makes accommodations for their child. Anticipating the individual…

— Amy Fenton Lee