“A Jesus-focused ministry gives greater weight to connection over correction, recognizing that change and spiritual growth occur in the context of meaningful relationships. The student with special needs is more like to develop a personal relationship with Jesus if no… — Amy Fenton Lee 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 us exactly as we are and He wants a relationship with us regardless of our performance.” — Amy Fenton Lee 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 the other.… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“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 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 choose to… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
“By simplifying the goals for the child's church experience, the child is more likely to thrive in church,” — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“When parents don't empower a children's ministry team with information to successfully care for their child, everyone loses.” — Amy Fenton Lee 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 ministry team… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“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 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 when they… — Amy Fenton Lee Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
