Our Weakness and God’s Strength: Disability Ministry in the Local Church
We have come across a useful blog by John Knight – staff member with John Piper’s ministry, Desiring God. John writes from the perspective of a parent with personal experience of disability and the Christian faith. His articles will move you and challenge your thinking. Check them out ... Read More...
“A positive way of managing a complex disability”
We recently received this email from one of our supporters who attends St Judes Church, Plymouth. Just wanted to share a way I am dealing with a limited vision problem at Church! I have been struggling to see the screen and ... Read More...
Over 400 delegates at the ‘Enabling Church’ conference heard Roy McCloughry, Malcolm Duncan, Joni Eareckson-Tada and other keynote speakers encourage the church to set the standard through ministering to the marginalised. A common theme of the day was the celebration that we are all inter-dependent with each other. Church and society ... Read More...
Social Story — Singing in Church
Social stories are short stories used to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorders to interpret challenging or confusing social situations. They describe situations, attempt to explain the perspectives of others and often suggest an appropriate response. Here's an example of a social story about why people sing in ... Read More...
Ten Ways Churches Can Help Those With Autism
* Have a good structure to activities e.g. a timetable with pictures * Use visual communication to supplement, or instead of, verbal communication e.g. use picture cards * Look at the positives - see the person with autism the way God sees them - as unique, of equal worth and value * Talk ... Read More...
Through the Roof's Development Manager, Tim Wood, along with long-term TTR trainer, Norma, ran a session on Autism for New Malden URC. Here's some of the feedback: "The whole event was enlightening, informative, clear and helpful." "Your course has been very thought provoking and useful. We have gone away with very helpful ... Read More...
