Churches are Stepping Out: We're Here to Help!

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Churches across America are seeing the need and stepping out to minister to the millions of Americans with disabilities. So that… they may know HIM, grow in HIM and serve HIM! In 2024, Special Touch Ministry leaders are excited to be rolling out new services in training support - through the Disability Friendly Church Program.

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"Hey! My church and myself are working on starting a special needs ministry. I would love to know more about what we can do to create the best environment for those in need!"

"I am looking for Sunday School curriculum for four autistic kids. We also would like some guidance in how to prepare a room for these kids."

There’s nothing more encouraging and motivating than meeting with a church and hearing their passion to serve people with special needs. The desire to welcome individuals and families impacted by disability is evident! The need has always existed… the recognition of the need is happening!

When providing trainings to church leaders, we hear:

"This is so needed!" "This is really helpful!" "We need to do this."

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"This afternoon I got to spend some time with a children’s pastor who is seeking to serve their kiddos with their best and see how God can work through them no matter their ability. BECAUSE the goal remains the same IN EVERY MINISTRY, no matter the ability, make Jesus ACCESSIBLE so that every person can know Him, grow in Him and serve Him. The DIFFERENCE is just the avenue changes to get through any barriers. So when a children’s pastor connects and says, can you show me your sensory room? ABSOLUTELY!" - Tracie Corll, STM Missions Associate

Coming Soon! On-demand video trainings: A Resource for DFC Partnering Churches.

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Have you ever found yourself saying awkward things in a conversation with a person with disabilities?

We've all been there. Stumbling over words, making assumptions, and inadvertently leading to hurtful situations. Indispensable People, a podcast produced by MA Tracie Corll, has an episode to help navigate these and many other tricky interactions with thoughtfulness and respect.

In this episode, she discusses how to foster natural, genuine conversations that honor the individual as a whole, not just their disability. She also offers insights into the power of compassion and supportive statements that boldly challenge the common pitfalls of assumptions and stereotypes.

The goal of this podcast is to keep the conversation flowing. Ministering to people with special needs isn’t just a local, state or nationwide need, this is a worldwide need. Listen to the Podcast here.

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