September 2018
ESTABLISHED – Children’s Ministry Conference: Olathe, Kansas
For information on attending, visit the conference website or register now.
Find out more »Utilizing Church Websites to Serve Families Touched by Disability
Thursday, September 6, 2018 1 pm ET | 12 pm CT | 11 am MT | 10 am PT Teacher: Ashley Belknap, Director of Engaging Disability With The Gospel When families want to learn more about your church, the first place they likely turn is to your church’s website. For families with special needs, your website is an invaluable tool for communicating how you are intentional in disability ministry. This online training will explore many ways that your church’s website…
Find out more »August 2018
Peer Buddy Training for Kids and Youth
A FREE One-Hour Online Training for Kids and Youth (Parents and Ministry Workers also Welcome!) Thursday, August 30, 2018 7 pm ET | 6 pm CT | 5 pm MT | 4 pm PT Teacher: Ashley Belknap This online training is specifically for kids and youth, ages 8–18. Parents and children/youth ministry personnel are also encouraged to participate. Kids, you have a really amazing opportunity at church to offer genuine friendship to other kids who have disabilities. We’ll talk about: what disabilities are…
Find out more »Buddy Training for Volunteers, Parents, and Church Workers
A FREE One-Hour Evening Online Training– Attend from home or after work Tuesday, August 28, 2018 8 pm ET | 7 pm CT | 6 pm MT | 5 pm PT Teacher: Ashley Belknap As you approach the fall, are you looking for ways to assist your children, teens, and young adults with disabilities in their faith and in relating to peers and others? Buddies may a big part of your solution! A buddy is a strategically placed friend who…
Find out more »Ruling Elders: Understanding Your Role in Facilitating Disability Ministry in Your Church Context
Thursday, August 23, 2018 8 pm ET | 7 pm CT | 6 pm MT | 5 pm PT Led by Ashley Belknap, Director of Engaging Disability With The Gospel What is the role of the ruling elder in the overall picture of disability ministry? This is a common question among elders who want to see their church do more to enfold and disciple members with disabilities. In this online training, we will explore what organic, gospel-centered disability ministry can…
Find out more »Teaching Elders: Next Steps in Embracing Disability Ministry in Your Church
Thursday, August 16, 2018 2 pm ET | 1 pm CT | 12 pm MT | 11 am PT Led by Ashley Belknap, Director of Engaging Disability With The Gospel As a teaching elder, are you considering how to more effectively love and enfold members and visitors living with disability into your congregation? Do you wonder whether the next step is a more organized disability ministry? Then, this online training is for you! We will start by discussing the scope…
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Engaging Disability With The Gospel is a missional partnership of Mission to North America (MNA). We serve people touched by disability and the congregations of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) which minister with them.