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Soon and Very Soon

Another respite ministry profile from Blackshear Baptist Church…   After 3-hour night of respite ministry, I realize I hadn’t really known what to expect. That night, I had seen amazing relationships being forged between typical people and those we cherish as PURE. I had personally witnessed a schedule and format…

Will There Be Buddies?

The first in a series of PURE Ministry Profiles featuring members of our PURE Ministry Network across the country. Today’s profile highlights the ministry at Blackshear Place Baptist Church.   There was a buzz in the air as volunteers received their assignments for the evening. As a visitor, I was…

What’s In A Name? Visioning a Name for Your Special Needs Ministry

by Jason & Vangie Rodenbeck One of the most frequent questions I (Vangie) am asked as I consult in the field of special needs ministry nationwide is, “What should we call it?” This is a product of our culture’s need to market goods and services, thus “branding” them so that…

Members As Friends

The school year was almost complete and I was at our last IEP meeting. While these events once struck terror in my heart, this year we have been blessed with a wonderful team. Before we began, one of his teachers said, “Oh, wait! I have to tell you what happened…