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Posted on November 12, 2013
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…
Posted on November 4, 2013
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…
Posted on November 1, 2013
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…
Posted on October 14, 2013
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…
