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Breakthrough Archive

Inspiration and ideas for congregations and teachers serving people with developmental disabilities

2008

Breakthrough - Fall 2008

Breakthrough - Fall 2008

Celebrating Similarities: A Natural Progression

Kathie Snow has developed an uncommon concept that offers us a new way to think about disabilities

Also inside:

  • People Awareness
  • Bethesda's Family Scrapbook: Randy Marshall: At Home in the Lords House
Breakthrough - Summer 2008

Breakthrough - Summer 2008

Sharing the Hallmarks of Great Ministries

Three Leaders of Successful Developmental Disability Ministries Discuss Five Hallmarks of Great Programs

Also inside:

  • What Are You Saying?
  • Bethesda's Family Scrapbook: Mission of a Lifetime: Paul Van Hercke
Breakthrough - Spring 2008

Breakthrough - Spring 2008

Impressions: People With Developmental Disabilities Speak On Their Church

Finding Out What People with Developmental Disabilities Think About Their Church

Also inside:

  • Finding The Right Place
  • Bethesda's Family Scrapbook: Jesus Loves Her, This She Knows
Breakthrough - Winter 2008

Breakthrough - Winter 2008

Full Participation: Resource Leaders Discuss Inclusion and Advocacy

A Curriculum that Fits

Also inside:

  • Adapting Available Resources
  • Bethesda's Family Scrapbook: "Walking" with Friends

2007

Breakthrough - Fall 2007

Breakthrough - Fall 2007

Be a Spiritual Bulldozer: Raise Awareness & Inspire Inclusion

Tips from Bethesda's west coast PMCs on how to strengthen a ministry or change a life

Also inside:

  • Learning in a Grown Up World
  • Bethesda's Family Album: Remembering Junior
Breakthrough - Summer 2007

Breakthrough - Summer 2007

A Place for Everyone: Celebrating Faith and Community

A call to design a system of services and supports that create communities of love, understanding and faith

Also inside:

  • Bridging the Language Barrier
  • Bethesda's Family Album: Lydia Stewart
Breakthrough - Spring 2007

Breakthrough - Spring 2007

Reflections on Theology and Disabilities

Facilitate a ministry that is biblical, inclusive and focused on individual's gifts

Also inside:

  • Advocacy, self-advocacy, and Christian life
  • Exceptional teaching online
Breakthrough - Winter 2007

Breakthrough - Winter 2007

Seasons of Service

Nurturing volunteerism and disability ministry

Also inside:

  • Recruiting and nurturing volunteers
  • Encouraging volunteers to participate

2006

Breakthrough - Fall 2006

Breakthrough - Fall 2006

Fishers of Men

Starting an evangelism program

Also inside:

  • Discovering God-given talents
  • What does your evangelism look like?
Breakthrough - Summer 2006

Breakthrough - Summer 2006

A Look Inside

What individuals with developmental disabilities look for in inclusive congregations

Also inside:

  • Shorter attention spans make learning a challenge
  • Laying the foundation for an inclusive ministry
Breakthrough - Winter 2006

Breakthrough - Winter 2006

Lighting the Way to Inclusion

A survey assists in lighting the way to inclusion

Also inside:

  • Churches can learn lessons from public schools in inclusion
  • Changes needed in ministry for developmental disabilities

2005

Breakthrough - Fall 2005

Breakthrough - Fall 2005

Kids Rule

A youthful approach to disability ministry

Also inside:

  • One teacher's lessons teach students to give back
  • Slammin' sibs sharin' stuff
Breakthrough - Spring 2005

Breakthrough - Spring 2005

Wide Open Spaces

How one rural congregation filled a gap and opened doors to inclusion

Also inside:

  • A Network of Support
  • Keeping on Track with Communication
Breakthrough - Winter 2005

Breakthrough - Winter 2005

A Winning Partnership - Choosing a compatible congregation

Advocate Kelly Barnes speaks out about what's important in choosing a place of worship.

Also inside:

  • A Joy To Serve
  • The Key to Developing a Good Partnership

2004

Breakthrough - Fall 2004

Breakthrough - Fall 2004

Removing Barriers - Making worship accessible

How one organization guides congregations in making worship accessible to people with developmental disabilities

Also inside:

  • How to Start a Rejoicing Spirits Ministry
  • A House of Prayer for All People
  • Taking Steps for Inclusion in Worship
Breakthrough - Summer 2004

Breakthrough - Summer 2004

Giving the Gift of Time - Volunteers provide dedicated support

Everyone can make a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities by volunteering their gift of time.

Also inside:

  • Strengthening Spiritual Lives
  • Educating Volunteers
Breakthrough - Spring 2004

Breakthrough - Spring 2004

Making Monumental Changes - Advocacy for change in the church and community

Maryland's David Banks advocates for change in his church and community. David sets examples for all of us, not only by being involved in his community in a positive manner, but also by going to Washington, D.C.

Also inside:

  • M.A.D. For Jesus
  • With Enough Support