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Breakthrough

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

Breakthrough - Summer 2008

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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

Past Issues

Breakthrough - Spring 2008

Breakthrough - Spring 2008
Impressions: People With Developmental Disabilities Speak On Their Church

Breakthrough - Winter 2008

Breakthrough - Winter 2008
Full Participation: Resource Leaders Discuss Inclusion and Advocacy

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Breakthrough is mailed four times annually. For a free subscription, call 800.369.4636 ext. 3817, e-mail breakthrough@blhs.org, or write to:

Breakthrough
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600 Hoffmann Dr.
Watertown, WI 53094

What's inside?

Each issue of Breakthrough contains a feature article and a combination of the other resources listed below.

Teacher Talk

Helpful articles about teaching people with developmental disabilities.

Reflections

Religious Life staff share stories of faith and love relating to the current Teacher Talk topic.

Music in Ministry

Each issue highlights one song, including lyrics and music. Download a free mp3 of this issue's featured song: “Blessings

Resource Review

Reviews of helpful resources for teachers and congregations serving people with developmental disabilities.

Bethesda's Family Scrapbook

In each issue we indroduce you to a person with developmental disabilies. Read about their relationship to God and involvement in their local congregation and community.

Inspiration: Pass it on

Our readers share stories about church, school or faith groups that include people with developmental disabilities in ministry.

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