Support For Disability Ministry

One of the great blessings I have every month is leading a Joni and Friends meeting every month for area directors and volunteers of special needs ministry.  Every month we have two hours of fellow-

ship, encouragement and discussion on interesting topics pertaining to disability ministry.   If you live in the Austin area or are visiting, we would love to have you join us.  Below are some of the topics we have covered that may be helpful to you.

In addition, you have a topic you would love to present to our group, we would love to hear from you!

You may contact me at gracewithoutmargins@aol.com or call 512-673-0187.

Joni and Friends 

First Monday Presentations

November 2017  
BiG (Brookwood in Georgetown)         
Presented by Erin Kiltz

October 2017  
My Father’s Eyes                 
Presented by Sheila Allee

September 2017  
Theology of Disability         
Presented by Topher Endress

August 2017  
It’s So Much Work to Be Your Friend (DVD) 
Presented by Richard D. Lavoie

        

July 2017         
How Difficult Can This Be? Understanding Learning Disabilities (DVD)
Presented by Richard D. Lavoie

May 2017  
Call Me Friend:  Building Compelling Relationships Through One-On-One Ministry (Book Discussion)

Written by Joni and Friends

April 2017  
Ministering to the Whole Family         
Presented by Amy Edwards

March 2017  
Being A Safe Place For Caregivers  
Presented by Mary Stephens, PhD

February 2017  
Autism:  Associating Neuroanatomy With Observable Behaviors
Presented by Bill Boggess

January 2017  
Spiritual and Teaching Tips For Down Syndrome 
Presented by Jeanette Holahan

December 2016  
We’ve Got This!:  Providing Respite for Families (Book Discussion)
Written by Joni and Friends

November 2016  
Engaging Game Changers: Recruiting and Coaching Volunteers for Disability Ministry (Book Discussion)
Written by Joni and Friends

October 2016  
Start With Hello:  Introducing Your Church to Special Needs Ministry (Book Discussion)
Written by Joni and Friends

September 2016  
Introductory Meeting at La Madeline  
Presented by Deana Boggess