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Ministering to Adults with Developmental Disabilities

What is essential? . Social InteractionFood and fellowshipAge-appropriate curriculumMeaningful involvement in service Are these different or the same components needed for any ministry to adults?. Social Interaction ** opportunities for hanging out ** teasing and laughing ** ev

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Ministering to Adults with Developmental Disabilities

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    1. “Ministering to Adults with Developmental Disabilities” Jeff and Kathi McNair Disability Ministry Summit October 2007

    2. What is essential? Social Interaction Food and fellowship Age-appropriate curriculum Meaningful involvement in service Are these different or the same components needed for any ministry to adults?

    7. Curriculum Resources Jeff McNair’s website Bethesda Curriculum Web blog concerning Christianity and disability NACSPED (National Association of Christians in Special Education) National Organization on Disability (religious division) PowerPoint on Psalm 8 (email for a copy)

    10. How do you include others from the church in the ministry? Consider your class/ministry opening up to families not just adult assistants Provide lots of time for casual conversation and interaction in a fun environment Don’t take things too seriously – laugh together Seek out others to pray for “The class has become our church”

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