Disability Ministry

Christian Views on Disability, Church Inclusion, Disability Attitudes, Disability Ministry

Las Cinco Etapas en Nicaragua

Dan Vander Plaats / February 10, 2015

Churches have many objections to doing disability ministry, including: We don’t have enough volunteers. We don’t have the money. We […]

Christian Views on Disability, Church Inclusion, Disability Attitudes, Disability Ministry, Disability Theology

What the Heidelberg Catechism is Missing

Dan Vander Plaats / January 27, 2015

In 1563, two young men were charged with creating a question and answer synopsis of the Christian faith and its

Christian Views on Disability, Disability Attitudes, Disability Ministry, Inclusion

Sheltered Workshops: Relic of the Past or Overlooked Option?

Dan Vander Plaats / November 11, 2014

The 5 Stages is a resource developed by Elim Christian Services. Elim is a Christ-centered learning and sharing community dedicated

Christian Views on Disability, Disability Attitudes, Disability Ministry, Disability Theology, Inclusion

Beyond Serving “The Least of These”

Dan Vander Plaats / October 21, 2014

Matthew 25:31-46 may be one of the most controversial passages in all of scripture. Jesus says to his disciples, “When

Christian Views on Disability, Disability Attitudes, Disability Ministry

White Paper: Building a Special Needs Ministry

Dan Vander Plaats / August 26, 2014

In 2012, Elim Christian Services lost a great member of its team when Vinnie Adams agreed to take on a