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Philadelphia, PA

Do you know any families that would like to meet up to share the word of God. My wife and I are ministers and are trying to start a ministry geared towards autism and special needs. We currently are worshiping for our house, but we need a bigger place to invite others. We are ministers who don't condemn people over their issues, but we preach the message of grace and love.

July 25, 2012
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Members enthusiastically supported a minister's initiative to start an autism and special needs ministry in Philadelphia, with several sharing... Read more

Members enthusiastically supported a minister's initiative to start an autism and special needs ministry in Philadelphia, with several sharing their own ministry experiences, resources, and the challenges of finding welcoming church communities for their children. One member who has Asperger's shared valuable insights from years of ministry work, including how to create sensory-friendly worship spaces, teach individuals on the spectrum to recognize God's presence, and the importance of meeting people where they are both spiritually and physiologically. A recurring theme was the deep need for inclusive church spaces where families feel accepted rather than subjected to stares or judgment, with members expressing gratitude for those creating ministries centered on grace, love, and accommodation for all abilities.

A MyAutismTeam Member

No Denomination, One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism. My model is the Love and Compassion Jesus showed to all that was hurting. Just follow Christ as your model and you will not go wrong.

July 28, 2012
A MyAutismTeam Member

That's awesome and I'm proud to here what your doing. My wife and I would love to talk also. I diffidently want to read your book. It would be a great ministry tool also. How are you going about starting your ministry

July 27, 2012
A MyAutismTeam Member

I am in Virginia, a few hours from you, but I find it interesting that you are starting a ministry. I have been doing this here in VA for a while now. I have also written two books, "Fringe: My Life as a Spirit-Filled Christian with Asperger's Syndrome" and "The Christian Aspie: Notes from the Blog." They are on Amazon.

I also have a blog, The Christian Aspie.

I am working on a third book on being a Christian with Asperger's. I plan to complete it very soon.

I would like to talk with you. Maybe we can share info.

Currently, my husband and I are putting together a ministry for Bible study and I am assembling a group of adult Aspies in my area. We do talk to some families as well and are planning an event at our church later this year or next year. I created several activities that help people better understand what it is like to have AS.

I am a Christian with Asperger's. I am also working on a book right now about Aspies and church.

I am glad I came across your post. I look forward to talking with you about this.
God bless.

July 27, 2012
A MyAutismTeam Member

BLESS YOU!For starting a ministry for families with special needs. I cannot begin to tell you the problems I've had trying to find a church for acceptance, it's been hard. Going from church to church. But did not allow the people's words or actions to discourage me. That's what the enemy what's you to do is give up, an I refuse. I just what to share that here in Virginia, is a support group for families with this very same issue. The website is called www.faithinclusionnetwork.org .I'm not sure how far the website reaches, but it includes churches from all faiths that cater to families with special needs. Hope this helps. Bless you on your journey.

April 17, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

I am happy somebody is trying to bring in special needs people to Christ.
I lived in Virginia for most of my life and attending many churches growing up. When my wife and I learned my son was on the Spectrum we starting to look for churches that had services for our son. We where blessed that my sister attended a church with a special needs nursery and had respite care. We learned our Pastor has a daughter with special needs so he made it is top priority to have a place for parents to bring their special needs child so they could could partake in worship service.
When we left his project Jill's House was almost finished. It is very similar to the concept of the Ronald McDonald House. It's a place where parents can drop off their child to be cared for by specialist while they take a vacation or go out for the evening. What a blessing it was to meet a very compassion man who loves the Lord and His children. We greatly miss our church and pastor. I do go on-line to hear his sermons but it's not the same as being there.
I know it's costly to add on a nursery for special needs children but God loves all children so churches could find a way to accommodate these children so they can hear the sermon.

April 15, 2013

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