Children

Chemistry and the Cross

The event proved so popular that Cross Point ended up holding two more of these science-based events. The church also used its established partnerships with local schools to hold science days at two campuses at which students seized the opportunity to build and fly rockets, construct a bridge, conduct experiments, perform a bounce test and other fun and educational activities.

Vulnerability Is the Key to Community

To be vulnerable means that you are putting yourself in a position of defenselessness and putting yourself in a position to be hurt. You are opening yourself up to being hurt by being honest and transparent about your failings, your flaws, and your fears.

Bear Hugs

Until their participation in the ministry, the children had never thought about how such a small thing like a stuffed animal could help a child in distress.

California Church Gives Special Needs Youth ‘A Night to Remember’

Mission Church in Ventura hosts an annual fun-filled, fast-paced prom for “the overlooked and the undercelebrated.”

Texas Church Helps Special Needs Children and Youth Walk in God’s Spirit

First Presbyterian Houston has designed an innovative Sunday morning program for special needs children and youth.

Willow Creek Holds Annual Community Play Featuring Special Needs Actors

“We don’t focus on what our special needs kids can’t do but rather what they can do."

Indiana Church Creates Weekly After-School Program for Children

Free Life Community Church's program offers a meal, homework help, friendship and Jesus.

April Is Autism Awareness Month—5 Ways Your Church Can Participate

How to come alongside families who are affected by autism and make your church more autism-friendly.

Church’s Parent-Education Classes Fulfill Practical and Spiritual Needs

La Cañada Presbyterian Church offers 15 classes for parents of children from birth through age 18.

Missouri Church Serves Local Families With Free Preschool Program

James River Church provides free preschool to low-income families in Springfield, Missouri.

Teddy Bear Ministry Brings Joy to Hospitalized Children

Warren UMC in Lake Charles offers hospitalized children a hug of comfort in the form of a cuddly toy.