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Go Make Disciples!

And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” Romans 10:15 How many of us have drawn closer to God because someone...

Great Friendship Selfie Tips

Adults with intellectual disabilities, families, and caregivers: matter to God, and therefore matter to the Church. have relationships which include them in Sunday worship,...

Realizing Vision

“Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the...

Companion Training

Connection Ministries provides downloadable Presentation slides which cover important companion training topics such as Role of a Companion, Description of Disabilities, Spirituality of Those with...

When a Friend has a Seizure…

What would you do if your friend had a seizure? Many of our Friendship groups include friends with disabilities that experience seizures. Would you know how to offer first aid for your friend? ...

Attendance Certificates

Connection Ministries provides downloadable Attendance Certificate layouts, for volunteers to give to those with disabilities who have good attendance in Friendship groups. Attendance...

Concordia Publishing House Resources

Building on the Rock Lutheran Confirmation and First Communion resource for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities developed by Bethesda Lutheran Communities. Includes teacher...

Downloadable Curricula

This downloadable curricula was developed by Connection Ministries and is available for anyone to use. It includes individual studies with multiple lessons. Studies include Large and Small Group...

Congregation Orientation

The Congregation Orientation Slides prepare members of a church who are considering participating in a ministry in relationships with adults with intellectual disabilities. It is an introduction...

Sympathy Cards

Sympathy Cards Sympathy Card #1 (large card) Sympathy Card #2 (small card) 4.75 x 5.80 Small Card Envelope Template, with Instructions Card Printing...

Stories & News from Connection Ministries

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