Resources for Church Education

Faith Alive Resources for Church Education

Walk with Me, a popular Sunday school curriculum for children, as well as other resources for children, youth adults and are available in braille by contacting Faith Alive Christian Resources at 800.333.8300 or 616.224.0728.

For a summary of all disability ministry resources available from Faith Alive, click here. Prices are in US dollars. Some highlights are below:

Learning Disabilities and the Church: Including All God’s Kids in Your Education and Worship

By Cynthia Holder Rich and Martha Ross-Mockaitis | Available from Faith Alive Christian Resources.

Most churches are set up for a “one size fits all” approach to ministry and worship. But one size does not fit all. Learning Disabilities and the Church: Including All God’s Kids in Your Education and Worship is a manual that helps churches better serve the needs of children and youth with learning disabilities by describing practical ideas and strategies for accommodating learning challenges, discussion questions, helpful websites, and more.

Expressing Faith in Jesus (revised edition)

By Ronald C. Vredeveld | Available from Faith Alive Christian Resources.

This newly revised edition and brand new resource kit guides Friendship leaders/mentors, elders, pastors, and families as they help persons with cognitive impairments prepare to express their faith and become full members of a faith community.

The book covers topics including "welcoming and including people with cognitive impairments," "walking alongside those desiring to express faith in Jesus,"and "journeying together as a community of believers," along with reproducible resources. The resource kit includes a mentor guide based on Friendship Bible Studies, a study guide to help friends prepare for the interview with the church council, and a keepsake certificate to commemorate the occasion.

Helping Kids Include Kids with Disabilities

By Barbara Newman | Available from Faith Alive Christian Resources.

This how-to manual equips teachers, church activity leaders, and kids with the information they need to practice inclusive education in community. The book includes:

  • information for understanding children with special needs
  • guidelines for churches
  • information about specific and general areas of impairment
  • lesson plans
  • letters to families
  • devotions for families
Autism and Your Church: Nurturing the Spiritual Growth of People with Autism Spectrum Disorders

By Barbara Newman | Available from Faith Alive Christian Resources.

Autism and Your Church is a unique resource that will help your church embrace people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) into the full life of your congregation. New from Friendship Ministries, published by Faith Alive Christian Resources, this book outlines specific and tried techniques that will equip leaders to meet the special needs of those with ASD and develop an action plan for ongoing ministry.