Special Needs Ministry – Emily Colson, author of Dancing with Max, & Sally DePalma with One Roof Initiative

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Emily Colson and Sally DePalma!

Emily Colson author of Dancing with Max and Sally DePalma, The One Roof Initiative Executive Director discuss the upcoming September 30th, “Disability and Your Church Symposium”

Emily speaks in churches and organizations nationwide, and has appeared on numerous media outlets including Focus on the Family. In her book Dancing with Max, Emily and her father, Chuck Colson, shared the struggle and beauty of life with Max, Emily’s 23 year-old son with autism. The book has  been awarded “Book of the Year” by the Autism Society.

As the “Disability and Your Church” Keynote Speaker, Emily will capture your heart with tenderness and encouragement gained through her own experience raising a son with autism and struggling to find their place within the church.

Pictured: Emily Colson and Max, Sally DePalma, The One Roof Initiative and Julie Ames, SNFH

Disability and Your Church – A Training and Equipping Event!
Date:  Saturday, September 30, 2017
Time: 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Idlewild Baptist Church, 18333 Exciting Idlewild Blvd., Lutz, FL 33548
Cost: $30 (lunch is included).  Register at:  www.idlewild.org/disability
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September 30th Disability and Your Church Symposium with Sally DePalma & Deana Troyer

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Sally DePalma and Deana Troyer!

This week’s show features Sally DePalma, The One Roof Initiative and Deana Troyer, Idlewild Church Special Needs Ministry .

Sally and Deana discuss the September 30, 2017 “Disability and Your Church Symposium“ A Training and Equipping Event! Idlewild Church, Special Needs Ministry & The One Roof Initiative are bringing together speakers, trainers and ministry leaders to equip church staff and volunteers to reach, teach and serve individuals with disabilities and developmental delays.

Experts and those on front-line adaptive ministry share wisdom, insights and practical knowledge on a host of topics via a broad itinerary of workshops.  This year will feature Pastor Track Workshops that speak directly to Senior and Associate Pastors about the need and value of having disability ministries in our congregations, without ignoring considerations of risk management.  There will be various Breakout Topics for churches wanting to start or grow special needs ministries and for those well-established.

Pictured: Sally DePalma, The One Roof Initiative & Deana Troyer, Idlewild Church and Julie Ames, SNFH

Keynote Speaker Emily Colson will capture your heart with tenderness and encouragement gained through her own experience raising a son with autism and struggling to find their place within the church.

Time: 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Idlewild Baptist Church, 18333 Exciting Idlewild Blvd., Lutz, FL 33548
**Cost: $30 (lunch is included)

**Early bird registration of $20 is available until June 15.** Register at: www.idlewild.org/disability