Includes bibliographical references.

Why your church needs a special needs ministry / by Pat Verbal -- What do families with special needs children need? / by Mary Ann McPherson -- The special needs ministry launch countdown checklist / by Pat Verbal -- Case studies : special needs ministries in real churches / by Louise Tucker Jones -- First steps for launching a special needs ministry for children / by Jim Pierson -- Getting the word out about your special needs ministry / by Pat Verbal -- Recruiting and training volunteers / by Pat Verbal -- Case study : the life of a special needs ministry / by Louise Tucker Jones -- Evangelizing children with special needs-and their families / by Pat Verbal -- How to partner with community agencies / by Pat Verbal -- Case study : the wrap-around model-a new opportunity for children's ministries / by Larry Shallenberger -- Facility and liability considerations / by Pat Verbal -- Sermons for your pastor / by Jim Pierson -- Special needs heroes / by Larry Shallenberger -- Ten ready-to-copy inserts or fliers to help your church members discover how people with special needs serve the church and impact our world -- Epilogue: I wish I had done more / by Kenneth Lay.