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Rising Above Ministries

Rising Above Ministries exists to provide special-needs families with support, encouragement, inspiration, and community. Our motivation to do this is based in our belief that God deeply loves all families and wants them to know that love in an authentic and meaningful way. Learn more about Rising Above Ministries.

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Videos
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Are we doomed to be a prisoner of our own worst-case scenarios? Or is there a way to move forward with hope in a God that holds everything in His hands? Can you trust Him...even…
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Are we doomed to be a prisoner of our own worst-case scenarios? Or is there a way to move forward with hope in a God that holds everything in His hands? Can you trust Him...even if…
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Join Becky Davidson as she dives into the second episode of this study!
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We live in a 'worst-case scenario' world. Watch the news for even a moment and you're bombarded with countless terrible tragedies. But sometimes, our mind is even better at coming…
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We live in a 'worst-case scenario' world. Watch the news for even a moment and you're bombarded with countless terrible tragedies. But sometimes, our mind is even better at coming…
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We hope this video will help churches think through ways to minister to and connect with dads raising individuals with disabilities.
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Join us as we dive into this 5 session video series for married couples. Starting Lineup focuses on the marriage connection and how you navigate parenting children with special…
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Session 2: Helping couples who care for individuals with disabilities and special needs to have a successful marriage.
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Session 3: Helping couples who care for individuals with disabilities and special needs to have a successful marriage.
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Session 4: Helping couples who care for individuals with disabilities and special needs to have a successful marriage.
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Session 5: Helping couples who care for individuals with disabilities and special needs to have a successful marriage.
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This video will help your church think through how to best minister to families, while still considering their unique needs.
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This video will help give ministry leaders the confidence to speak in an encouraging way to those raising individuals with special needs.
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We live in a 'worst-case scenario' world. Watch the news for even a moment and you're bombarded with countless terrible tragedies. But sometimes, our mind is even better at coming…
External Resources
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By the Brook is a refreshing weekend for moms, grandmothers, and female caregivers of individuals impacted by disabilities or chronic illness.
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Base Camp is a father-focused weekend event to support and encourage special-needs dads. Guys come together and relate about the challenges and adventures unique to this life.
Downloadable Resources
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A bible study focused on the Special Need parent and how God has called you into the ministry ahead.
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Rising Above Ministries' Comparison Trap small group curriculum was created especially for moms, grandmothers, and female caregivers of individuals with special needs.
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Our hope that these sessions will inspire men to pursue that extraordinary legacy in their individual families as they lead their families and raise children with Special Needs.
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This study specifically addresses the unique challenges facing couples raising a child with special needs.