<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Next Step Ministries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Next Step Ministries]]></description><link>https://www.nextstepministries.net/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2026 02:52:22 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.nextstepministries.net/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why We Operate as a Vendor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Next Step is a family-chosen vendor rather than a DBHDD provider.  That distinction is important. ]]></description><link>https://www.nextstepministries.net/post/why-we-operate-as-a-vendor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">229f255a-78cb-48ba-bf80-8d8441a7e5e9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:26:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/377511_ba637422344a48178e906302122dc25f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_837,h_556,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hello72294</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our History]]></title><description><![CDATA[After being a physical therapist in the school system, Lori Baker knew something needed to change.]]></description><link>https://www.nextstepministries.net/post/our-history</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad31902-f3e8-42fc-be06-8a03928e7f62</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:24:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/377511_870da2c673b54d34873878b7c0ddf748~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hello72294</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legacy &#38; Leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Founder, Lori Baker (retired) with the Board Chair, Jeff Nevison and Nour Botros, Executive Director work together to steward the legacy GOD has given Next Step Ministries.]]></description><link>https://www.nextstepministries.net/post/copy-of-welcoming-our-new-executive-director</link><guid isPermaLink="false">c4bc382a-ce76-4028-be48-ee8a98beec1a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:53:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/377511_6a3df925f33547bab91ff3ed7498ac5f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hello72294</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mary's Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[She often says that while parents of children with disabilities are given this sacred responsibility, the staff at NSM choose it. And that choice matters. It reflects the goodness still present in the world - the same goodness she saw God weave into her family’s story even through fear and uncertainty.]]></description><link>https://www.nextstepministries.net/post/marys-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">37bef2fd-5d3b-474d-8a56-0722c6993ecd</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:52:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/377511_aadc0f5554f746f798360ada13362980~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_913,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hello72294</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shamika's Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Next Step Ministries has given Jakerion independence, purpose, and confidence,” Shamika said. “He’s made friends with everyone and takes such pride in what he does.”]]></description><link>https://www.nextstepministries.net/post/shamika-and-jakerion--client-family-spotlight</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1cceeaff-b252-4173-a3fd-e75f4a8b5dfb</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:49:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/377511_f44e466206c04dae8351d4840b7b60cd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hello72294</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>