SPECIAL NEEDS
Creating a place where everyone can SHINE.
Our special needs ministry exists to provide community, inclusion, and a place to belong for individuals with special needs and their families.
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SPECIAL NEEDS DISCIPLE-MAKERS
We are looking for volunteers who are teachable, kind, and who love God and others! No prior experience with Special Needs is required—just a willing heart!
All applicants must interview with the Special Needs team, and if selected, will be invited to observe as a “Potential Buddy.” Before serving in any class, volunteers must also complete both the Special Needs Volunteer Application and Safe Harbor process.
CHILDREN/PRESCHOOL INCLUSION
We believe God created all children and loves each and every one of them! We have a place for your child. Complete a Special Needs Profile, and someone from our ministry will contact you about placing your child in the proper class.
We would love to provide a place for your child. Due to a surge in new visitors, we have a shortage of buddies across our program. A parent or caregiver will need to remain in the class until we have a buddy who can provide support.
STUDENTS
Our Student Connect Group meets every Sunday at 10am and Student Discipleship meets Wednesdays from 6-8pm in Room 108. Each participant must complete a Special Needs Profile. No registration is required.
We would love to provide a place for your student. Due to a surge in new visitors, we have a shortage of buddies across our program. A parent or caregiver will need to remain in the class until we have a buddy who can provide support.
ADULTS
Our Adult Connect Group meets every Sunday at 11:30am and Adult Discipleship meets Wedensdays from 6-8pm in Room 108. Each participant must complete a Special Needs Profile. No registration is required.
Due to a surge in new visitors, we have a shortage of buddies across our program. A parent or caregiver will need to remain in the class until we have a buddy who can provide support.
The Hub
Our Special Needs Ministry is growing, and we’re looking for disciple-makers who are ready to invest in the lives of our families with special needs to step up and serve. If you are teachable, kind, love Jesus, and have a heart to help others grow in their faith, we would love to talk with you! […] Middle and High School students with special needs are invited to join our Connect Group on Sundays at 10am in Room 108 for worship, Bible lessons, and a fun, adaptive environment with Buddy support. No registration is required, but all participants must complete a Special Needs Support Profile, and due to a recent increase in […] Adults with special needs are invited to join our Connect Group on Sundays at 10am in Room 108 for worship, Bible lessons, and a fun, adaptive environment with Buddy support. No registration is required, but all participants must complete a Special Needs Support Profile, and due to a recent increase in visitors, a parent or […] Wednesday nights are our favorite nights! Students and adults with special needs (6th grade and up) are invited to join us from 6–8pm in Room 108 for worship, interactive lessons, small groups, and active fun with Buddy support. No registration is required, but a Special Needs Support Profile must be completed, and due to a […] If your preschooler or K–5 child with special needs requires one-on-one support in a typical class, please email [email protected] to learn more about our inclusion program. A Special Needs Support Profile is required before attending, and due to a current Buddy shortage, a parent or caregiver must stay until support is available. Hey Shine Families! Join us for a pot-luck “tapas” Christmas party before the Advent Worship Service. Please bring a platter of small bites to share with everyone. (Think: charcuterie board, appetizers, finger foods, or tapas-style dishes) Nothing that requires utensils, please! We’ll eat together and then head upstairs to the sanctuary for a night of […] Shine Special Needs STUDENTS! Get ready for the biggest, craziest, and most awesome weekend of your life! Shine’s ONE WKND is a time for our students to dive deep into God’s Word, have fun with our friends, and experience inclusion with the Johnson Ferry Student Ministry! Join our special needs ministry for a sensory-friendly simulcast of the 3pm Christmas Eve service. We’ll keep the lights and volume low, and there will be plenty of space to move around. Sensory tools, headphones, and a sensory room will be available as needed. All ages are welcome! We will even close with Silent Night […]Special Needs
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Lynn Wilkerson – Special Needs Minister
678.784.5374
