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Special Needs Ministry

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Sunday Mornings

Special Needs Programming is available during both Worship Service and Life Group times 9:30am and 11:00am on Sunday mornings. We offer age-appropriate ministries so everyone can participate in ways that meet their developmental level.

Preschool/Kids at 9:30 and 11:00
Teen/Adult Life Group 9:30, Worship 11:00

If you’d like to learn more about our ministry, we’d love the opportunity to connect with you! Whether you are a special needs family or someone interested in serving as a volunteer in our ministry, please take a few moments to complete the appropriate form below.

Registration Form

We strive to create a safe, supportive environment where individuals of all abilities can come to know Jesus, experience His love, and discover His plan for their lives.

Fearfully & Wonderfully Made – Psalm 139:14

Self Contained Classrooms

Our self contained classroom offers adapted Bible lessons, music and worship, crafts and free play. We use play and visual systems to encourage interaction as we learn about Jesus.

Sensory Room

A room comprised with fun and interactive ways to proactively support proprioceptive, vestibular, auditory, visual, and tactile regulation.

Inclusion

Our supported, age appropriate inclusion pairs a Buddy with your loved one who will assist them as needed to participate in classroom activities and interact with their peers.

High Quality Care

Our ministry team includes Special Education Educators, Speech Pathologists, and other specialized professionals who are equipped to provide great care for your child.

Parent's Night Out

We offer Special Needs Family Parents Night Out events throughout the year for Special Need individuals from birth to adult. These events are open to the community and not limited to members of Christ Fellowship.

Frequently Asked Questions

Before your first visit, we encourage parents, guardians, or caregivers of individuals with special needs to complete our Registration Form. This information helps our team prepare and equips our volunteers with the details they need to make your first experience at Christ Fellowship as welcoming and enjoyable as possible—for you and your loved one!
Enter through the Children’s Entrance on the east side of the building, and proceed to the check-in station in the lobby. After your first visit, check in at any of the other check-in stations by typing in your cell phone number. Print out their name tag and your corresponding pickup tag.
From the check-in station in our Children’s Building foyer, our Greeters will guide you to the Special Needs Classroom. If you need accessible parking, our lot has designated spots for those with disability placards. If you prefer a sensory friendly check-in, please indicate on your registration form and we will contact you with further information.
Our Special Needs Ministry supports ages birth through adult.
We offer individualized support to meet each person’s unique needs. Options may include:

Attending their age-appropriate ministry with a teacher who is aware of and prepared to support their needs.

Inclusion – being paired with a Special Needs Ministry Buddy who accompanies them to their age-appropriate ministry.

Self Contained Classroom – engaging in the Special Needs Ministry sensory and teaching classrooms for a fun, supportive experience. We use play and visual systems to encourage interaction as they learn about Jesus. These rooms are staffed with loving, trained individuals who focus on providing a safe and enjoyable experience for your child.

You will drop off your loved one off in the Special Needs classroom, where they will either attend worship as a group, attend their age-appropriate Life Group or remain in the classroom. You will pick them up from the same location.
Yes! You can contact our team to schedule an in-person visit.
If you have questions about Sunday mornings, please reach out to our Special Needs Minister, Jimmie Gillum. She will be happy to answer any questions you have.