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Special Needs

About the Ministry

INCLUSION, ACCESSIBILITY, SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT

The Special Needs Ministry exists to provide a place of belonging and accessibility for those with unique abilities and their families. Our caring staff members, volunteers, and diverse programs are designed to aid children and adults with unique abilities, as we share the love and message of Jesus.

About the Ministry

Have a passion for helping with special needs?

Let us know you're interested, and a dedicated volunteer will walk you through finding the right spot within our various programs.

Access Ministry

Access Ministry

Hand-in-Hand | Shadow Ministry | Bible Club | Serve1st | Camps

Our Hand-in-Hand Group: meets monthly in person to offer support and resources for parents and caregivers of disabled individuals. Spiritual, emotional, and practical support is provided, rooted in the Christian faith.

Shadow Ministry: Connect in person and make new friends with the assistance of helpful Shadow volunteers. 

Bible Club: offers Bible stories in an interactive small group environment. 

Serve1st: is a place to learn about serving others.

Discovery Camp: A respite program that offers caregivers a break while providing participants a welcoming environment filled with joy, purpose, and community through structured Bible-based activities.

Summer Day Camp: four half-days in the summer that are filled with Bible discoveries and friendships.

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Buddy Ministry for Kids on Sundays

Register for a buddy to hang out with your kid!

Register for a buddy to hang out with your kid!

One of the important things we do is partner with families who have children with special needs so that these children can know Jesus’ love. A volunteer Buddy is there to support and help our amazing Christ Fellowship Kids with special needs as they participate in their Christ Fellowship Kids environment. If you are interested in having a Buddy hang out with your kid during Sunday services, please register and connect with someone from your location!

Deaf Ministry

ASL-interpreted services are offered in 3 formats:

Contact us to arrange for any children's or other services needing an interpreter.
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Wheelchair Ministry

Wheelchair Ministry

Serve your local disabled community by helping with a donation/collection campaign for wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, and canes. We maintain a "lending closet" to assist individuals who cannot otherwise afford them. Donors may drop wheelchairs off at the Hand of Hope Center, and those in need may check them out for as long as needed.

On a global level, we partner with Joni and Friends International Disability Ministry (joniandfriends.org) to collect and refurbish those same items. From there, we send them to developing countries to distribute to those in need at no cost.

Support Groups

If you live with a disability, or are a caregiver or volunteer serving the special needs community, join us for one of our weekly gatherings to support, pray for, and encourage one another in God’s Word. We have groups that meet weekly online and in person.