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Get Ready for Good Behavior

Get Ready for Good Behavior

Get Ready for Good Behavior

Pack your Sunday mornings with the things you need for great times together. Gather and share helpful info, arrange rooms, add tools, set schedules, boundaries, and rewards. You'll be ready to go in no time! 

October 23 at 10 a.m. in Houston


Disability Etiquette

Get Ready for Good Behavior

Get Ready for Good Behavior

Let's discuss the common guidelines used to treat, talk to, and assist those with special needs. You'll leave equipped to train others to have the confidence to serve and connect with people with disabilities. 

October 13 at 6:30 p.m. in Austin

Everything Volunteers

Get Ready for Good Behavior

Everything Volunteers

Let's discuss recruiting, training, motivating, and caring for volunteers. We'll share ways to invest your time throughout the year to develop a strong ministry and fresh ideas to keep your team invested, engaged, and feeling blessed.  

 October 22 at 10 a.m. in Dallas/Fort Worth - South

Faith & Teaching

Get Ready for Good Behavior

Everything Volunteers

Let's discuss helping those with special needs grow spiritually. We'll learn creative ways to share the gospel, teach Bible stories, and make baptism and church membership available to all.    

November in Austin

February 19 in Houston

Manage Difficult Behavior

Start & Strengthen Ministry

Manage Difficult Behavior

Let's discuss what to do when someone hits, kicks, bites, removes clothes, runs away, etc. We'll share how to resolve the situation, and the importance of reconciling, recapping, and reporting. 

November 20 at 10 a.m. in Houston

Reasons Refresh

Start & Strengthen Ministry

Manage Difficult Behavior

Let's discuss why we serve those with special needs in our churches. We'll study scripture and define goals that equip us to advocate for ministry, encourage volunteers, and stay strong through tough times.  

January 15 at 11:30 a.m. in Dallas/Fort Worth - North

Everyone Onboard

Start & Strengthen Ministry

Start & Strengthen Ministry

Let’s discuss advocating for a church where those with special needs truly belong. We'll explore ways to get our church leaders on board to support all efforts that allow EVERYONE to worship, learn, and serve.

January in Austin

Start & Strengthen Ministry

Start & Strengthen Ministry

Start & Strengthen Ministry

Let’s discuss programs to launch that help those with disabilities. We'll talk about using your available space, people, and tools and making plans for growth. You'll leave with tips that save time, energy, and money.  

February in Austin & Feb.  17 at 10 a.m. in Dallas/Fort Worth

Better Communication

Events and Activities

Events and Activities

Let's discuss the various languages and devices students use to communicate. We'll review how to interpret behavior, and we'll share ways to style and phrase what we say to achieve positive outcomes.

Events and Activities

Events and Activities

Events and Activities

Let’s discuss the many benefits of offering annual events, weekday programs, and ongoing activities. We'll share unique ideas and ways to choose, plan, and manage events while staying on budget and keeping stress levels low.


Guiding Families

Events and Activities

Guiding Families

Let's discuss the decisions our families need to make regarding education, housing, employment, transportation, legal issues, and finances. We just need to know a bit about each area to help our families a lot.

Understand Challenges

Understand Challenges

Let's discuss the different types of intellectual, developmental, neurodivergent, and physical differences. We'll experience what it's like to have a disability and face everyday challenges.



Tasks & Talent

Understand Challenges

Let’s discuss how to save time and energy by organizing tasks and empowering others. 

We’ll guide you through an exercise that will improve processes while identifying areas to strengthen and opportunities to grow. 


Rooms, Buddies & More

Let’s discuss self-contained classrooms, inclusion programs, and everything that makes them work well. We'll review locations, layouts, features, tools, equipment, and ideas for all ages: children, teens, and adults.  

March 26 at 10 a.m. in Houston

not so tough Questions

This topic is coming soon!

Let’s discuss what to do when we receive incredibly challenging questions or are put in the most difficult situations.   


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