Texas Meetings
Attend a meeting with other church leaders to learn and share ways to serve those with special needs in your community. You'll leave inspired and better equipped to include those with disabilities in all you do. Online options are often available. Bring your ideas and questions, or come to find support from our herd of folks who love Jesus and believe everyone has an ability to worship, learn, and serve.
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At Christ Fellowship Mansfield and on Zoom on Jan. 29th from 10:30 a.m. to Noon.
Pack your Sundays full of the things that lead to good behavior. We'll learn to better understand behaviors, prepare our environment to reduce triggers, use effective tools, and teach everyone to respond positively and effectively. Shannon oversees the special needs ministry at Irving Bible Church. For years, she has taught church leaders how to help every child exhibit their best behavior. Christ Fellowship is at 1800 E Broad Street in
Mansfield, Texas.
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At Bent Tree Bible and on Zoom
on Feb. 17 from 10:30 a.m. to Noon
Why do we work so hard to serve those with special needs? The reasons are many and reviewing them will refresh our minds and renew our spirits. Laura Roodenburg is a Ministry Relations Manager at Joni and Friends and meets with churches throughout Texas. She'll share inspiring stories, interesting facts, and Biblical direction. Bent Tree is at 4141 International Parkway in Carrollton, Texas.
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At two Houston churches on Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to Noon and on Zoom.
Join us as we discuss inventive teaching styles, helpful resources, and creative ways to share Bible truths, even when the room is noisy and active. Plus, let's discuss making baptism and church membership available to all.
Kingsland Baptist is at
Hosted by Mosaic Church (12675 Research Blvd, Austin, TX) on February 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Why do we work so hard to serve those with special needs? Reviewing the many reasons will refresh our minds and renew our spirits. Laura Roodenburg is a Ministry Relations Manager at Joni and Friends and meets with churches throughout Texas. She'll share inspiring stories, interesting facts, and Biblical direction. Dinner served.
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Disability Etiquette DFW South
Hosted by Christ Fellowship Mansfield on March 25 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and online. Good manners are always in style, but they can be confusing. What should we say, not say, do, and not do when we are with those with special needs? Let's get together and review common guidelines and share tips we've learned. You'll leave with more confidence to train others to interact and serve those with disabilities well.
Rooms, Buddies, Tools & More: Houston
Hosted by Riverpoint Church and online March 26 from 10 a.m. to Noon
We'll 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.
Everything Volunteers
Managing Difficult Behavior
Managing Difficult Behavior
We'll 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.
Managing Difficult Behavior
Managing Difficult Behavior
Managing Difficult Behavior
When a student's behavior escalates, it's easy to freeze or overreact. Join us to learn ways to respond well, protect everyone, and resolve the situation. Plus, we'll discuss best practices for reconciling, recapping, and reporting.
Everyone Onboard
Managing Difficult Behavior
Everyone Onboard
We'll 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.
Understand Challenges
not so tough Questions
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
not so tough Questions
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.
not so tough Questions
not so tough Questions
not so tough Questions
Let’s discuss what to do when we receive incredibly challenging questions or are put in the most difficult situations.
Better Communication
not so tough Questions
not so tough Questions
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.
guiding Families
Events and Activities
Events and Activities
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.
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.