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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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Rooms, Buddies, Tools & More: DFW
Get Ready for Good Behavior: DFW South
Managing Difficult Behavior: Houston
Hosted by First Baptist Dallas on November 6 from Noon to 2 p.m. Lunch served
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.
Managing Difficult Behavior: Houston
Get Ready for Good Behavior: DFW South
Managing Difficult Behavior: Houston
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. Reserve your spot:
Faith & Teaching: Austin
Get Ready for Good Behavior: DFW South
Get Ready for Good Behavior: DFW South
Hosted by an Austin Church on Nov. 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Helping our special needs students grow spiritually requires us to be a little more inventive in our teaching style. Together, let's discover creative ways to share the gospel, teach Bible stories, and make baptism and church membership available to all.
Get Ready for Good Behavior: DFW South
Get Ready for Good Behavior: DFW South
Get Ready for Good Behavior: DFW South
Hosted by Christ Fellowship Mansfield on January 14th from 10–11:30 a.m.
We'll discuss how to pack programs full of the things that lead to great times together. We'll discuss how arranging rooms, adding tools, setting schedules, defining boundaries, and offering rewards encourage good behavior. Plus, we'll review best practices for collecting and sharing student information.
Everyone Onboard: Austin
Faith & Teaching: Houston
Hosted by Red Rocks Church on January 26 at 6:30 p.m.
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.
Faith & Teaching: Houston
Faith & Teaching: Houston
Hosted by two Houston locations on Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to Noon
We'll 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.
Start & Strengthen Ministry: Austin & DFW
Hosted by Bent Tree Bible on Feb. 17 from 10:30 a.m. to Noon and by an Austin Church on February 26 at 6:30 p.m.
We'll 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.
Rooms, Buddies, Tools & More: Houston
Hosted by Riverpoint Church in Houston on 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.
Reasons Refresh: DFW North
Reasons Refresh: DFW North
Reasons Refresh: DFW North
We'll 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.
Disability Etiquette
Reasons Refresh: DFW North
Reasons Refresh: DFW North
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.
Everything Volunteers
Reasons Refresh: DFW North
Everything Volunteers
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.
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.