SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY TRAINING SERIES
Videos geared toward volunteers and leaders serving families with special needs. The videos are most applicable to the church setting, but could be used by any organization that seeks to care for individuals with special needs and their families. Each video includes handouts and discussion questions, and there are varying lengths to fit each organization’s needs.
You are free to use these videos however you see fit. And we would love feedback and ideas for future videos! Scroll down or click the “contact” button at the top of the page to send us your thoughts!
Start With Why
Discusses the scriptural basis for special needs ministry, and the various attitudes we can have toward individuals with learning differences.
Condensed - 22:56 minutes
Full-length - 47:29 minutes
Download handouts and discussion questions for “Start With Why” here
Disability 101
Discusses some of the most common disabilities and needs you might encounter in your ministry, as well as how to engage with individuals who may act or communicate differently.
Condensed - 19:16 minutes
Full-length - 45:21 minutes
Download handouts and discussion questions for “Disability 101” here
Behavior Strategies
Discusses the causes of behavior in individuals with special needs and gives strategies to avoid and safely handle challenging situations.
Condensed - 38:50 minutes
Full-length - 1 hour 19 minutes
Download handouts and discussion questions for “Behavior Strategies” here
Future video topics include:
Starting and growing a special needs ministry
Family needs and outreach
Serving adults with special needs
Note: The views expressed in these videos are opinions from my own experience and training, and do not reflect the opinions of any specific organization. In addition, the ways in which the information from each video is disseminated and implemented are solely up to the user.