Special Needs

Our Vision

To create an inclusive, loving, safe and supportive community where individuals with special needs and their families can experience the love of Christ, grow in their faith, and actively participate in the life of the church.

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Our Core Practices

We believe that every person is made in the image of God and has unique gifts and abilities. Our ministry will strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, safe and included.

  1. We’ve created a space just for our special friends with differing levels of need.
  2. We have a team that loves children and has been thoroughly vetted to serve.

Inspired by the love and compassion of Jesus, we will provide care and support to individuals with special needs and their families, recognizing and responding to their unique challenges and needs as resources allow.

  1. We are always looking for resources, partnerships, and other opportunities to serve our families. 
  2. We love being able to serve them and allow them to come to church together. 
  3. Our team allows our children to play and express themselves freely in this space as much as we can allow for the safety of others.

We are committed to fostering the spiritual growth of individuals with special needs, providing opportunities for them to learn about God, grow in their faith, and experience the joy of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

  1. Every week there is a time for Bible, prayer, and worship in our classroom.

About the Ministry

Pre-K to Adults

Currently serving Pre-K to 12th grade on Sunday mornings. Aged 18+ with monthly gatherings and workshops.

Space is limited

Space is limited in the classroom Sunday mornings, so the intake process is very important for us to be prepared and open communication.

Volunteer Based

This is a volunteer ministry, meaning it runs on the love and service of church members. Which may mean that our ability to serve a certain level of needs may not be possible.

Background Checks

Every volunteer is subject to reference checks, background checks, and director approval.

Child Intake Process

Due to the differing nature of needs and ability of our volunteer teams, we have an intake process for every special friend that comes to join us. This process helps us to better understand the child and how to serve them. Our simple intake steps are listed below:

Fill out the intake form

Fill out the intake form

This form helps us to get a better grasp on needs, care, and how to serve the child and your family to the best of our ability.

*We do not take a child in on Sunday mornings without an intake process for the safety of the child, other friends, families and team.

Intake Form
Follow Up from our Special Needs Director

Follow Up from our Special Needs Director

Our director, Candace Canada, will reach out to welcome you and follow up from the form. This allows us a chance to chat and discuss any care needs, observations, and for you to ask questions.
Plan the first visit

Plan the first visit

Come join in with our other friends and team at church! Visit our SCFamily welcome desk in the SCFamily main lobby at our Arrowood Campus! Our volunteers will be able to check you in and get you connected with our Special Needs team.

Come serve with us!

Sign up to serve!

This ministry is growing and is in need of more to join the team. Pray about stepping in to love on our special friends and their families as we create a space in our church where they can call home. 

  1. Serve Form
    1. Click Background Check
    2. Clear Background and Reference Check
  2. Meet Candace for prep and training
  3. Get on schedule to serve our special friends!

Parent Resources

Looking for biblical resources for your family? Check out our Parent Resources page for more info!

Parent ResourcesDigital Bulletin

Questions about Special Needs Ministry? Comments? Get ahold of us!

Get Updates

Receive text updates by texting "SCFamily to 94000".