Resources for churches
This is the second in a three part certificate track in Special Needs Children's Ministry. Part 2 will give you hands-on, practical guidance and tools for use in your ministry including: -Planning and Getting Started,…

One in 59 children are born today with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It is a developmental disability characterized by social struggles, communication difficulties, and/or restrictive and repetitive patterns of behavior.

People of all abilities need a church where they can fully belong. Joni and Friends works to equip and mobilize churches to welcome and embrace people of all abilities by removing barriers and creating a church culture that…

What is anxiety and what does it look like in a Sunday School classroom? Use these tips and strategies to help students with anxiety feel comfortable enough in your classroom to absorb gospel truths.
How do we best serve families affected by disability beyond Sundays?

The strengths, needs, and other important information about Emotional-Behavior Disorders as well as an informational sheet to be filled out during or after the training video.

Engaging young adults with disabilities into the life of your church.

Navigating challenging behaviors in special needs ministry.

This brief video provides an introduction to Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disability, and Cerebral Palsy.

Have you ever found yourself thinking "There's this kid..." in your ministry? Share this resource on ADHD, a common hidden disability, with your children's ministry volunteers and church staff.
Tebow Down Guatemala, a ministry of the Tim Tebow Foundation, provides holistic education and resources to children with developmental disabilities in Guatemala and their families.

"God's Gift" is an adapted book that helps you share the gospel with students with special needs in a clear, accessible, and engaging way.

Matt & Ginny Mooney share the mission and vision of 99 Balloons and how it all started because of the life of their son, Eliot.

Help church volunteers support your child with disabilities! This About Me Worksheet shares key details to create a more inclusive and welcoming church experience.

Let’s prioritize making Scripture available and accessible to all, including those in your children’s ministry and disability ministry settings.
