SPECIAL NEEDS
Creating a place where everyone can SHINE.
Our special needs ministry exists to provide community, inclusion, and a place to belong for individuals with special needs and their families.
We’re so grateful for the growth we’ve seen!
Many of our Sunday and Wednesday groups are currently full, but we’d be happy to help you find a place. Please contact us to check availability.
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SPECIAL NEEDS DISCIPLE-MAKERS
We are looking for volunteers who are teachable, kind, and who love God and others! No prior experience with Special Needs is required—just a willing heart!
All applicants must interview with the Special Needs team, and if selected, will be invited to observe as a “Potential Buddy.” Before serving in any class, volunteers must also complete both the Special Needs Volunteer Application and Safe Harbor process. This process takes about 2 months, so if you are interested now is the time!
WHAT IS A BUDDY?
A Buddy supports a person with special needs and helps them thrive at church through social, physical, and/or behavioral support. But the most important job a Buddy does is point our families to Jesus. Some Buddies serve one-on-one in a typical classroom, while others provide support to small groups in a class dedicated to people with special needs. No experience is necessary to be a Buddy. We are looking for people who are teachable, kind, and love Jesus. If you want to learn more about being a Buddy, email [email protected] or fill out an application.
CHILDREN/PRESCHOOL INCLUSION
We believe God created every child and loves each one deeply.
Due to a recent surge in new visitors, many of our classes are currently full because we maintain a one-on-one buddy-to-student environment. If you would like to join our waitlist, please let us know HERE, and we will contact you as soon as a buddy becomes available.
STUDENTS
Our Student Connect Group meets every Sunday at 10am, and Student Discipleship meets on Wednesdays from 6–8pm in Room 108.
Due to a recent surge in new visitors, we are currently experiencing a shortage of buddies across our program. Many of our Wednesday night groups are full, but we would love for you to join our waitlist HERE, and we will contact you as soon as a buddy becomes available.
There may be availability in some of our Sunday groups, so please reach out to our team to check current openings HERE.
ADULTS
Our Adult Connect Group meets every Sunday at 11:30am and Adult Discipleship meets Wednesdays from 6-8pm in Room 108.
While we would love to provide a place for your child, due to a recent surge of new visitors, we are currently experiencing a shortage of buddies across our program. Many of our Wednesday night groups are full, but we would love for you to join our waitlist HERE, and we will contact you as soon as a buddy becomes available.
There may be availability in some of our Sunday groups, so please reach out to our team to check current openings HERE.
The Hub
Our Special Needs Ministry is growing, and we’re looking for disciple-makers who are ready to invest in the lives of our families with special needs to step up and serve. If you are teachable, kind, love Jesus, and have a heart to help others grow in their faith, we would love to talk with you! […] Parents, we have created a resource center for you that has everything you need to know about what’s happening for your students at Johnson Ferry. Check it out below! Our Student Connect Group meets at 10am in Room 108. Due to a recent surge in new visitors, we are currently experiencing a shortage of buddies across our program. Many of our groups are full, but we would love for you to join our waitlist and we will contact you as soon as a buddy becomes […] Our Adult Connect Group meets every Sunday at 11:30am in Room 108. While we would love to provide a place for your child, due to a recent surge of new visitors, we are currently experiencing a shortage of buddies across our program. Many of our Wednesday night groups are full, but we would love for […] Due to a recent surge in new visitors, we are currently experiencing a shortage of buddies across our program. Many of our Wednesday Night Groups are full, but we would love for you to join our waitlist and we will contact you as soon as a buddy becomes available. We believe God created every child and loves each one deeply. Due to a recent surge in new visitors, many of our classes are currently full because we maintain a one-on-one buddy-to-student environment. If you would like to join our waitlist, please let us know HERE, and we will contact you as soon as a buddy […]Special Needs
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Lynn Wilkerson – Special Needs Minister
678.784.5374



