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Church Training Resources2024-02-22T14:48:26-08:00

Church Training Resources

Helping churches welcome and embrace people with disabilities.

Church Training Resources

Welcoming and embracing people of all abilities with the love of Christ.

People of all abilities need a church where they can fully belong.

Our Ministry Mentors will come alongside you and your church to help you identify and remove barriers that impact people with disabilities.

Through training and resources, we can equip you and your church with practical tools for including people of all abilities into the life and ministry of your church, helping people with disabilities find their place in the body of Christ.

“In fact some parts of the body that seem weakest and least important are actually the most necessary” (I Corinthians 12:22, NLT).

Are you interested in connecting with a Ministry Mentor?

Enter your zip code to find a Joni and Friends mentor nearest you.

Do you have questions? We would love to connect with you!

Do you have questions? We would love to connect with you!

Getting Started

Volunteer – Recruiting & Training

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Engaging Church Leadership

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Growing Your Ministry

Adapting Curriculum & Teaching Methods

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Behavior Modification

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Insights and perspective for church leaders welcoming people of all abilities.

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Summary of Resources

Online Course Available

A Guide to Welcoming and Embracing People with Special Needs

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This 4-week course will equip you and your church with practical tools for including people of all abilities into the life and ministry of your church and help people with disabilities find their place in the body of Christ.

  • START a Special Needs Ministry
  • RECRUIT Passionate Volunteers
  • ENGAGE Church Leadership
  • ADAPT Curriculum and Teaching Methods
  • MANAGE Challenging Behavior
  • MODEL Inclusive Ministry

Solve Common Challenges

Have a question? Talk to a Ministry Mentor!

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