Special Needs
Jesus loves all people
In a church where people matter, we recognize that some of the people in our church body have needs which require extra support and care. As we have been called to GO MAKE DISCIPLES, this includes people with special needs.
Essential Special Needs Ministry seeks to support those with special needs, their families, and our church family as we seek to make disciples of everyone. We provide hands-on support within classrooms, modified curriculum when needed, social and behavioral support, sensory-friendly church service and classroom, and a community of believers who want to ensure that those with special needs belong at Spring Creek Church.
PARTNER IN PRAYER WITH US
Essential is God's ministry. We know that God is doing a mighty work, and we need His continued guidance to serve families with special needs. We are calling on volunteers, family liaisons, respite workers, and church members with open hearts to support this important ministry. Together, we can create an environment where every child and family feels seen, supported, and loved.
To ensure this ministry thrives, we also need your help with logistical details and prayers. On the first Sunday of every month at 8:00 AM, our prayer team gathers in the KidsCreek wing to pray for the ministry and all it encompasses. We invite you to join us for a time of prayer, praise, and reflection on the incredible work God has done and will continue to do.
We look forward to seeing how God moves in this ministry, and we thank you for being a part of it!
GET INVOLVED WITH US
God has enabled each of us with unique gifts and abilities. If you desire to serve within our special needs ministry, we have a place for you! We currently have openings during the 9:00 AM worship service and Wednesday evening support for AWANA and LOFT student ministries in the fall. We provide training, ongoing coaching and collaboration to make sure you are serving in a successful capacity and exactly where the Lord has called you!
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- CHILDRENS (0-5TH GRADE)
- STUDENTS (6TH-12TH GRADE)
- ADULTS
CHILDRENS (0-5TH GRADE)
Essential Special Needs Ministry supports any child ages 0-5th grade (identified as having special needs) during the 9:00 AM service each Sunday and within its AWANA ministry who can be fully included with their peers and participate with adapted materials and/or expectations.
Support is individualized using an Individualized Spiritual Plan (ISP), and ranges from full inclusion with typical peers, to reverse inclusion within the sensory room. Components of our program include, but are not limited to:
- Trained staff with 1:1 support when needed
- Adapted curriculum
- Visual schedules and supports
- Behavior support tools
- Sensory learning opportunities
- Super friend peer engagement
Individual Spiritual Plan (ISP)
ISPs are a required tool for parents whose children need extra support. These plans help us communicate your child's needs to the Special Needs Team, including their preferences, likes and dislikes, as well as any tools and spiritual goals we can use to minister to them in the best and most effective way. Please take a moment to fill out the form below to help us better understand your child's unique needs and support them in a meaningful way.
STUDENTS (6TH-12TH GRADE)
Essential Special Needs Ministry supports any student from 6th-12th grade (identified as having special needs) during the 6:30 PM service each Wednesday. Additional support times may be identified and incorporated as the ministry grows.
Student Ministry support is individualized using an Individualized Spiritual Plan (ISP), with support ranging from full inclusion support with typical peers to reverse inclusion support within a chill space. Components of our program include, but are not limited to:
- Trained staff with 1:1 support when needed
- Adapted curriculum for Bible study
- Adapted note-taking
- Sensory supports within large group activities
- Chill space available for needed breaks
- Visual schedules and supports
- Behavior support tools
- Small Group Bible Study in a quiet space
- Smaller scale activities available during large group/louder formal activities
Individual Spiritual Plan (ISP)
ISPs are a required tool for parents whose student needs extra support. These plans help us communicate your student's needs to the Special Needs Team, including their preferences, likes and dislikes, as well as any tools and spiritual goals we can use to minister to them in the best and most effective way. Please take a moment to fill out the form below to help us better understand your student's unique needs and support them in a meaningful way.
ADULTS
Essential Special Needs Ministry supports adults (identified as having special needs) during the 10:30 AM service each Sunday morning in Room 21. Additional support times may be identified and incorporated as the ministry grows.
Components of our program include, but are not limited to:
- Designated room for live streamed service allowing for smaller and quieter space
- Trained volunteers who can engage with adults with special needs
- Trained staff to interact with adults with special needs to direct them to the community resources needed
- Closed Captioning of the livestreamed service
- Sensory friendly accessible environment with support staff when needed
