Special Needs Ministry - West Ridge Church

 We believe that every single person deserves the opportunity to hear and respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are especially passionate about reaching families of loved ones with special needs. Since launching our Special Needs Ministry more than 10 years ago, we have watched this ministry grow, flourish, and bless families in ways we never could have imagined.

Our Special Needs Ministry has groups and events available for people of all ages, ensuring your entire family can connect with the family of West Ridge Church.

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Want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our special needs families? No matter your experience level, we will provide the training and guidance you need to feel confident and ensure that you have the best experience serving in this incredibly rewarding ministry!

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There's A Place For You

"We are not babysitting your kids, we are making disciples of Jesus" - Brian Bloye

There are a lot of barriers that can come with caring for an individual with special needs. Our heart is to create space for families and individuals with special needs to not just be cared for but to understand the foundational truth of how much they are loved by God. Find out how the Gilchrist family found a place where they could all grow in their walk with God! .

NOT JUST ANOTHER SUNDAY

CLASSES WE OFFER

Whether your child thrives in a group environment or one-on-one, we have something for you!


🧩 Out of the Box

🧩 One-on-one Inclusion

Out of the Box

Our Out of the Box settings offer individuals with special needs the opportunity to participate in worship, a Bible lesson, and arts and crafts related to the lesson. We offer 4 classes, designated by age group, for during each Sunday service at 9am, 11am, and 12:45pm.

Nursery/Pre-K Class

The class for Nursery/Pre-K offers a smaller, self-contained room for children under the age of 5 in which they receive a modified lesson based on their abilities and is located on the Pre-K hallway.

K-5th grade class

This class for K-5th  offers a modified lesson including worship, bible lesson, and craft on our special needs hallway. Children will have 1:1 support in this classroom with opportunities to visit the typical children’s area as they are able to be included.

Teen Class

This class offers a modified classroom setting for children ages 12-22yrs old.

Adult Class

This class offers a modified classroom setting for adults ages 23yrs and older.

Have questions? Get in touch with our ministry assistant, Renae Boulogne!

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One-on-one Inclusion Ministry

Ages Birth-5th Grade

The one-on-one ministry gives children with special needs the opportunity to attend West Ridge Kids with one-on-one personalized care and attention from a trained team member during one of our Sunday services at 9am, 11am, or 12:45pm.

If your loved one requires individual care, please contact us prior to your visit so that we can have a team member ready to welcome you and be your child’s buddy for their visit.

Want to find out more? Click below to get in touch with our ministry leader, Danielle Still.

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SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY EVENTS




We hold events throughout the year with YOU in mind!

BREAKAWAY

Breakaway is a free respite event offered twice a year for Special Needs parents – including 4 hours of supervised fun planned just for your children!

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NIGHT OF THE STARS

Night of the Stars is our annual prom for individuals (ages 14 & up) with Special Needs!

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We can't wait to meet you and your family!