Special Needs Ministries


ALL BELONG
Partners with Christ-centered schools and churches to create and maintain inclusive communities for persons of all abilities.

SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY
The goal of the Special Kids Ministry is to welcome ALL kids into the various programs offered at the church. Buddies can be provided for all church programming, such as day camp, vacation bible school, music camp, confirmation, and various youth activities.

ARISE SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY
Irving Bible Church
Provides arise rooms and pals for Sunday services and some special events, bible study for adults with special needs, respite care once per month, and special events (Easter festival, pool party, and Christmas party) throughout the year.

BELONG DISABILITY MINISTRY
Highland Park United Methodist Church
Belong disABILITY Ministry welcomes people of all abilities, ages, and faith to be part of an adaptive, inclusive community at HPUMC.

INCREDIBLE FRIDAYS
First McKinney Baptist Church
Incredible Fridays is a monthly respite ministry for families that have children with special needs. Parents bring their children, including siblings without disabilities, to First McKinney for three hours once a month. Parents can use this time to do whatever they want – shop, go on a date, relax. The program is free.

KALEIDOSCOPE
Watermark Community Church (Dallas, TX)
Provides encouragement, love, accommodations and inclusive environments for children with special needs from ages 2-22. Everyone is given the opportunity to worship, play, learn about Jesus, and grow together with their peers in an appropriate setting for each child and student.

SPECTRUM OF LIGHT
Revolution Church (McKinney, TX)
Spectrum of Light ministry was created based on the guiding principals of bringing hope and encouragement to families in the midst of unique challenges, breaking down barriers and building bridges for the special needs community to become an active part of Revolution, and providing opportunities for all special needs families to express their gifts in service. Spectrum of Light is offered for ages 0-5th Grade on Sundays during the 10:00AM service. Respite nights are also hosted on the first Friday of each month.

SPECIAL FRIENDS MINISTRY
Prestonwood Baptist Church - (Plano & Prosper Campuses)
Special Friends is a Christ-centered environment with a person-centered emphasis that enables families to focus on the entire family's spiritual growth.

SEEDS OF HOPE
Hope Fellowship (Multiple Campuses)
Children’s special needs ministry that breaks down barriers that keep children with disabilities, Early Childhood through 5th grade, and their families from being able to participate in the community of the church.

YOUNG LIFE CAPERNAUM
Multiple Locations
Young Life Capernaum gives young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the chance to experience fun and adventure, to develop fulfilling friendships and to challenge their limits while building self-esteem through club, camp and other exciting activities.

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