Special Needs Ministry
Connecting Families with Special Needs to the Church
Church is for everyone!! We offer services in Special Needs Ministry for kids, students, and adults.
We provide an environment that is safe, fun, loving, and conducive to their specific learning ability to teach about Jesus. One way we do this is by keeping our student-to teacher ratio low.
If you are planning a first-time visit, please fill out the visitor form below.
The Special Needs Director will call within 2 business days (if it is after 3:00pm on Thursday, you will get a call back on Monday). This helps us insure the best accommodations for your student.
If you visit on a Sunday without talking to the Special Needs Director first, we may not be able to accommodate your students that day, due to space and teacher ratios.
If you have any questions, please email Katina Yeargain, Special Needs Director.
Thank you for trusting us to provide a safe, fun, loving environment for your special needs student to learn about Jesus. I look forward to meeting you!
Special Needs Summer event registrations open Saturday, 3/30.
Questions? Email Katina!
Special Needs VBS
June 10–13, 9am-12pm
- Special Needs VBS is open to ages 5-18 years old.
- $10 registration fee covers all materials, snacks, & t-shirt.
- VBS is a very fast paced day, with lots of moving and transitioning. We would like for your child to feel as safe and comfortable as possible, therefore VBS may not not be the best place for all Special Needs Students.
- If you do not attend Grace Fellowship Special Needs Ministry on Sundays, please contact our director, Katina Yeargain, so that she can learn more about your student to ensure our VBS program is a good fit for your student!
Camp in the Wild
July 8-11, 9am-2pm
- Camp is for Students with Special Needs: ages 5 through adults. This camp is for students with a physical, developmental, or intellectual disability.
- $100 Camp fee (Registration includes $50 nonrefundable deposit)
*Grace Fellowship's Special Needs Camp, Camp in the Wild, is a 4 day faith based camp. Your student will learn that Jesus is Wild about them! They will enjoy crafts, games, science experiments, and much more. Our day is a fun, fast paced day, and unfortunately the needs of everyone cannot be met. If your student has trouble with transitions, has diapering needs, or has behaviors that would harm themselves or others, this camp is not the best place for them. If you are unsure your student meets the criteria, please email our Special Needs Director, Katina Yeargain, before registering.
Our Intake Process
After visiting, we will send your child home with an intake packet. These documents help us gather information to understand your child's needs better and serve them in the best way possible. For questions or more information, please do not hesitate to contact our Special Needs Director, Katina Yeargain.
Bridge Eligibility
To provide the best environment for each individual to grow in their faith, every prospective participant must meet the following criteria:
- Must not be aggressive*, pose a threat to themselves or others, or have such severe medical needs requiring specialized care.
With this in mind, a case-by-case decision will be made based on a participant’s medical, emotional, and behavioral needs.
*The Special Needs Ministry defines aggressive behavior as behavior that is forceful, hostile verbally/ physically.
If you would like to tour our ministry before attending, please contact Special Needs Director, Katina Yeargain at (903) 530-1619 to set up a time.
Opportunities for Involvement
Each of our participants are involved in worship and Bible lesson time in a most appropriate way to learn about God's love for them during our 8:45AM and 10:45AM services.
Sunday Morning Bridge Preschool/Elementary
Preschool/ Elementary meets in the Special Needs Ministry area, located in the Children's Building. Our volunteers assist with worship, Bible study, and much more with our special needs children.
Sunday Mornings- Junior High & High School Special Needs
On Sunday mornings, at 9am we meet in the Special Needs Adult room located in the Kids Building. At the 11am service, we meet in the Student Ministry Building downstairs in rooms 101 and 105. Volunteers accompany special needs youth to the Junior High Sunday morning service for worship, teaching, and fellowship. We also have a special time of Bible study, games, friendship, and more with our special needs youth in our classrooms.
Sunday Mornings Special Needs Adults
Special Needs Adults meet at 9am and 11am in the Adult Special Needs Room located in the Kids Building. This class is for individuals who have completed high school. Our volunteers assist with worship, Bible study, and much more with our special needs adults.
Special Events
- Vacation Bible School
- Family Events
- Respite Nights
- Summer Camp