Special Needs Ministry Training/Austin, Texas

Whether you are a church blessed with a few children or a number of children affected by special needs or a parent looking for support in starting a special needs ministry, we would love to have you join us for one of our training sessions.

Special Needs Ministry Training Part I:  
July 16, 2011 and February 4, 2012

8:30 am - 1:30 p.m.

"How to Start a Special Needs Ministry":  Attend a one-hour training that will help you think outside the box on what this ministry can look like.  We will discuss ideas on how to get your church leadership and
congregation on board, changing a culture and recruiting, training and motivating volunteers.  We will also discuss some of the obstacles and blessings you will encounter in this ministry.

B.U.D.D.Y. I:  Join us for a three-hour B.U.D.D.Y. training.  This training focuses on the nuts and bolts of working with a variety of disabilities and age groups.  During this portion of the training we will discuss behavior modification strategies, handling seizures, general safety and security issues, as well as many other topics.

Special Needs Ministry Training Part II:  
September 10, 2011 and March 3, 2012

8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

"Advocacy vs. Influence:"  Sometimes we need to step in and advocate for adults and children affected by a challenge and sometimes it is time to stop advocating and focus on influencing a culture.  Join us for a one hour session on learning the difference.

B.U.D.D.Y. II:  This course will give you resources for structuring your ministry in terms of administration, leadership and volunteer development.  You will also learn additional strategies for classroom management and behavior modification.
  
     The cost per training day is $25 for a continental breakfast, lunch and materials.  Unfortunately, we are unable to provide childcare at this time.

     For reservations and questions contact Bill and Deana Boggess by posting on this blog or E-mail sntraining@hcbc.com or theboggi@aim.com.  We look forward to hearing from you.

Additional Services:

     Make an appointment for a team to visit your church and help you get started or reach another level of ministry.  The team will be happy to share with your Sunday morning volunteers, whether they are mainstream or special needs teachers.
         

Taking Next Steps

In my last post I mentioned I was at the "Colorado Christian Writer's Conference."  It was such an incredible blessing to even be there.  The parents of my students gave me a gracious gift of money and a plane ticket to attend.  God prepared the way for me in so many aspects and blessed me with some amazing and supportive friends.

When my father passed away eight years ago I made a promise to God that I would do whatever He asked of me, no matter what, even if it meant public speaking.  It has been an incredible ride since that day.  God started off that promise with my being asked to speak twice within the first month but I must say as long as you hold onto God for the ride, it truly is incredible.

My husband and I directed a special needs ministry for 13 years and a year ago we stepped out to pursue God's next steps for us.  We are trying to be available in whatever way we can.  We offer church training in an all day seminar and would also love to visit your church if you need help and encouragement in offering support to families affected by special needs.

For the last year God has laid it on my heart to share our 13 year journey and the mistakes we learned from as well as the blessings.  I am hoping to have the book published and released within the next year. I am so grateful for the ways my life has changed by serving in special needs ministry.  I look forward to sharing our journey with you and I especially look forward to hearing about yours.

Blessings-