Resources from Jennifer Ross and Joan Baird's pre-institute workshop "Special Needs Ministry - Chapter 2" during Leadership Institute 2018 at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection.

This document is used to plan for the care of special needs individuals while they are being served in Church of the Resurrection's Matthew's Ministry. It gives staff and volunteers medical, behavioral and skill level information about an individual participant. 

This document is a step by step guide for volunteers assisting with Family Night Out, a respite event for families of special needs ministry participants at Church of the Resurrection.

Simple guidelines used with volunteers at Church of the Resurrection who are working one-on-one with special needs ministry participants.

Document used to inform families and care givers at Church of the Resurrection of the programs and services provided for individuals with special needs. 

Interview with Jennifer Ross, Director of Matthew's Ministry, the special needs population at Church of the Resurrection regarding how to start this type of ministry in a local church.

Interview with Jennifer Ross, Director of Matthew's Ministry, the special needs population ministry at Church of the Resurrection.  Jennifer discusses how to sustain this type of ministry from volunteers to financial considerations.