The church is mandated to disciple our children by teaching them everything the Lord has commanded us. This responsibility includes discipling children with disability. This 2-session course equips Children’s ministry leaders and volunteers with the biblical insights and an understanding of common special needs among children. We will learn ways to engage them as well as adapt teaching methods and activities that help foster belonging and meaningful engagement.

Overall, you will be presented strategies for holistic management of issues to gain an understanding that there are many complex pastoral issues surrounding disability inclusion and be convicted of the importance of building relationships with special families, ultimately strategizing for disability inclusion.

Session 1

  • ⁠Define the Biblical goal and core heartbeat of an Inclusive discipleship of children, recognising that children with and without disabilities belong together in the classroom
  • Develop a better understanding of some common special needs in children you may teach in the Sunday School classroom
  • Identify, describe and apply useful behavioural management strategies to manage unexpected behaviour, encourage good behaviour and prevent challenging behaviour
  • ⁠Understand how children with special needs can be loved and discipled through implementing inclusive practices in the Sunday School classroom

Session 2

  • Identify the key components of a physically and emotionally safe Sunday school classroom environment
  • The Church Enabled to Welcome and Disciple People of All Abilities
  • Model inclusive attitudes and language to shape understanding and promote empathy among all children
  • Understand common and complex pastoral issues faced by special families, including emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges
  • Explain the importance of whole-church involvement in supporting families with children with disabilities

🗓️ Saturdays, 31 Jan 2026 (Session 1) and 14 Mar 2026 (Session 2)
⏰ 9am to 1pm
📍 Jordan Hall
🗣️ Koinonia Inclusion Network (KIN) (For more information about KIN, visit Koinonia Inclusion Network)

Register here by 25 Jan 2026. For enquiries, email to nurture@plmc.org