Zachariah's Way Seminars at Your Church

If your church is serious about its ministry to special needs people and their families, Zachariah's Way would love to come to your church and further encourage, inform, challenge, and train your people. We offer a variety of seminar topics which cover virtually all aspects of special needs ministry in the church. Zachariah's Way emphasizes a "total church" ministry concept in all that we do. By "total church" we mean the entire body (i.e. ministry staff, church leaders, and people of all ages) is supportive and involved in ministering to these special people.

Seminars can be conducted at any convenient time at your church and be scheduled by simply contacting us via email or phone. We are always more than happy to develop and present a seminar or workshop particularly tailored for your church and current ministry which would include only topics of special interest. Just let us know when you make your request.

Some often requested seminar topics and suggested times currently offered by Zachariah's Way include: 

 

Welcome to the World of Special Needs
Basic Facts About Families Experiencing Disability
Common Questions Families Ask
Overview Of Needs Of Families With A Child With A Disability
How The Church Can Help
Dealing With Feelings
Siblings of Children with Disabilities: What Do They Feel?
3 Hours

Is Our Church Ready for Disability Ministry?

Making the Idea a Reality
Overcoming Barriers
2 Hours
The Theory and Practice of Inclusion
 
What is Inclusion?
Is Inclusion the Law?
Biblical Rational for an Inclusive Ministry
Benefits of Inclusion
A Plan – Not a Program
An Approach to Including Students With Disabilities   
1 Hour

Implementing Your Inclusive Ministry

Twelve Steps for Implementing Your Inclusive Ministry
Finding and Identifying Volunteers
Training Volunteers
Awareness Training
How To Talk About a Disability
How To Talk To a Person With a Disability
Training Program
Promoting Committment
Preparing Volunteers and Class Members  
4 hours

Students With Learning Disabilities  

What You Often See in the Sunday School Setting
What’s a Teacher to Do? 
1 hour

Respite Care

What is Respite Care?
Wy dont' all families receive respite care?
Our Church and Respite Care
What Do You Need To Start A Respite Care Program At Church?
Legal Ramifications
Some Ideas for Church Respite Programs
WeCare Respite Program 
2 hours
Disabilty Ministry Information For Dummies
All of the topics above included  
8 hours