In this episode of What is Good, Katie and David talk to two co-workers within our Texas Baptists family, Jennifer Howington and Sarah Johnson about the Special Friends Retreat. This retreat is specifically for individuals with special needs due to physical and intellectual disabilities and their families. This is something the CLC cares about deeply, and we are excited to help get the word out. Find out more at txb.org/specialfriends
In this episode of What is Good, Katie and David talk to two co-workers within our Texas Baptists family, Jennifer Howington and Sarah Johnson about the Special Friends Retreat. This retreat is specifically for individuals with special needs and their families. This is something the CLC cares about deeply, and we are excited to help get the word out.
TIMESTAMPS:
1:26 - Introduction of our guests
3:54 - What is the Special Friends Retreat?
11:25 - Why are special needs ministries important?
15:26 - Why do families sometimes feel judged by the church for having a relative with a disability?
22:00 - How would you describe the characteristics of churches leading well in special needs ministry?
30:10 - What does ministry to the siblings of special needs kids look like?
34:30 - How do people sign up for the Special Friends Retreat?
Go to txb.org/specialfriends | e-mail jennifer.howington@texasbaptists.org or sarah.johnson@texasbaptists.org
36:08 - Who is eligible to attend this retreat?
38:50 - What is Good?
45:50 - Outtakes: Sneak Peek of our new podcast "What's Your Type?" :)