Welcome to Reflectors
Our special needs ministry, Reflectors, is designed to facilitate the discipleship and belonging of people with special needs. We work with each participant to identify how best they can learn about God and His love for them!
Sundays at Faith
Our Sunday programming promotes inclusive activities, including modified Bible lessons, crafts, games, singing and other interactive activities. Rooms are set-up similar to a special education classroom.
We offer specialized programming at our Beecher, Cedar Lake, Dyer and Highland locations for ages 3 through adult.
Events
We offer opportunities throughout the year for participants and families to gather with each other for support and with the wider church community.
Volunteers and staff offer hands-on support at these events.
Serving
God has gifted all His people, and Reflectors staff & volunteers are there to help connect participants to opportunities to serve both in and outside of the church.
Central News & Events
4 events found.
Don’t know where to start or need information on Central Events? Reach out to Chris Rechsteiner. Visit your site location for weekly programming and site events.
We Can’t Wait to Meet You!
Looking to check us out? You can’t miss our staff and volunteers in their Reflectors logo shirts. If you are planning to visit us for the first time at one of our Faith locations, please complete the registration form below. We’ll be waiting to meet you!
Find Your Location
- Beecher
- Cedar Lake
- Dyer
- Highland
Dates & Times:
Sundays at 11 AM
Note: We do not meet on the 5th Sunday of the month.
Staff
barb benn
Special Needs Program Coordinator | BeecherPhone: (708) 946-2545
Events
3 events found.
Dates & Times:
Kids: Sundays at 9:30 AM | Adults: Sundays at 11 AM
Note: We do not meet on the 5th Sunday of the month.
Staff
Becky Gouwens
Special Needs Ministry Director | Cedar LakePhone: (219) 374-6309
Events
2 events found.
June 2 - August 29
Joni & Friends Family Retreat
Dates & Times:
Sundays at 11 AM
Note: We do not meet on the 5th Sunday of the month.
Staff
sean macdonald
Special Needs Teen & Adult Program Director | Dyer
Pam VanderMeer
Special Needs Ministry Director | Dyer
dawn foushi
Special Needs Kids Programming Coordinator | Dyer
Nadia Foushi
Special Needs Teen/Adult Sunday Lead | DyerPhone: (219) 864-0300
Events
5 events found.
Dates & Times:
Sundays at 11 AM
Note: We do not meet on the 5th Sunday of the month.
Staff
Amy Boshears
Special Needs Ministry Director | Highland
Melissa Hillman
Special Needs Program Coordinator | Highland
kathy lakie
Special Needs Program & Event Lead | HighlandPhone: (219) 838-6231
Events
2 events found.
June 2 - August 29
Joni & Friends Family Retreat
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Additional Information
Every Sunday we adapt curriculum from Orange for Reflectors Kids and from The Gospel Project for Reflectors Teens & Adults. Whether you are able to be with us in person on Sundays or not, you can keep up with our weekly lessons on our curriculum page at WeAreFaith.org/ReflectorsSunday.
We understand you may have care and resourcing needs related to a family member with special needs. We have compiled a Resource Guide with contact information for local resources, such as supporting organizations, government services, mental health services, local activities, housing & day programs, etc. Email us for a copy.
The 5 Stages is a tool designed to help you identify where you are on the journey of “disability attitudes.” It starts conversations and is focused on change at the heart-level. Doing so means we focus less on demanding rights and defining our value as people with disabilities, and help other people see the Kingdom God is building, and our place in that Kingdom alongside our fellow believers.
“The best thing about serving in Reflectors is the opportunity to build multiple relationships. Not only with the families we serve, but with the other volunteers. I have loved getting to know the families on both ends of the participation of this ministry.”
“It blows me away how much everyone cares for and supports each other. It’s a place where we don’t tear each other down, we build each other up. You don’t have to fit into an unspoken mold to be accepted here. This is what the church should look like.”
Are you interested in serving in the Reflectors Ministry? We’d love to have you! Review our team information here and complete the serving application.
Our serving teams are required to go through background checks, additional reference checks and elder approval. Each volunteer completes an application committing to our vision and values as a church. Providing a safe environment comes first. Additionally, each Reflectors volunteer also receives proper training for the role(s) where they will be serving.