Webinars and Online Classes

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How can congregations move beyond awareness toward genuine belonging for neurodiverse people in worship, learning, and community life?

In this 60-minute webinar, the team from Big Faith Resources explores why neuro-affirming worship practices matter and how they can be implemented in various congregational settings. Drawing from theology, lived experience, and practical ministry tools, they’ll guide you in equipping your church to more fully welcome neurodiverse children and their families.

Together, we’ll examine how faith communities can grow in both understanding and practice —cultivating spaces that affirm and include people with a wide range of neurological differences. 

This webinar connects emerging understandings of neurodiversity with accessible ministry strategies, helping churches create environments where every person’s unique way of thinking, feeling, and engaging is honored in the congregational life.

Filmed for APCE 2026 participants who signed up for workshop C310 to watch after the event due to inclement weather.  

The Webinar length is 1 hr 15 mins

Is your church exploring how to better welcome and include neurodivergent children—but unsure how to train your volunteers effectively? Have you ever found yourself asking, “How can I best equip our Sunday School teachers for inclusive ministry?”

This session is designed for pastors, educators, and ministry leaders who want to lead confident, effective trainings for Sunday School teachers and volunteers. Just as congregations routinely prepare Elders and Deacons, we need regular, thoughtful training for those who nurture and support our youngest members—especially those with diverse learning and sensory needs.

Whether you’re building a program from scratch or refining your current approach, this session will empower you to foster a culture of welcome and belonging—one training at a time.

Participants will gain:

Practical tools to lead volunteer trainings in a variety of church contexts

Strategies for creating inclusive classroom and ministry environments

Guidance on recognizing and responding to different learning styles

A flexible, adaptable training model to take home

Whether you’re building a program from scratch or refining your current approach, this session will empower you to foster a culture of welcome and belonging—one training at a time.

 Every Child Known: Understanding Neurodiversity in Children’s Ministry

“How can our congregation intentionally create special events, seasonal activities, Sunday School and Worship accessible so neurodivergent children—and their families—feel seen, supported, and celebrated?” 

In this 30 minute workshop, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how the needs of neurodivergent and neurotypical children differ. We will explore why neuro-affirming practices are important and what steps of implementation might look like in different congregational settings. Together, we’ll examine how faith communities can build a ministry where neurodivergent children can truly belong and thrive in faith and community.