Training & Development

Summer Friendship Gathering Training
These training materials have been developed for all the roles needed for the Summer Friendship Gathering. Some volunteers will fill a single role while others may be fill multiple roles. The videos…

Indispensable Volunteer Training
“Indispensable” is a video training series intended for the staff and volunteers in churches involved in or considering ministries that build Christian communities with adults with intellectual disab…

Seizure First Aid
About 1 out of 10 people may have a seizure during his or her lifetime. That means seizures are common, and one day you might need to help someone during or after a seizure. Learn what you can do to…

Orientation and Training Slides
The Orientation Presentation Slides prepare church members and families with adult children who have disabilities, who are considering participating in a Friendship group. It provides an introduction…

Friendship Safety Guidelines
Friendship groups need a detailed safety procedure that is adopted by the congregation. This procedure should offer a Biblical foundation along with procedures for reducing the risk of abuse, persona…
