Fusion

Our goal is for all children and students to be able to successfully participate in all ministries with their peers. That means that we include kids in our Sunday morning worship services, our Sunday evening student ministry, our Tuesday evening preteen ministry, and more!

Based on each child’s individual needs, we provide:

• One-on-One buddies
• Coordination with staff and small group leaders
• Accommodations (visual schedules, fidgets, etc.)
• Self-contained sensory room

Our ministry wouldn't be able to happen if we didn't have our amazing serve teams! Serving with Fusion looks like partnering with one child as they experience ministry. You can also serve at Buddy Break, a monthly commitment to help provide families with a much needed respite in today's busy world. We are always looking to grow our team, and no experience is required!

Our Fusion Ministry is one of the most important ministries at Good Shepherd. At events like our monthly Buddy Break, or Light Up the Night, or the All Abilities Vendor Fair, we gather our community together to celebrate how every child is made in the image of God.

Buddy Break is a monthly, respite opportunity for children with disabilities and their siblings provided at no charge. At Buddy Break, all children are intentionally paired up one-on-one with a trained buddy. We play games, do projects, play in the gym, and have a lot of fun—all while parents and caregivers get a well-deserved break.

Sit with people who know what you're going through, and are ready to celebrate with you.

As the parent of a child with disabilities, does your heart ache with questions, confusion, or discouragement? Do you ever feel that you have no margin in your emotional reserves or sense a gaping need for encouragement, rest, and refreshment? Would you like to have a village of people cheering you on as you walk through life together?