COLBERT BUDDIES
Colbert Baptist church believes that people with special needs and all abilities are an essential part of the body of Christ and seeks to include them in the everyday existence of the local church giving them ownership when possible.
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Colbert Baptist Church takes great care in providing environments and programming that suits a broad range of special needs through our buddy ministry utilized for those who need individualized care, support, and love on Sunday mornings.
Our buddy ministry is designed to provide inclusive support to help your toddler, preschooler, or child up to 5th grade with special needs transition smoothly into one of their worship environments with other peers. Our ultimate goals are to have them participate at their comfort level, build a community of friends, and learn about the love of Jesus–all with the support of a Buddy Volunteer.
Colbert Baptist also provides an engaging and fun sensory room where Buddy Volunteers can take your loved one if they need a calming break, or would feel more comfortable in a quieter environment away from the crowd.
Plan Your Visit Today
Colbert Buddies is a ministry for children with special needs offered during our Sunday morning 11o'clock service. To best serve you and your loved one, we want to be prepared for your visit, so please fill out the Colbert Buddies Intake Form, and let us know you are planning on joining us on Sunday! Upon arrival, you may use our south entrance where one of our greeters will assist you to the nearest check-in station! This is a handicap accessible entrance with parking on either side.
Check out some of our FAQ's:
Am I allowed to drop my child off on Sunday? We require that at least one parent, guardian, or primary caretaker remain on campus during service.
Do you have plans to expand the age range soon? We hope to expand our age range every 9 months or so. We would love to offer care through high school seniors in the fall of 2025!
Can my child bring a comfort item or toy? Yes! We use buddy bags tailored to each specific buddy. Please let us know on the intake form what your child responds well to and plans to bring with them!
Do I have to pre-register my child? Our goal is to turn no buddy away! That being said, our team can be better prepared to receive and care for your buddy when we have a little heads up!
How thorough of care do you provide? Our volunteers will never take your child out of any necessary equipment or devices to administer care. In addition, we currently do not not administer medications of any kind!