Special Needs
Hand in Hand - Our Mission
The Special Needs Ministry at Kingsway Christian Church is committed
to walking HAND IN HAND with children and youth with special needs and their families, connecting them with Christ and empowering them to be vital members of the Church.
If you would like additional information about getting your child involved, about volunteering or about additional support and services, contact our Special Needs Director Michael Johnson.
Hand in Hand Service
Sundays, 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
The Hand in Hand ministry is designed for students (ages 4-12) who have special needs. This ministry is set-up as an inclusion ministry, we want our kids to experience our classrooms with a buddy assigned specifically to them. We have other areas available that can be used when our kids need that away time during a service. We do require that you contact us so we can make sure we have a buddy ready to be with your child for the morning. Join us this Sunday or contact Mike if you would like info on how your child can participate.
Events/News
Check back soon for upcoming events and news related to this ministry.
Michael has been on staff since 1997. He ministers to Kingsway's preschool and Kindergarten kids.
Born: July 28, 1962
Home town: Monrovia, Indiana
Family: Married to Cathy and dad to Todd and Brandon
Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 40:31
Alma Mater: Vincennes, 1982, and Indiana State University, 1984
Favorite musicians: Amy Grant, Journey, Dan Fogelberg, Point of Grace, Eagles
Favorite movies/TV shows: The Office, Everybody Loves Raymond, almost any sporting event
Worst habit: Picking scabs
Confession: I tend to be a control freak! I also have a fear of falling from heights and being updside down!
Favorite food: Homemade chicken & noodles and black raspberry cobbler or pie
Favorite memory: Seeing Cathy in her wedding dress on our wedding day, seeing my kids being born, and watching the boys grow up.
My greatest love: Jesus. My wife. My kids.
If I could have any super power I'd ... fly!
If I could travel back in time ... I wouldn't. I'd go into the future!
I'd rather be ... 7'6" with a can't-miss sky hook.
My bucket list: Travel. Travel. Travel!Michael Johnson 317.272.3402
Kids Associate | Age 2-Kindergarten
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Caitlyn joined the staff in 2009. Her primary role is supporting our ministries to kids from newborns through grade 4.
Born: March 19, 1987
Home town: Johnsburg, Illinois
Favorite Bible verse: Jeremiah 29:11
Alma Mater:Kentucky Christian University
Favorite musicians: Matt Nathanson, Joshua Radin, Michael Buble
Favorite movies/TV shows: The Office, Chuck
Confession: I can finish off an entire box of double stuffed oreos in one sitting.
Favorite food: Macaroni and cheese. Mmmmm ...
Favorite memory: My senior year of college. I witnessed huge spiritual growth in a close friend and teammate. We won another national championship. And I took an awesome vacation to Florida. All of this happened side-by-side with my life-long best friend.
My greatest love: Dove milk chocolate - a smile for the soul.
If I could have any super power I'd ... fly!
If I could travel back in time I'd ... not have spent so much money on Beanie Babies.
I'd rather be ... in good enough shape to run a marathon.
My bucket list: (1) Attend an Ohio State versus Michigan game at the Horseshoe in Columbus, Ohio, with my dad. (2) Travel to Australia. (3) Attend a Broadway musical.Caitlyn Smelser 317.272.3402
Kids Administrative Assistant
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