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Matthew's Ministry

Awareness, outreach, and support ministry for individuals with special needs and their families!

Welcome to Matthew's Ministry

Matthew’s Ministry strives to support, empower, and encourage individuals of all abilities to become deeply committed Christians by knowing, loving, and serving God.
It is our desire to show the love of God to all people and to incorporate them into the life of the church.

Connect With Us

Contact Us

email us for more information on how to get involved!

Follow us on Instagram

@matthews_ministry

Join our Facebook Group

Matthew's Ministry Group

Newsletter

sign up for our monthly newsletter to receive news & updates!

Upcoming Events & Announcements

The Story of Matthew's Ministry

Ann and Jerry Joyner share the origin story of Matthew’s Ministry. If you’re interested in learning more about how you can get involved, click the button below.

Groups & Programs

Family Night Out

Leawood, West

Family Night Out

Matthew's Ministry

FNO offers an evening of respite for parents/caregivers of individuals with special needs. Participants are paired with volunteers for a fun themed night of dinner, crafts, and activities! Registration required.

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Angel Care Support

Churchwide

Angel Care Support

Matthew's Ministry

Angel Care provides direct support for individuals with special needs during weekly Sunday services and Wednesday evening programming.

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Sunday Groups

Leawood

Sunday Groups

Matthew's Ministry

Groups for students and adults with special needs to gather for worship and fellowship during the weekly Sunday services.

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Summer Activities

Leawood

Summer Activities

Matthew's Ministry

Various activities for participants with special needs of all ages offered throughout the summer! Registration required.

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Sonflower Adult Learning Program

Leawood

Sonflower Adult Learning Program

Matthew's Ministry

The Sonflower Adult Learning Program (SALP) is a day program for adults 21+ with special needs. Participant application required.

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Sonflower Bakery

Leawood

Sonflower Bakery

Matthew's Ministry

The Sonflower Bakery provides an opportunity for adults with special needs to bake cookies, breads, scones & more, as well as share their gifts with others.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Matthew’s Ministry would not be possible without the help from our dedicated volunteers. Not only will you be a blessing to a Matthew’s Ministry family, but the joy you will receive from such an opportunity is priceless!

Family Night Out is a respite event that occurs once a month on a Saturday evening. Numerous volunteers are needed  to make our events a success! Volunteers are paired with participants with special needs (or a sibling) for a themed night of dinner, crafts, games and other activities. For more information, contact Lily Caudill.

Join us for our upcoming events at Leawood:

  • 11/9: Harvest Ball – register to volunteer HERE!
  • 12/14: Christmas DAY event – register to volunteer HERE!
  • 1/11: Family Night Out – register to volunteer HERE!

 

Join us for our upcoming events at West (Olathe):

  • 1/25: Family Night Out – register to volunteer HERE!

New Participant Involvement

Are you interested in getting your participant with special needs involved at Matthew’s Ministry? We would love to get you connected! Fill out an interest form by clicking the button below.

Matthew’s Ministry Team

Interested in being a care provider?

Are you interested in babysitting or being a care provider for a child, youth or adult with special needs? One of the biggest asks by our families is for quality care providers – whether it be for an occasional night out, after school care, transportation to/from events, or just a friend to hang out with! 

We would love to get you connected with a family! Fill out an interest form by clicking the button below.

Matthew's Ministry Merch

Have you seen our new Matthew’s Ministry t-shirts and sweatshirts? Available for pick-up at The Well Bookstore (at Resurrection Leawood) or shipping for a small fee. Purchase yours today and show your support for Matthew’s Ministry!