Welcome to Calvary Champions:
A special needs ministry for kids ages 4-12!

Our Mission

We believe that every child deserves to know God and His plan for their life. We also want to make sure that all children who attend our church can experience Jesus. Because of this, we've created Calvary Champions—a ministry to kids ages 4–12 with special needs.

This church special needs ministry exists to love, empower, and teach the word of God in a specialized environment, fostering growth and spiritual connection for children with special needs.
 

Starting August 17, Champions is expanding to Saturday service and will be accepting nursery age children!

Beginning August 17, we will start serving our 5 p.m. Saturday service (on top of our 9 & 11 a.m. Sunday services) and help care for children with special needs from newborn to three years old during all three times!

A bit about our nursery ministry:

With the Champions Nursery ministry, infants and toddlers will be loved, cared for, and celebrated through a sensory-friendly environment. The Champions Special Needs ministry ensures that every infant/toddler receives individualized attention from high-quality trained staff and volunteers. This nurturing setting is designed to meet the unique needs of each child, fostering a sense of belonging and joy. By prioritizing sensory-friendly spaces and compassionate care, the ministry creates a safe and welcoming atmosphere where all children can thrive and feel valued.
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Volunteer here

Meet the Special Needs Director: 
Landon Sloan

Want Your Child to Participate?

We could not be more thrilled to see so many wanting to join this special needs ministry in Naperville! As of now, we are almost completely at capacity at our 11 a.m. service and are taking requests for the 9 a.m. service.

Prior to joining us, we ask that each parent/guardian submit an intake form so we know how best to serve your child.
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What to Expect

At Calvary Champions, kids get to attend service in their very own dedicated environment known as the “Champspace.” The Champspace will consist of four different sections throughout the service:
Gym
Sensory
Spiritual
Bible Curriculum

Kids will also be paired one-on-one with our trained leaders and volunteers, ensuring that they have the best experience possible. Trained leaders in each room will ensure that everything runs smoothly.

Check out Ethan's Story

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Calvary Church has officially hosted its first Night to Shine event! 

We had an amazing time serving some incredible people in our community. Pictures, food, dancing... well, just have a look for yourself!

Would you pray with us over Champions?

  1. Inclusion (Luke 14:12-14)
Pray that God will guide and permeate every aspect of the ministry so that all individuals (regardless of their abilities or disabilities) feel welcomed, valued and embraced.

  1. Empowerment (John 9:2-4)
Pray that the special needs ministry would be a source of empowerment for children with disabilities, equipping them with the tools, support and opportunities they need to thrive and reach their full potential.

  1. Compassion (Colossians 3:12)
Pray for an outpouring of compassion among the members, leaders and volunteers of the ministry so that they may approach everyone with understanding, empathy and love.

Become one of our incredible volunteers!

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The Invitation

You can help us raise $100,000 to create a safe space for children with special needs.

 Give online:  (select "Calvary Champions - Special Needs Ministry")
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Text to give: Text a dollar amount to 84321 (keyword: Champions)

Landon Sloan

Special Needs Director

“I have a huge heart for those with special needs, and I am excited to see how God is going to use Calvary to make an impact in the special needs community!”

Calvary has been Landon's home church ever since his family moved to Illinois in 2020. He loves all things related to sports and being outdoors. Landon has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Southeastern University, and has his master’s degree in mental health and wellness from Grand Canyon University.


If you have any specific questions, email him here:

email landon