Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Intellectual Disability (ID)

• Down Syndrome, Autism, Fragile X, Prader Willi. Any type of intellectual impairment.

• In Australia, 588 000 or 3% population.

• This % not nearly represented in churches.

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Main Aim: To make Jesus Christ known to adults with

intellectual disabilities.

To make Jesus Christ known to this people group.

To reach every person with an intellectual disability in Australia with the good news about Jesus Christ and enable them to have a full life of faith.

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Faith

Life

Bible Learning

Daily Devotionals

Church Community

Service

Evangelism & Mission

Typical Program

A network of Jesus Clubs in every state of Australia

From 7 members to 80+ From 1 program to 8

Hikaru

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Getting Involved

Make a huge difference to their lives.

Your main job is to relate and make members feel valued.

Don’t need any experience.

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Ways to Get Involved

• Prepare refreshments• Lead singing• Lead a Buddy Group (Bible study group)• Teach up the front• Prepare craft• Lead fun activities• Visit as a Bible Study Group• Organise an event, e.g. Disco or dinner

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