At Venture Church, we believe church should be a place where every child feels seen, valued, and included — regardless of their needs. That’s why we created Konnect, a ministry designed specifically to support children and young people with additional needs.
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A Ministry Built on Relationship
Konnect exists to ensure that no child is left out of discovering Jesus. Through one-to-one support, sensory-friendly spaces, and tailored teaching, Konnect helps children connect with God in the way that suits them best. It’s church — just made more accessible.
Each child in Konnect is paired with a trained buddy — someone who’s committed to learning how that child learns, expresses, plays, and worships. Some children communicate through words. Others through movement. Some sing, some dance, some stay silent — and all of it is beautiful.
“Konnect looks like sitting and colouring. Konnect is listening, running, reading, playing.
But most of all, Konnect is acceptance. Konnect is love.”
— Kayleigh, Additional Needs Pastor at Venture Church
Over the past year, we’ve seen lives transformed through Konnect. Not just the lives of the children involved, but their families too. One parent shared their story online:
“Venture Church have a group called Konnect for CYP with additional needs. Each child has a 121. They have a sensory suite which is amazing! My daughter goes and she loves it… we travel 47 minutes from Banbury because we couldn’t find any other church that could support her like this.”
Another wrote:
“The church I’d gone to for years couldn’t provide support due to dwindling numbers. But now, I go into the service at Venture Church while my daughter is in Konnect.”
These aren’t just powerful testimonies — they’re a glimpse into what happens when the Church truly reflects the heart of Jesus: inclusive, compassionate, and ready to make space for everyone.
But Right Now… We Need More Room
The truth is: we have a waiting list. Not because we lack heart — but because we need more hands.
Every child in Konnect needs a buddy. That means our ability to say “yes” to new families depends entirely on having people willing to serve. Without more buddies, we simply can’t meet the growing demand.
But we believe in the generosity and compassion of our church. And we believe there are people reading this — maybe even you — who are ready to step in.
You Don’t Need to Be an Expert — Just Willing
You don’t need qualifications. You don’t need years of experience. What you need is:
- A heart that says every child matters
- A willingness to learn
- A little time to give
We’ll provide training, support, and everything you need to get started. And in return, you’ll experience the joy of helping a child meet Jesus in a way they never thought possible.
Ready to Learn More?
If you’d like to hear more or explore becoming a buddy, head to:
👉 volunteer as a Konnect Buddy and select Konnect.
Even if you’re not sure yet — we’d love to chat.
Because every child deserves to belong. And you might just be the reason one more child gets to walk through the doors on a Sunday morning.
