ABOUT CHAMPIONS CLUB

Champions Club is the special needs ministry of Lakewood Church, specialized in ministering to kids, teens, and adults with special needs and the medically fragile.

 

WHAT IS CHAMPIONS CLUB?

Champions Club meets the developmental needs of individuals with special needs in four important ways: SPIRITUALLY, INTELLECTUALLY, EMOTIONALLY and PHYSICALLY. Our focus is on spiritual growth through God’s Word, developing the intellect of each participant through the five senses, educationally through various learning tools and engaging the child physically during active motor fun.

There are over 90 Champions Clubs in schools, churches and facilities all and around the world.

Watch this video to learn more about the history of Champions Club and the Champions Club stations.

REGISTER FOR WEEKEND CLASSES

Follow the steps below to register for Champions Club. Classes are held during in-person services on Sundays at 8:30AM and 11:00AM. 


STEP 1:

To enroll a new individual to Champions Club, complete the following intake form.

STEP 2:

Because limited spaces are available for special needs students ages 4 and up, registration is required on a weekly basis. The online registration form for the upcoming weekend opens Monday at 9AM and closes on Friday at 8PM.

REGISTER NOW

 

TESTIMONIES

 

 

EVENTS

Learn more about our events designed specifically for special needs families.

CHAMPIONS CLUB SPECIAL NEEDS WEEKEND

Lakewood’s Champions Club hosts an annual resource and job fair. This year, in partnership with Workforce Solutions, for the first time in person after 2 years hosting virtually, the Champions Club Weekend was of great success, providing parents and caregivers of children, teens and adults with special needs the opportunity to meet potential employers and connect with local resources that can provide a variety of services.

If you missed this year's in-person event and would like to find great local resources who were a part of this fair, download the free Resource Book below.

Mother and son dancing at the annual Champions Banquet

CHAMPIONS CLUB BANQUET

This special celebration honors all families with individuals with special needs. This year, we are finally back in person on Friday, October 28.

Mark your calendar and register before spaces run out!

Mother and daughter smiling

Respite Nights

Respite Nights are designed for families and caregivers of children with special needs. Parents can drop off their kids (special needs and their siblings) at Champions Club for several hours while the parents get a night to themselves. Respite Nights provided in partnership with Ability Tree.

More information on upcoming Respite Nights coming soon!

ONLINE SERVICES

Check out our online services below! To view the full playlist, click on the playlist icon in the right hand corner.

Hope For My Family Flyer

CHAMPIONS FAMILY GROUP

You are not alone! There is a great online community for families with special needs. Join the Champions Family Group and receive daily devotionals and declarations, and support from experts in marriage, finances, mental health, life skills and education.

Resources

 

Prayer Guide for Children

Praying for Your Children

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Ms. Dodie prays over a Champions Club child at Lakewood Church

Ms. Dodie's Prayer Card

You are Extraordinary Book

You Are Extraordinary Book

by Craig and Samantha Johnson

Champion Book by Craig Johnson

Champion

How One Boy's Miraculous Journey Through Autism Is Changing the World

Everyday Hope

Everyday Hope Devotional

This devotional will celebrate the unique plan God has for your family, equipping you with declarations of hope for every facet of your journey.

Compassion and Care

Compassion & Care Devotional

This Bible plan will help you grow and learn how to recover and renew your mind while facing the storms of life.

 

 

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volunteer

Would you like to volunteer with the Champions Club ministry? Click the link below to apply.

Thank you for your interest in serving.

Volunteer

START A CHAMPIONS CLUB

As Champions Clubs have expanded throughout the United States and in countries around the world our team offers help through consultation, training, fundraising, and speaking to help churches, schools and organizations launch their own special needs program.