Faithful Steps
A Christ-Centered Health & Wellness program for Special Needs Youth & Adults
Group Details
Program Overview:
Faithful Steps is a year-long, Christ-centered health and wellness program designed specifically for youth and adults
with special needs, their families and friends. This supportive group encourages participants to take small,
meaningful steps toward a more active lifestyle—celebrating each person’s unique abilities and honoring God
through movement and fellowship. Using step trackers, the Conqueror app, a variety of accessible activities
and the encouragement of friends, participants engage in fun fitness challenges, monthly meetups and
devotionals that promote confidence, connection and growth both physically and spiritually.
Additional Details:
Meeting is once a month on various days and various locations.
Who Can Participate:
- Youth and adults with special needs
- Parents, caregivers, and ministry buddies are welcome to join and support
What’s Included:
- Step tracker
- Monthly gatherings and fitness activities
- Encouragement, prizes and devotionals
- A community of friendship and support
- $3 discount for select Fun Fridays
- Program cost: $75
Is there any additional cost?
- Yes, participants must purchase challenges on the Conqueror App periodically as part of this program, we will
participate in a Conquer Challenge in March and June.
2026 Monthly Highlights
January 16 – Kickoff Event
Get to know each other, enjoy a fun and accessible fitness activity,
receive step trackers, and share the purpose and importance of this program. Over the next month
participants will wear the activity trackers to get a "baseline" of their current activity level.
February 8 – Dance It Out! with Jazzercise
A lively, adaptive dance fitness activity provided by our
friends at Jazzercise. We’ll encourage one another to take healthy steps toward daily movement—no matter the
pace. Over the next month participants will be encouraged to exceed their "baseline" activity level.
March 20 – In Step with Jesus - Spring Conqueror Challenge
Participate in a fun fitness activity,
and launch a group challenge in the Conqueror app—tailored for all abilities. At this meeting we will set
individualized step goals based on previous months activity.
April 25 – Outdoor Adventure
Take a guided hike through Jones State Forest, enjoy geocaching, and
check in on how everyone is doing with their activity goals.
May 17 – Fish & Reflect
Spend time fishing together, enjoying God’s creation, and setting new summer activity goals.
June 12 – On the Move - Summer-Fall Conqueror Challenge
Together, we’ll begin a new Conqueror app challenge,
encouraging one another through weekly check-ins and shared victories.
July 1 – Beat the Heat Activity Calendar
Each participant receives a July calendar with simple,
adaptive movement activities for each day. Prizes will be awarded at the August meeting based on
participation.
August 9 – Bread and Body
We’ll celebrate summer accomplishments with fun prizes and visit Keyes
Ingredients for an interactive experience learning about simple, healthy foods and cooking.
September 20 – Bowl and Build for Better Habits
Let’s go bowling at Bowlero! We’ll also talk about
building healthy habits, reevaluate goals, and explore fun ways to eat well.
October 2 – Spooky Health Tips
Healthy holiday tip sheet sent out to participants and
caregivers
November 15 – Faithful Finish: 5k and Celebration
Wrap up our amazing year with a celebration of all
we’ve accomplished! Participants will join in a fun, accessible 5K on campus at their own pace, cheered on
by friends and family. Participants in the 5k will receive a commemorative t-shirt and medal!
Why Faithful Steps?
Follow in the footsteps of Jesus
Celebrate every step as progress
Build friendships in loving environment
Encourage movement and healthy habits for all abilities
Keep Christ at the center of every journey
Join the Journey. One Faithful Step at a Time.
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