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About

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Mission

Next Step Ministries equips adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to grow, belong and live out their GOD-given purpose

Our mission guides our decisions, the programs we develop and the way we serve each client.

Grow

Continuing to learn, practice skills, develop independence, try new things and become more fully who GOD created each person to be.

Belong

Being known, valued and included — not simply attending a program, but being part of a genuine community.

Live out their GOD-given purpose

Recognizing that disability does not diminish calling, contribution or worth. Every life has purpose, and every person has something to offer.

Vision

A community where every adult with IDD is valued, supported and has a place to belong. 

This vision is only possible with GOD's help!  Next Step Ministries is committed to doing the work we can do, partnering with other organziations, engaging families and trusting GOD with each step.

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There is always a Next Step

Every person’s journey looks different.  The next step may be learning a new skill, developing a friendship, volunteering, communicating more independently, trying something unfamiliar, serving someone else or discovering a gift no one had noticed before.

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Sometimes the steps are big.  Often, they are beautifully small and barely noticeable until the steps accumulate.  We believe there is always another opportunity to grow.

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At Next Step Ministries, it is our privilege to walk alongside adults with IDD and their families as they discover what their next step can be.

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Our History

Next Step Ministries was founded by Lori Baker in 2009 after being a physical therapist in the school system.

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Why Do We Operate as a Vendor?

Next Step is a family-chosen vendor rather than a DBHDD provider.  That distinction is important. 

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How Can We Help You Take Your Next Step?

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