Opening small groups, ministry teams, or events to individuals with disabilities can be a powerful and meaningful experience for both the individual and the church community. While questions may arise about [Read More]
No, there is no role that people are precluded from simply because of their disability. Individuals with disabilities, even those with more significant cognitive challenges, can actively contribute in various church [Read More]
While there may be costs associated with making the physical building accessible, establishing inclusive ministries does not necessarily need to be a separately funded program. It also does not inherently increase [Read More]
To involve adults with disabilities in the planning and communication processes of inclusive ministries, it is essential to apply the motto “Nothing about me without me.” This means including the person [Read More]
The church can support parents of children with special needs by actively seeking their input and asking for guidance on how to effectively create an inclusive ministry. Too often, parents feel [Read More]
One of the best sources of information for education and developing strategies when working with children with disabilities is the parents themselves. They are often waiting to be asked about the [Read More]
Exploring alternative ways to declare and respond to the gospel benefits the community by expanding our understanding of the fullness of the gospel. It challenges the notion that the gospel is [Read More]
Preaching a tactile gospel involves employing an array of senses such as touch, smell, sound, and sensory atmospheres to convey the Good News. This is crucial because individuals with disabilities may [Read More]
Our traditional, linear approach to the gospel often involves verbal and intellectual assent to certain doctrines or beliefs, which may be challenging for individuals with cognitive disabilities. Additionally, those with physical [Read More]
Despite the challenge the Church faces in providing ongoing support to those not 'cured,' God invites each of us to participate in our own healing and that of those around us. [Read More]