A Buddy Is A GPS For Sunday Morning

Send us Fan MailWe talk through what a church buddy really is and why buddy programs can close the gap between “friendly” and truly accessible. We lay out practical ways to match support to real needs while keeping dignity, safety, and gospel access at the center.• why disability inclusion matters in local churches• what a buddy is and how buddy programs work• why not everyone needs one-to-one support• using the GPS metaphor for flexible navigation• common buddy responsibilities like transitions, emotional regulation, and redirection• the getting-to-know-you form and questions that reveal real needs• supporting worship sensory sensitivities and engagement with tools• providing buddies for VBS and ministries beyond Sunday• safety measures for sensory rooms, bathrooms and transitions• medication boundaries and emergency medication planning• buddy roles across kids, teens and adult ministryIf you want to dive deeper on your own, you can check out the Indispensable-People blog or my books on Amazon called The Indispensable Kid or Gospel Accessibility and Indispensable People.