Access That Leads To Discipleship

Send us Fan MailWe define what an accommodation is and why it matters for disability ministry in the local church. We also draw a clear line between providing access and walking with someone in real discipleship, because both belong together. • disability stats that reveal an access gap in churches • a clear definition of accommodation as barrier removal • how accommodation gets twisted into avoiding disruption • practical church accommodations like sensory-friendly spaces, visual supports, accessible communication, and buddies • why accommodation and discipleship are not competing goals • the key differences between access and spiritual growth • 1 Corinthians 12 and the call to treat every member as indispensable • a both-and approach where accommodation leads to discipleship If 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 the Indispensable People.