More Churches Than Starbucks, Fewer Ramps Than You’d Think

Send us Fan MailWe explore how to make the gospel accessible by grounding disability ministry in Scripture and simple, practical steps. We share stats, a personal story, and a roadmap any church can use to welcome, disciple, and empower people with disabilities.• defining disability across physical, intellectual, developmental and sensory• acknowledging whole-person impact across body, mind and spirit• confronting the church accessibility gap with clear data• rooting creation and purpose in Genesis 1, Psalm 139, John 9 and the Great Commission• starting small by assessing needs already in the church• recruiting volunteers with a learner’s heart, not rare “special” skills• training on mission, policies, safety and disability strategies• building Sunday structures with buddies, flexible rooms and supports• planning inclusive events and sensory-friendly options• using simple, concrete, multisensory teaching and clear routines• preparing for transitions and preventing escalation with known supports• elevating gifts so people with disabilities serve as vital membersIf 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.