How Churches of Every Size Can Create Inclusive Ministry Spaces for People with Disabilities
An estimated one in 5 households has a child with a disability. Many of these families miss out on church due to a lack of physical or social accommodations. And while ministry leaders want to help, they often don’t know how to with limited space, budget, and trained volunteers. Churches must understand the challenges that disability families face so they can remove barriers to biblical fellowship.
Sandra Peoples, a disability ministry consultant and professor, has equipped hundreds of churches, large and small, to reach children and teens who have various cognitive disabilities, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and behavioral and mental health diagnoses. Caring for disabled family members of her own, she understands what it takes to create a welcoming, inclusive space that supports children with a variety of diagnoses into adulthood. Through expert advice and practical examples, she shows ministry leaders how they can make their spaces―and the gospel―accessible to all.
Practical: Features creative ways that churches can adapt their teaching style, classrooms, safety policies, and more to accommodate special needs families
Written by an Experienced Consultant and Professor: Peoples draws from her years of expertise as well as her personal experience as a caregiver
A Great Resource for Churches and Families: Ideal for pastors and volunteers in children’s ministry, family ministry, disability ministry, and more, as well as parents of children with disabilities
Addresses a Variety of Needs: Including Down syndrome, autism, dyslexia, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma-related issues
Includes a Foreword by Joni Eareckson Tada
Purchase "Accessible Church: A Gospel-Centered Vision for Including People with Disabilities and Their Families", here: https://amzn.to/45LkOnf
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Aired October 15, 2025 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada.
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