Dec 8, 2016
Families impacted by disability often feel isolated. And church must be the place where they belong, where they are encouraged, where they find hope and healing.There are a growing number of churches that are being intentional about caring for and fully engaging...Dec 1, 2016
The Gospel answers hard questions and gives ultimate hope. The church has an enormous opportunity and responsibility to engage those questions, serve in love and wholeheartedly include people with disabilities in the life of the church family. Paul describes the...Nov 28, 2016
Loving and praying for each other is not optional and scripture doesn’t leave room for anything but whole-hearted engagement with people who are suffering. True, it can be overwhelming, scary and messy learning to engage in the lives of others when their needs... Nov 14, 2016
There is a wide-open door for great work here, although many oppose me. 1 Corinthians 16:9 History resonates. Paul was anxious to meet up with his friend Timothy and enjoy an extended visit with old friends in Corinth. He had every intention of...Nov 3, 2016
Here are eight things lead pastors can do to foster a disability effective church.Teach from the pulpit about the theology of disability and suffering.Support outreach and care coordinators.Provide a budget that values inclusion.Provide space in the building for...Nov 1, 2016
Halloween is done. And that means some people are already dreaming about Thanksgiving pie, fireside card games with family, lunch and shopping with friends, high-fiving across the couch during a football game, delightful music and white Christmases. It also means that...