It was a church in the middle of a remodel. The plan didn’t include huge changes, but someone must have prayed that dangerous prayer “Give me more patience...

In one sense, every family is unique. Their history is entirely their own. But in another sense, “there is nothing new under the sun.” As we welcome new...

“Disability ministry” is a term that is fraught with misunderstanding. For many people, “disability ministry” is essentially thought of as the church version...

People with autism can have a wide variety of skills, abilities, strengths, weaknesses and needs, just like anyone else. For this reason, the types of...

Autism as a diagnosis has dramatically increased in recent years. Theories regarding the reasons abound, though an improved ability to diagnose certainly...

The diversity of opinions and conflicting messaging about appropriate disability language can be overwhelming. There are certainly no shortage of articles...

In first-century Judaism, a disciple was a student of a rabbi. The disciples went where the rabbi went, walked like the rabbi walked, and learned to speak...

Change can be hard for all of us. But for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, changes and transitions can be among the most challenging...

Perhaps you are reading this because you want your church to grow in its ability to welcome and embrace people living with disability. That’s good! But first...