FAQ: Recruit, Equip, Include
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We answer common questions about preparing a team for disability ministry, from recruiting through Scripture and prayer to building sustainable volunteer rhythms and clear safety policies. We share practical training steps, event-based on-ramps, and resources that grow a culture of gospel accessibility.
• the scale of disability and the church attendance gap
• recruiting through a no‑commitment Bible study
• identifying gifts and building shared language
• protecting volunteers with sustainable rotations
• event on‑ramps like respite nights and Night to Shine
• clear policies that reassure parents and teams
• training from theology to de‑escalation skills
• resources for ongoing growth and culture change
• multiplying disciples through accessible ministry
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.
Chapters
1. FAQ: Recruit, Equip, Include (00:00:00)
2. Why Disability Ministry Matters (00:00:02)
3. Framing The FAQ Focus (00:00:56)
4. Recruiting Through Scripture And Prayer (00:01:20)
5. Setting Expectations And Commitments (00:03:58)
6. Event Pathways And Volunteer On-Ramps (00:05:45)
7. Policies That Reassure Families (00:06:22)
8. Training: Theology To De‑Escalation (00:07:13)
9. Resources, Books, And Ongoing Growth (00:07:54)
10. Gospel Accessibility And Multiplying Disciples (00:08:52)
11. Keep The Momentum And Next Steps (00:09:40)
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