FAQ: Stop Saying “Let Us Know” And Start Showing Up
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We explore how to minister to the whole family impacted by disability, moving from surface-level kindness to practical, relational care. We share a story of a parent who found faith and a path to belonging through consistent support, respite, and a welcoming church.
• the gap between perceived and real disability-friendliness in churches
• why siblings and caregivers need focused attention
• moving beyond hello to concrete offers of help
• removing attendance barriers with thoughtful supports
• bearing one another’s burdens without expecting return
• story of a mom finding faith and joining community
• practical tools: respite nights, sibling programs, parent groups
• everyday care: meals, check-ins, groceries, transportation
• accessibility that leads to participation and shared gifts
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. The Accessibility Gap In Churches (00:00:00)
2. The Core Question: Serving Whole Families (00:00:58)
3. Go Beyond Hello: Intentional Care (00:02:19)
4. Barriers To Church Attendance (00:04:54)
5. Theology Of Bearing Burdens (00:06:08)
6. Story: Parent Finds Faith And Belongs (00:07:03)
7. Practical Supports: Respite And Groups (00:09:07)
8. Everyday Care And Shared Belonging (00:11:36)
9. Vision: An Accessible Gospel For All (00:12:13)
10. Resources: Blog And Books (00:12:29)
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