Conversations with Parents to Determine Needs
Getting to know a student with a disability in the church Christian Education context is crucial to the person’s discipleship and growth in Christ. In addition to spending time with […]
Ashley is the Executive Director of Engaging Disability. She consults and trains numerous churches and presbyteries in disability ministry. She also ministers to families, like her own, who are touched by disability. She has published many articles and videos and is a frequent speaker at conferences throughout the US.
Conversations with Parents to Determine Needsin Church Resources, Starting Disability Ministry, Teacher Training/by Ashley Belknap
Getting to know a student with a disability in the church Christian Education context is crucial to the person’s discipleship and growth in Christ. In addition to spending time with […]
Enfolding Families with Autism into Churchin Behavior, Church Resources/by Ashley Belknap
Families impacted by autism often want the same things in church that your family wants—a place to belong and grow in Christ with friends who love them. Successfully enfolding these families is accomplished by creating an […]
Autism and Children’s Ministryin Church Resources, Family Resources/by Ashley Belknap
Children’s ministry is often the first place we encounter families navigating life with autism. In the nursery you may find babies who cannot be soothed. With toddlers, you may notice […]
Church Websites That Reach Families with Disabilitiesin Church Resources, Starting Disability Ministry/by Ashley Belknap
In today’s digital age, your church’s website provides a front-door view into the heart of the congregation. Twenty years ago, families impacted by disability would have driven by your church […]
All Together in Worshipin Behavior, Church Resources, Pastor Resources, Starting Disability Ministry/by Ashley Belknap
Every person—living with and without disability—is created to worship the God who made us. Being with God’s people on Sunday is the ultimate expression of our purpose. But ordinary aspects […]
Educating Your Congregation on Disability Ministryin Church Resources, Starting Disability Ministry/by Ashley Belknap
There are many simple, ordinary ways to educate your congregation in disability ministry. We typically think of training and education as a formal process with a teacher. But greater understanding […]
Embracing Movement and Sound in Worshipin Behavior, Church Resources, Pastor Resources/by Ashley Belknap
Each church has its own worship characteristics. For example: Music may be led by a choir, a praise team, or both. Instruments may (or may not) include an organ, piano, […]
Creating a Break Room to Support Worshipin Behavior, Church Resources/by Ashley Belknap
Families living with many types of disability may benefit from a space to take a break when worship or sensory demands become too much. Break rooms are for temporary respite […]
Enfolding Children with Special Needs into VBSin Church Resources, Teacher Training/by Ashley Belknap
With a little preparation, your special-needs children can be active participants in Vacation Bible School! Here are a few tips to get you started: Begin small. If you have never […]
Hearing Accommodations in the Sanctuaryin Church Resources, Physical Disability/by Ashley Belknap
Many of us take for granted being able to clearly hear the sermon during worship. There are likely to be individuals in your congregation who have mild to severe hearing […]
Engaging Disability With The Gospel is the denominational disability ministry of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). We are a ministry of Mission to North America (MNA) of the PCA. We own and operate Simply the Gospel, specializing in the creation, publishing, and online sales of Bible resources that are adapted to support the discipleship of unique learners. Our mission is to coach churches to disciple and enfold kids, teens, and adults with disabilities.
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