Creating a Break Room to Support Worship
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Accomodating Vision Impairmentsin Church Resources, Physical Disability/by Ashley Belknap
We typically think of vision impairment in two forms: low vision and total blindness. However, there are many degrees of visual impairment. This often is a result of the specific […]
Quick Tips and Resources for Visual Impairmentin Church Resources, Physical Disability/by Ashley Belknap
Print and Projection Considerations Font: Use a sans serif font or APHont. Text size: Use large print, i.e. 18-24 pt for printed matter, 24 pt or more for text projected […]
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 […]
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 […]
Enfolding Young Adults with Disabilitiesin Church Resources/by Ashley Belknap
Young adults with disabilities often have difficulty navigating adult ministries upon graduation from high school or college. We encourage you to take some time to think about what supports need […]
Autism and Adult Ministriesin Church Resources/by Ashley Belknap
In the coming years, we expect to see more adults with autism navigating church body life. It is important to lay a foundation for adult ministries in the church for rising teens with autism. And it is important for congregations who already […]
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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