Accessible Church
A Gospel-Centered Vision for Including People with Disabilities and Their Families
Every church can be an accessible church.
Professional Advice for Inclusive Ministries
Sandra Peoples grew up with a sister with Down syndrome and has a son with autism. The churches she has attended throughout her life have taken steps of accessibility to ensure every member of her family was welcomed and discipled. As a disability ministry consultant and professor, Sandra is helping churches of every size know how to take these steps as well and welcome families like hers.
Making Churches of All Sizes Accessible to All
She understands what it takes to create a welcoming, inclusive space that supports children with a variety of diagnoses into adulthood.
Through expert advice and practical examples, she shows ministry leaders how they can make their ministries—and the gospel—accessible to all.
About this Resource
Accessible Church: A Gospel-Centered Vision for Including People with Disabilities and Their Families is …
Practical Direction
Features creative ways that churches can adapt their teaching style, classrooms, safety policies, and more to accommodate special needs families.
Written by an Experienced Consultant and Professor
Peoples draws from her years of expertise as well as her personal experience as a caregiver.
A Great Resource for Churches and Families
Ideal for pastors and volunteers in children’s ministry, family ministry, disability ministry, and more, as well as parents of children with disabilities.
Inclusive of a Variety of Needs
Including Down syndrome, autism, dyslexia, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma-related issues.
Meet the Author
Sandra Peoples
Sandra Peoples (MDiv) is the disability ministry consultant for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention and an adjunct professor for the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity at Liberty University, teaching classes in disability ministry. Sandra is currently a PhD candidate at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She and her family live outside Houston, Texas. You can connect with her at sandrapeoples.com.
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