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Including Disabled Believers in Church Ministry Strengthens Body of Christ - Andrew Draper
How can we make our churches a place where disabled brothers and sisters in Christ can not only participate seamlessly, but also lead alongside other believers? As the teaching pastor at Urban Light Community Church, Andrew Draper, shares thought-provoking insights into the inclusivity and love needed in ministering alongside the disabled community in America’s churches. How often do we look at disabled people and think of them as long-suffering individuals who need God’s healing? Listening to members of the disabled community is key. Make sure your church accommodates their needs, whether it’s in adult or children’s ministries. Disability is often framed as suffering, but that is not always the case. Reach out, listen well, and make it possible for all people to serve in their areas of expertise.TAKEAWAYSMake sure your church has equal volunteer opportunities and leadership opportunities for disabled ChristiansEveryone’s needs are different - don’t be afraid to askIf someone is merely viewed as a project or someone to be pitied, it contributes to that feeling of ‘otherness”’Never assume what someone needs - ask specifically🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODEHollywood Exposed Download: https://bit.ly/4miWm1VDisabling Leadership book: https://amzn.to/4ozCFET🔗 CONNECT WITH ANDREW DRAPERWebsite: https://atdraper.wordpress.com/📢 THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BYRapid Radios (get 10% off with code TINA): https://rapidradios.com/discount/TINAWholesale Direct Metals: https://wholesaledirectmetals.com/tinaCapstone Legacy Foundation: https://capstonelegacy.org/MasterPeace (get discounts with code TINA): https://bit.ly/CounterCultureMom🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOMhttps://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWShttps://bit.ly/FPMCCMshow📲 GET OUR APP FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDEhttp://bit.ly/landingpageCCM💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION2024 Recap 2025 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCM23ImpactReportMake a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/#specialneeds #disabilityawareness #inclusion #accessibility #disability #differentlyabled #wheelchairlife #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #mentalhealthawareness #neurodiversity #children #education #parenting #family
To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1655/29
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By Tina GriffinHow can we make our churches a place where disabled brothers and sisters in Christ can not only participate seamlessly, but also lead alongside other believers? As the teaching pastor at Urban Light Community Church, Andrew Draper, shares thought-provoking insights into the inclusivity and love needed in ministering alongside the disabled community in America’s churches. How often do we look at disabled people and think of them as long-suffering individuals who need God’s healing? Listening to members of the disabled community is key. Make sure your church accommodates their needs, whether it’s in adult or children’s ministries. Disability is often framed as suffering, but that is not always the case. Reach out, listen well, and make it possible for all people to serve in their areas of expertise.TAKEAWAYSMake sure your church has equal volunteer opportunities and leadership opportunities for disabled ChristiansEveryone’s needs are different - don’t be afraid to askIf someone is merely viewed as a project or someone to be pitied, it contributes to that feeling of ‘otherness”’Never assume what someone needs - ask specifically🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODEHollywood Exposed Download: https://bit.ly/4miWm1VDisabling Leadership book: https://amzn.to/4ozCFET🔗 CONNECT WITH ANDREW DRAPERWebsite: https://atdraper.wordpress.com/📢 THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BYRapid Radios (get 10% off with code TINA): https://rapidradios.com/discount/TINAWholesale Direct Metals: https://wholesaledirectmetals.com/tinaCapstone Legacy Foundation: https://capstonelegacy.org/MasterPeace (get discounts with code TINA): https://bit.ly/CounterCultureMom🔗 CONNECT WITH COUNTER CULTURE MOMhttps://linktr.ee/CounterCultureMom📺 WATCH OUR PREVIOUS SHOWShttps://bit.ly/FPMCCMshow📲 GET OUR APP FREE PARENT MEDIA GUIDEhttp://bit.ly/landingpageCCM💵 SUPPORT THE MISSION2024 Recap 2025 Goals: https://bit.ly/CCM23ImpactReportMake a Tax-Deductible Donation: https://counterculturemom.com/partner/#specialneeds #disabilityawareness #inclusion #accessibility #disability #differentlyabled #wheelchairlife #actuallyautistic #autismawareness #mentalhealthawareness #neurodiversity #children #education #parenting #family
To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1655/29