My Resources:
- Sandra Peoples – Disability Ministry
- Southern Baptists of Texas – Disability Ministry
- SBTC Disability Ministry Facebook Group
- Sandra Peoples – Vimeo
- Accessible-Church.com
- Monthly Disability Ministry Newsletter
Websites with Resources:
- KeyMinistry.org
- Lifeway
- AbilityMinistry.com
- JoniAndFriends.org
- 99 Balloons
- Nathaniel’s Hope
- The Banquet Network
- Guidelight
- With Ministries
- Engaging Disability
- Wonderful Works
- Walk Right In Ministries
- Ability Tree
- SoarSpecialNeeds.org
- Faith Inclusion Network (interfaith)
Conferences:
- Together Conference March in Atlanta
- Disability and the Church, hosted by Key Ministry April in Washington DC (in 2026)
- Institute on Theology and Disability Conference June in various locations
- METRO Disability Ministry Conference September in Dallas, TX
- Equip Disability Ministry Conference September in Oklahoma City, OK
Kid/Family ministry conferences that have breakouts for disability ministry:
- Heart of a Child
- Children’s Pastors Conference
- Etch Conference (Lifeway)
- D6 Conference
- Megacon Conference
- The Orange Conference
Networking Groups & Resource pages (online, regional, or denominational):
- Special Needs & Disability Ministry Leaders, Facebook group hosted by Key Ministry
- Southern Baptist Disability Fellowship Facebook group
- SBC Resources
- Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware
- Joni & Friends Locations
- United Methodist Church Resources
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Resources
- PCA Resources
Books (affiliate links included):
- Accessible Church: A Gospel-Centered Vision for Including People with Disabilities and Their Families by Sandra Peoples
- Disability and the Gospel: How God Uses Our Brokenness to Display His Grace by Michael S. Beates
- Same Lake, Different Boat: Coming Alongside People Touched by Disability, Revised and Updated by Stephanie O Hubach
- Jesus and Disability: A Guide to Creating an Inclusive Church by Chris Hulshof
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- Including People with Disabilities in Faith Communities: A Guide for Service Providers, Families, and Congregations Erik Carter
- Disability and the Church: A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion by Lamar Hardwick
- Start with Hello: Introducing Your Church to Special Needs Ministry (The Irresistible Church Series) Joni & Friends
- Leading a Special Needs Ministry: A Practical Guide to Including Children and Loving Families by Amy Fenton Lee
- Autism and Your Church: Nurturing the Spiritual Growth of People with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Barb Newman
- Every Child Welcome: A Ministry Handbook for Including Kids with Special Needs by Philo and Wetherbee
Curriculum Options:
- Lifeway’s Special Buddies
- Lifeway’s Access (for adults)
- Awe & Wonder
- Ability Ministry
- Bethesda Training and Curriculum Resources
- The Adapted Word
- Truth78
Other Resources:
- Key Ministry: The Podcast
- Rising Above: Resources for Caregiving Parents
- Champions4Parents
- Joni and Friends Podcast
- Wonderful Works (videos)
- Wheaton Center for Faith and Disability (at Wheaton College)
- Capernaum Young Life (purposeful friendships for teens/young adults)
