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Disability Ministry & Church Safety: What Churches Need to Understand
In this episode, I’m joined by John Fela, a special needs father, advocate, speaker, and author who works to support families navigating disability, especially fathers who often feel overlooked in that journey.
We discuss how churches can better understand and welcome individuals and families affected by disability, how well-meaning volunteers can unintentionally misread behavior, why leadership must set the tone for disability ministry, and how church safety ministries can respond with wisdom, patience, and compassion.
John also shares practical insight on sensory needs, avoiding isolation…
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