From Church Doors to Discipleship: The Journey of Inclusive Spiritual Development

Indispensable People

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Spiritual development is essential for believers with disabilities, requiring intentional discipleship processes that adapt strategies while maintaining the same goal of becoming more Christ-like. Tracy explores how churches can create environments where every person has the opportunity to know Christ, grow in Him, and serve Him with their unique gifts, regardless of ability.
• Over 65 million Americans have a disability (25% of population), yet over 80% are not in churches
• Spiritual development takes place as believers become more like Jesus through intentional discipleship
• Building a disability ministry starts with creating physical accessibility (bathrooms, doors, sensory resources)
• Mentorship and friendship form the foundation of spiritual development through intentional relationships
• Learning opportunities should be adapted with repetitive experiences, audio resources, and sensory engagement
• Every person with a disability should be equipped to serve according to their spiritual gifts
• Serving should not come from pity but from recognizing each person's God-given purpose
For deeper dives into these topics and more, check out indispensablepeople.com and visit Amazon to purchase the books The Indispensable Kid and Gospel Accessibility and the Indispensable People.

Chapters

1. Introduction to Indispensable People (00:00:00)

2. Understanding Spiritual Development (00:00:56)

3. Discipleship Process and Evangelism (00:03:00)

4. Building Intentional Relationships (00:07:36)

5. Learning Opportunities for All Abilities (00:12:10)

6. Equipping and Deploying for Purpose (00:15:10)