Church Engagement
Church Engagement

Karena and Joanne of Christian Horizons' community
We believe that faith communities thrive only when everybody is included, belongs, and contributes.
Churches and faith communities in North America face diverse and complex challenges. We believe that flourishing congregations are those that embrace and engage everybody's gifts. The full inclusion of people who face marginalization, such as people who experience disabilities, is a key indicator of a healthy and thriving community. We would love to partner with you in seeing your church or community come alive with the gifts and contribution of people who experience disabilities. Building communities of belonging, together.
Send us an email at ministry@christian-horizons.org to connect.
We look forward to hearing from you!

The Disability and Faith Forum
On this church engagement page we list a number of key resources for you in building communities of belonging. The Disability and Faith Forum is a site that allows further discussion at the intersection of disability and faith, along with countless resources on a variety of topics. You can also sign up to receive new posts and links to resources by email.
Will You Pray With Us?
The work of Christian Horizons is bigger than Christian Horizons. Please join us in prayer as we serve the person with exceptional needs. Prayer guides are posted below to print and make available at various locations as a resource for employees, people receiving support, families and church partners.
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Videos
Judy's Faith Story
"Incomplete Without You" with Dr. Erik Carter
Welcoming people with exceptional needs at SOUL
One-on-one with Dr. Erik Carter
It’s About Grace!
Brian Doerksen
Books

A Good and Perfect Gift (Amy Julia Becker)

Accessible Gospel, Inclusive Worship

Autism and Your Church (Barbara J. Newman)

Every Child Welcome (Katie Wetherbee, Jolene Philo)

How to Make Your Church Autism Friendly (Stephen J. Bedard)

Including People with Disabilities in Faith Communities (Erik W. Carter)

It's Hard Not to Stare: Helping Children Understand Disabilities (Tim Huff)

Leading a Special Needs Ministry (Amy Fenton Lee)

Special Needs Parenting: From Coping to Thriving (Lorna Bradley)

Vulnerable Communion (Thomas E Reynolds)
Downloads & Printable Handouts

Indicators of Belonging Checklist for Churches

Erik Carter Belonging Handouts

Almost Friends

Including Adults with Disabilities in Religious Life and Education (Vanderbilt)

Welcoming People with Developmental Disabilities and Their Families: A Practical Guide for Congregations
Websites

The Disability and Faith Forum

Putting Faith To Work

Friendship Ministries Bookstore
