Cohort Details
DATES & TIMES

8 Weekly Sessions
Thursday, October 1-November 19, 2026
1:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. ET
12:30 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. CT
11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. MT
10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. PT

FEE

$299

Cohort Description

One in five families in the U.S. has a member with a disability, but that number isn’t represented in our churches each Sunday. To reach these families with the gospel and disciple them, our churches can take steps toward greater accessibility and hospitality.

In this cohort, we’ll lay a biblical foundation for disability inclusion, learn more about common disabilities and the barriers that keep those with disabilities from attending church. Then, we’ll learn how to build ministry environments where kids, students, and adults with disabilities can belong and be discipled, how to offer support to caregivers and typical siblings, and how to spread the word about our disability ministries so we can reach more people with the gospel. 

With your registration, you’ll receive:

  • Teaching from Sandra Peoples, Stephanie Hubach, Garett Wall, and Beth Golik.
  • Opportunities to ask questions on various topics 
  • Connection and fellowship with other ministry leaders in an affinity breakout group.
  • 2 books, a PDF workbook, and other recommended resources to help you grow

Books Included (for US-based participants):

  • Accessible Church: A Gospel-Centered Vision for Including People with Disabilities and Their Families by Sandra Peoples (Crossway, 2025)
  • Same Lake, Different Boat: Coming Alongside People Touched by Disability by Stephanie O. Hubach (P&R, 2020)

If you do not receive a confirmation email after you register, please send us an email at [email protected].

Are you on a church staff or considering this cohort as a group at a church? If so, we want you to check out this brief PDF with three ideas of how to use this cohort as a group and instructions for deep discounts.

We never want finances to hinder someone from participating. If you want to participate in this cohort and need financial assistance, please send us an email and tell us more about your circumstances ([email protected]).

 

* We are unable to offer refunds for TGC cohorts

* All sessions will be recorded and available for streaming or download at your leisure in perpetuity, so if you can’t make it live, the material is still readily available

* NOTE: we are unable to ship to those outside the United States but please use the coupon code “BOOKS15” for 15 percent off as our courtesy to international participants. You may also use coupon code “BOOKS15” if you DO NOT WANT the books for the cohort.

* Registration closes on September 24th for registrations WITH books, and September 30th for registrations WITHOUT books. 

* If you have any questions pertaining to signing up for your cohort, group rates, elder/preaching team rates, or church rates email [email protected]

Build a theology of disability that starts in the garden of Eden and continues as we worship together for eternity
Understand the number of families affected by disabilities and the challenges they face at church when there are not accommodations in place
Create welcoming environments where students and families can feel comfortable and are invited to hear and respond to the gospel
Learn to accommodate participants with a variety of special needs, learning disabilities, and behavioral and mental health diagnoses
Support special needs families through the phases of grief and caretaking they experience
Reach even more special needs families in their communities so they can hear and respond to the gospel
Content Summary
Session 1 (October 1)
Biblical Foundations for Disability Ministry (Stephanie Hubach)

The Bible speaks of disability from Genesis to Revelation, and we can look to Scripture to understand that every person is made in the image of God and has the potential to have a relationship with him. In this session, Hubach will discuss passages that shape our theology of disability and explain how the biblical worldview of disability differs from modern and postmodern views in our culture.

Session 2 (October 8)
The Mission Field in Every Community (Sandra Peoples)

Every community includes people with disabilities, but many of them don’t attend church because of the barriers they face. In this session, we will talk about common disabilities and how we can support people who are affected so they have the opportunity to be a part of a church community.

Session 3 (October 15)
Models and Methods for Disability Ministry (Sandra Peoples)

People with disabilities have a wide range of needs we can be ready to meet by preparing our programs, policies, and ministry environments. In this session, we’ll talk about inclusive and specialized options for support, what current policies you might need to adjust, and how to meet sensory needs with buddy bags and sensory items such as fidgets as well as spaces such as quiet corners or sensory rooms.

Session 4 (October 22)
Your Ministry Team (Sandra Peoples)

Everyone has a role to play in making our ministries truly inclusive. In this session, we’ll discuss how to equip all your teachers and volunteers, how to recruit and train specialized helpers, and when to add dedicated staff to your team as your ministry grows. You will also learn how to encourage positive behavior choices for ministry participants so you can equip your team with the best tools and techniques.

Session 5 (October 29)
Evangelism and Discipleship (Sandra Peoples)

Disability ministry is discipleship ministry. As ministry leaders, we can be faithful to our calling to evangelize and disciple people with disabilities just like we do all the participants in our ministries. In this session, we’ll talk about sharing the gospel in understandable ways, adapting lessons for every learner, and choosing appropriate curriculum. You’ll also learn how to use a helpful tool to support spiritual growth: individual spiritual plans (ISPs).

Session 6 (November 5)
Whole Family Care (Garett Wall)

The whole family is affected when a member has a disability, and parents and typical siblings also need support from their church. In this session, Wall will share how churches can meet the practical and spiritual needs of family members through each life stage and remind us of the blessings our churches receive from these families.

Session 7 (November 12)
Beyond Children's Ministry (Sandra Peoples)

Although disability inclusion often starts in children’s ministry, every ministry area can be prepared to welcome and include people with disabilities. In this session, we’ll focus on supporting teens and adults through opportunities for fellowship, discipleship, worship, and service with their gifts.

Session 8 (November 19)
Marketing and Outreach (Beth Golik)

Once you are prepared to welcome people with disabilities and their families, you’ll want to let your community know! In this session, Golik will discuss how to communicate on your website and with your congregation what your church offers families. You’ll also get ideas for outreach events that bless families in your community and reach them with the hope of the gospel.

REGISTER TODAY
Cohort Description

One in five families in the U.S. has a member with a disability, but that number isn’t represented in our churches each Sunday. To reach these families with the gospel and disciple them, our churches can take steps toward greater accessibility and hospitality.

In this cohort, we’ll lay a biblical foundation for disability inclusion, learn more about common disabilities and the barriers that keep those with disabilities from attending church. Then, we’ll learn how to build ministry environments where kids, students, and adults with disabilities can belong and be discipled, how to offer support to caregivers and typical siblings, and how to spread the word about our disability ministries so we can reach more people with the gospel. 

With your registration, you’ll receive:

  • Teaching from Sandra Peoples, Stephanie Hubach, Garett Wall, and Beth Golik.
  • Opportunities to ask questions on various topics 
  • Connection and fellowship with other ministry leaders in an affinity breakout group.
  • 2 books, a PDF workbook, and other recommended resources to help you grow

Books Included (for US-based participants):

  • Accessible Church: A Gospel-Centered Vision for Including People with Disabilities and Their Families by Sandra Peoples (Crossway, 2025)
  • Same Lake, Different Boat: Coming Alongside People Touched by Disability by Stephanie O. Hubach (P&R, 2020)

If you do not receive a confirmation email after you register, please send us an email at [email protected].

Are you on a church staff or considering this cohort as a group at a church? If so, we want you to check out this brief PDF with three ideas of how to use this cohort as a group and instructions for deep discounts.

We never want finances to hinder someone from participating. If you want to participate in this cohort and need financial assistance, please send us an email and tell us more about your circumstances ([email protected]).

 

* We are unable to offer refunds for TGC cohorts

* All sessions will be recorded and available for streaming or download at your leisure in perpetuity, so if you can’t make it live, the material is still readily available

* NOTE: we are unable to ship to those outside the United States but please use the coupon code “BOOKS15” for 15 percent off as our courtesy to international participants. You may also use coupon code “BOOKS15” if you DO NOT WANT the books for the cohort.

* Registration closes on September 24th for registrations WITH books, and September 30th for registrations WITHOUT books. 

* If you have any questions pertaining to signing up for your cohort, group rates, elder/preaching team rates, or church rates email [email protected]

Content Summary
Session 1 (October 1)
Biblical Foundations for Disability Ministry (Stephanie Hubach)

The Bible speaks of disability from Genesis to Revelation, and we can look to Scripture to understand that every person is made in the image of God and has the potential to have a relationship with him. In this session, Hubach will discuss passages that shape our theology of disability and explain how the biblical worldview of disability differs from modern and postmodern views in our culture.

Session 2 (October 8)
The Mission Field in Every Community (Sandra Peoples)

Every community includes people with disabilities, but many of them don’t attend church because of the barriers they face. In this session, we will talk about common disabilities and how we can support people who are affected so they have the opportunity to be a part of a church community.

Session 3 (October 15)
Models and Methods for Disability Ministry (Sandra Peoples)

People with disabilities have a wide range of needs we can be ready to meet by preparing our programs, policies, and ministry environments. In this session, we’ll talk about inclusive and specialized options for support, what current policies you might need to adjust, and how to meet sensory needs with buddy bags and sensory items such as fidgets as well as spaces such as quiet corners or sensory rooms.

Session 4 (October 22)
Your Ministry Team (Sandra Peoples)

Everyone has a role to play in making our ministries truly inclusive. In this session, we’ll discuss how to equip all your teachers and volunteers, how to recruit and train specialized helpers, and when to add dedicated staff to your team as your ministry grows. You will also learn how to encourage positive behavior choices for ministry participants so you can equip your team with the best tools and techniques.

Session 5 (October 29)
Evangelism and Discipleship (Sandra Peoples)

Disability ministry is discipleship ministry. As ministry leaders, we can be faithful to our calling to evangelize and disciple people with disabilities just like we do all the participants in our ministries. In this session, we’ll talk about sharing the gospel in understandable ways, adapting lessons for every learner, and choosing appropriate curriculum. You’ll also learn how to use a helpful tool to support spiritual growth: individual spiritual plans (ISPs).

Session 6 (November 5)
Whole Family Care (Garett Wall)

The whole family is affected when a member has a disability, and parents and typical siblings also need support from their church. In this session, Wall will share how churches can meet the practical and spiritual needs of family members through each life stage and remind us of the blessings our churches receive from these families.

Session 7 (November 12)
Beyond Children's Ministry (Sandra Peoples)

Although disability inclusion often starts in children’s ministry, every ministry area can be prepared to welcome and include people with disabilities. In this session, we’ll focus on supporting teens and adults through opportunities for fellowship, discipleship, worship, and service with their gifts.

Session 8 (November 19)
Marketing and Outreach (Beth Golik)

Once you are prepared to welcome people with disabilities and their families, you’ll want to let your community know! In this session, Golik will discuss how to communicate on your website and with your congregation what your church offers families. You’ll also get ideas for outreach events that bless families in your community and reach them with the hope of the gospel.

REGISTER TODAY
Cohort Details
DATES & TIMES

8 Weekly Sessions
Thursday, October 1-November 19, 2026
1:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. ET
12:30 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. CT
11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. MT
10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. PT

FEE

$299

Build a theology of disability that starts in the garden of Eden and continues as we worship together for eternity
Understand the number of families affected by disabilities and the challenges they face at church when there are not accommodations in place
Create welcoming environments where students and families can feel comfortable and are invited to hear and respond to the gospel
Learn to accommodate participants with a variety of special needs, learning disabilities, and behavioral and mental health diagnoses
Support special needs families through the phases of grief and caretaking they experience
Reach even more special needs families in their communities so they can hear and respond to the gospel