HEALTH & POSSIBILITIES DIRECTOR
Jennifer Sankey-Battles
E-mail:
health@secsda.org
Phone:
(352) 735-3142
Possibility/Disability Ministry
“With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible”
Matthew 19:26
Our Purpose
We follow Jesus Christ’s example by serving God, sharing hope, and securing access for individuals with and without disabilities.
We advocate for inclusion for every individual regardless of their abilities to make everyone
feel valued and given the opportunity to participate in worship services and community activities to share the gospel of Jesus Christ which advances our mission.
Our Priorities
We SERVE GOD by valuing every human and affirming that God has
gifted everyone with talents and skills for worship services and
community activities to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We also serve
God by offering disability inclusion training that proposes possibilities for
involving individuals with disabilities in ministry.
We SHARE HOPE by allowing individuals with and without disabilities
to use their skills and talents to participate in ministry. cultivate and
facilitate an inclusive worship experience and involvement in
community activities for individuals with disabilities.
We SECURE ACCESS by advocating for accommodations and the removal of structural and attitudinal barriers, as well as by providing support and resources, which are necessary to allow individuals with disabilities to use their talents and skills to participate in worship services and community activities.
What we Do
Disability Inclusion Training
Disability Support Group
Social Activities / Retreat
Resource & Organizational Assessment
2024 I’m Involved Disability Inclusion Retreat Testimonials
“I liked the fellowship and spiritual advice.”
“I enjoyed learning how to help others who would need
help that have disability in different ways.”
“I was happy to mingle with those who do not have
complete mobility But have talent like everyone and can
do unexpected things. Glory to God.”
“I loved the conference because it helped to make me
more aware of what life is like for people with disabilities,
and how they achieve much in spite of it.”
“There was lots of good information and time to get to
know people”
