Ministry

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
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Disability Support Group
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Social Activities / Retreat
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Resource & Organizational Assessment
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“I’M INVOLVED” DISABILITY INCLUSION PROJECT

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”

Vision

To inspire our constituents for a lifelong commitment to Christ-centered discipleship.

Goal

To make it to the Kingdom together.

Strategic Goal

  • Utilize the Mission Driven motif throughout the Southeastern Conference to ensure all churches are equipped with resources and training to become truly Mission Driven.
  • Equip our churches in becoming hybrid centers for evangelism
  • Implement Mentorship Program – Ensure Church Leaders are empowered to develop and mentor youth and young adults to spread the Christ-centered message of spiritual hope and wholeness.
  • Partnering efforts with geographically located sister churches or other ‘entities’ in Evangelism efforts to bring back previously churched and the un-churched individuals
  • GO – BAPTIZE – TEACH
  • Short-Term: Revitalize evangelism and discipleship in every church.
  • Mid-Term: Every Church having 50% of active members engaged in discipleship
  • Long-Term: Every Church baptizing a minimum of 10% of its active membership annually www.Mission-Driven.org

Objectives

Use the Mission-Driven B.A.S.I.C.S. strategies:

  • Collaboration with pastors/laity
  • Revitalize evangelism in each church
  • Identify leaders in each church to know and understand the B.A.S.I.C.S. strategies
  • Train and equip leaders through the use of Southeastern conference-wide retreats, workshops, seminars
  • Need assessment – surveys, questionnaires
  • Diversity and language groups outreach/equity

Jennifer Sankey-Battles

HEALTH & POSSIBILITIES DIRECTOR

Phone: (352) 735-3142

Email: health@secsda.org