Free resources  
-  helping churches include the excluded

Disabled people are the most excluded people group in the world, but UK churches are taking advantage of free resources to enable everyone to be included.

Sadly, statistics show that disabled people are the most likely to be in poverty, not to receive an education or have paid work and to be victims of abuse. Consequently, they are also the most likely not to have heard the gospel. Christian disability charity Through the Roof is seeking to change that, and has so far given away 100 copies of their publications to churches free, all to make sure that the inclusion of disabled people is not forgotten in the recession.

Fifty churches have taken up the offer so far and Through the Roof has had many happy responses from churches glad to receive these resources. One said ‘your resources look excellent, finances are tight at the moment, and the free material makes all the difference’. The materials are helping churches take steps to include everyone, and the charity will follow up soon to find out the difference they are making.

"Everyone’s struggling with money at the moment, but at Through the Roof we want to be counter-cultural and give something away for nothing." said Jacky Oliver, CEO. "A little effort can make a big difference to the lives of disabled people and these resources will help churches make practical changes to enable disabled people to be fully involved in the life of our faith communities."

Through the Roof's publications include

‘All Welcome’ -- good practice advice to welcome people with different needs; ‘Intentional’ -- strategies to include disabled children;

‘Come In!’ -- physical adaptations for buildings;

‘Be a Roofbreaker’ – Equipping churches and communities to become welcome and safe places for all;

‘Hearts in Motion’ – a bible study exploring disability and

‘Removing Barriers’ -- a self-assessment checklist to help you identify ways to fully include disabled people.

Contact Through the Roof on info@throughtheroof.org or 01372 749955

with your address and church or organisation details to choose two out of the six free publications.