Worship Matters Episode 25 - Ministry “with” vs. “for” Persons With Disabilities

In this episode of the Worship Matters podcast, Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of the Worship Team, discusses with Rev. Hank Jenkins about advocating for, welcoming, and including people with disabilities within our communities. Rev. Jenkins is a part of the Disability Ministries Committee of the United Methodist Church (visit umcdmc.org for more information). They also discuss what each local church can do to better serve people with disabilities. Click here for more resources on ableism. Click here for more information on the Accessibility Audit for churches.

“Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.