This organization provides conferences and speakers for congregations to learn about the importance of welcoming people with disabilities into their congregational families.
Offerings
speaking, conferences, downloadable QuickStart Guide
Best For
clergy and lay leaders
Cost
varies by service
Suggested Uses
- Visit the website to access the downloadable "QuickStart Guide" to learn how to start involving people with disabilities in your congregation.
About the Contributor

Kara Faris is the Center’s director of resource grants and resource consulting, as well as a resource consultant to congregations. She previously served for eight years as the Center’s education director.
Before working at the Center, Kara served First Friends Meeting of Indianapolis as associate pastor. With a degree in marketing from Butler University’s College of Business Administration and a master of divinity degree from Christian Theological Seminary, Kara brings a blend of pragmatism, intuition and passion for lifelong learning to the Center. Kara has authored Including Laity in Education Events Empowers Congregations and co-authored the book Divergent Church.