These slides are from the Summer Institute on Theology and Disability held in Summer 2012. I presented interim data from an ongoing student focused on the strengths, supports, spirituality, and well-being of youth with intellectual disabilities or autism. For more information about this study and its findings, contact Erik Carter using the e-mail address on the final slide.
Data is defined as “information in visible form.” But what information remains invisible? How and why does it matter? Education is all about messaging. Ultimately, the “invisible” messages we send and receive determine how we lead students to understand society and their place in it. Quantitative data is a tool of “othering.” It shapes the way we educate without taking into account the racialized systemic barriers students and teachers confront in the classroom. The popular education model used in social justice movements has proven that lived experiences matter just as much as any numerical statistic. Compassionate storytelling can empower the data you’re given, your leadership and your students.
This session will explore how racialized messaging is embedded in student data profiles as stories that frame an educator’s expectation of a student’s capacity to master specific content areas. Methodically collecting anecdotal information from your students can help you gain insight about what those numbers actually mean to your work and to their development. We will unpack the ways data messages reinforce internalized racism and subsequently impact our roles as gatekeepers. Your interpretation of the numbers is an opportunity to honor your students’ experience and show how those account matter more than the “flat” stories numbers often relay.
These slides were part of a discussion section at the 2012 Summer Institute on Disability and Theology. The focus of the discussion was what makes a congregation a place of welcome and hospitality for people with developmental disabilities and their families. For more information about this discussion, contact Erik Carter (erik.carter at vanderbilt.edu).
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This presentation was developed for the Virginia Department of Education and aimed to build the capacity of primary and secondary school educators to understand risk behavior and behavior change in youth.
Data is defined as “information in visible form.” But what information remains invisible? How and why does it matter? Education is all about messaging. Ultimately, the “invisible” messages we send and receive determine how we lead students to understand society and their place in it. Quantitative data is a tool of “othering.” It shapes the way we educate without taking into account the racialized systemic barriers students and teachers confront in the classroom. The popular education model used in social justice movements has proven that lived experiences matter just as much as any numerical statistic. Compassionate storytelling can empower the data you’re given, your leadership and your students.
This session will explore how racialized messaging is embedded in student data profiles as stories that frame an educator’s expectation of a student’s capacity to master specific content areas. Methodically collecting anecdotal information from your students can help you gain insight about what those numbers actually mean to your work and to their development. We will unpack the ways data messages reinforce internalized racism and subsequently impact our roles as gatekeepers. Your interpretation of the numbers is an opportunity to honor your students’ experience and show how those account matter more than the “flat” stories numbers often relay.
These slides were part of a discussion section at the 2012 Summer Institute on Disability and Theology. The focus of the discussion was what makes a congregation a place of welcome and hospitality for people with developmental disabilities and their families. For more information about this discussion, contact Erik Carter (erik.carter at vanderbilt.edu).
"Including people with disabilities..." Congregational Practice GuideKeith Dow
An interactive and practical guide for churches as they engage with Erik Carter's best-seller "Including people with disabilities in faith communities."
This presentation was developed for the Virginia Department of Education and aimed to build the capacity of primary and secondary school educators to understand risk behavior and behavior change in youth.
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Earthsoft Foundation of Guidance (EFG) is working as an NGO/NPO for students - Education & Career
guidance and for Professionals for soft skills enhancements. I am working on speading , sharing
knowledge; experience globally.It has uploaded important presentations at http://myefg.in/downloads.aspx.
Also https://dl.dropbox.com/u/83265908/Links-events.xls has links for all ppt files.
Read http://tl.gd/jm1gh5
Be mentor using your education, knowledge & experience to contribute for a social cause & do conduct
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- Earthsoft Foundation of Guidance
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Personality development is essential to grow in career or business; this ppt depicts following topics
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Earthsoft Foundation of Guidance (EFG) is working as an NGO/NPO for students - Education & Career
guidance and for Professionals for soft skills enhancements. I am working on speading , sharing
knowledge; experience globally.It has uploaded important presentations at http://myefg.in/downloads.aspx.
Also https://dl.dropbox.com/u/83265908/Links-events.xls has links for all ppt files.
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Be mentor using your education, knowledge & experience to contribute for a social cause & do conduct
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- Earthsoft Foundation of Guidance
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Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
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1. What Matters Most
Youth with Disabilities, Their Families,
and Compelling Congregational Supports
Erik Carter | Institute on Disability and Theology | Summer 2012
5. See Appendix A of
Carter, E. W. (2007). Including people with
disabilities in faith communities: A guide for service
providers, families, and congregations. Baltimore,
MD: Paul H. Brookes.
Position Statements
6. (1992, 1996, 2004)
The Church and People with Mental, Physical, and/or Psychological
Disabilities (1984, 1996, 2004)
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Mezuzah Accessibility (1997)
Measures for Persons with Disabilities (1991)
See AppendixAll (2003) A of
World Council of Churches
A Church of All and For
Carter, E. W. (2007). Including people with
Interim Statement on the Theological and Empirical Understanding of the
disabilities in faith communities: A guide for service
Issue of Disabilities (1997)
The Handicapped and the Wholeness of the Family of God (1975)
providers, families, and congregations. Baltimore,
MD: Paul H. Brookes.
21. Autism is characterized by...
Intellectual disability • Deficits in social-emotional reciprocity; ranging from
is “a disability abnormal social approach and failure of normal back
and forth conversation through reduced sharing of
characterized by interests, emotions, and affect and response to total
significant limitations lack of initiation of social interaction,
both in intellectual • Deficits in nonverbal communicative behaviors used
functioning and in for social interaction; ranging from poorly integrated-
verbal and nonverbal communication, through
adaptive behavior, abnormalities in eye contact and body-language, or
which covers many deficits in understanding and use of nonverbal
everyday social and communication, to total lack of facial expression or
practical skills.” gestures.
AAIDD definition (2010) • Deficits in developing and maintaining relationships,
appropriate to developmental level (beyond those
with caregivers); ranging from difficulties adjusting
behavior to suit different social contexts through
difficulties in sharing imaginative play and in making
friends to an apparent absence of interest in people
APA proposed definition (2012)
Think Differently About How
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22. How much ! each trait characte"#ic of y$r child?
Somewhat-Extremely A Little Not at All
Items drawn from the Assessment Scale for Positive Character Traits-Developmental Disabilities (Woodard, 2009)
23. How much ! each trait characte"#ic of y$r child?
Somewhat-Extremely A Little Not at All
Happiness
Enjoyment
Humor
Kindness
Caring
Thankfulness
Empathy
Courage
Resilience
Forgivness
Self-Control
Items drawn from the Assessment Scale for Positive Character Traits-Developmental Disabilities (Woodard, 2009)
24. How much ! each trait characte"#ic of y$r child?
Somewhat-Extremely A Little Not at All
Happiness 93%
Enjoyment
Humor
Kindness
Caring
Thankfulness
Empathy
Courage
Resilience
Forgivness
Self-Control
Items drawn from the Assessment Scale for Positive Character Traits-Developmental Disabilities (Woodard, 2009)
25. How much ! each trait characte"#ic of y$r child?
Somewhat-Extremely A Little Not at All
Happiness 93%
Enjoyment 86%
Humor
Kindness
Caring
Thankfulness
Empathy
Courage
Resilience
Forgivness
Self-Control
Items drawn from the Assessment Scale for Positive Character Traits-Developmental Disabilities (Woodard, 2009)
26. How much ! each trait characte"#ic of y$r child?
Somewhat-Extremely A Little Not at All
Happiness 93%
Enjoyment 86%
Humor 86%
Kindness
Caring
Thankfulness
Empathy
Courage
Resilience
Forgivness
Self-Control
Items drawn from the Assessment Scale for Positive Character Traits-Developmental Disabilities (Woodard, 2009)
27. How much ! each trait characte"#ic of y$r child?
Somewhat-Extremely A Little Not at All
Happiness 93%
Enjoyment 86%
Humor 86%
Kindness 85%
Caring
Thankfulness
Empathy
Courage
Resilience
Forgivness
Self-Control
Items drawn from the Assessment Scale for Positive Character Traits-Developmental Disabilities (Woodard, 2009)
28. How much ! each trait characte"#ic of y$r child?
Somewhat-Extremely A Little Not at All
Happiness 93%
Enjoyment 86%
Humor 86%
Kindness 85%
Caring 82%
Thankfulness
Empathy
Courage
Resilience
Forgivness
Self-Control
Items drawn from the Assessment Scale for Positive Character Traits-Developmental Disabilities (Woodard, 2009)
29. How much ! each trait characte"#ic of y$r child?
Somewhat-Extremely A Little Not at All
Happiness 93%
Enjoyment 86%
Humor 86%
Kindness 85%
Caring 82%
Thankfulness 79%
Empathy
Courage
Resilience
Forgivness
Self-Control
Items drawn from the Assessment Scale for Positive Character Traits-Developmental Disabilities (Woodard, 2009)
30. How much ! each trait characte"#ic of y$r child?
Somewhat-Extremely A Little Not at All
Happiness 93%
Enjoyment 86%
Humor 86%
Kindness 85%
Caring 82%
Thankfulness 79%
Empathy 78%
Courage
Resilience
Forgivness
Self-Control
Items drawn from the Assessment Scale for Positive Character Traits-Developmental Disabilities (Woodard, 2009)
31. How much ! each trait characte"#ic of y$r child?
Somewhat-Extremely A Little Not at All
Happiness 93%
Enjoyment 86%
Humor 86%
Kindness 85%
Caring 82%
Thankfulness 79%
Empathy 78%
Courage 74%
Resilience
Forgivness
Self-Control
Items drawn from the Assessment Scale for Positive Character Traits-Developmental Disabilities (Woodard, 2009)
32. How much ! each trait characte"#ic of y$r child?
Somewhat-Extremely A Little Not at All
Happiness 93%
Enjoyment 86%
Humor 86%
Kindness 85%
Caring 82%
Thankfulness 79%
Empathy 78%
Courage 74%
Resilience 68%
Forgivness
Self-Control
Items drawn from the Assessment Scale for Positive Character Traits-Developmental Disabilities (Woodard, 2009)
33. How much ! each trait characte"#ic of y$r child?
Somewhat-Extremely A Little Not at All
Happiness 93%
Enjoyment 86%
Humor 86%
Kindness 85%
Caring 82%
Thankfulness 79%
Empathy 78%
Courage 74%
Resilience 68%
Forgivness 63%
Self-Control
Items drawn from the Assessment Scale for Positive Character Traits-Developmental Disabilities (Woodard, 2009)
34. How much ! each trait characte"#ic of y$r child?
Somewhat-Extremely A Little Not at All
Happiness 93%
Enjoyment 86%
Humor 86%
Kindness 85%
Caring 82%
Thankfulness 79%
Empathy 78%
Courage 74%
Resilience 68%
Forgivness 63%
Self-Control 52%
Items drawn from the Assessment Scale for Positive Character Traits-Developmental Disabilities (Woodard, 2009)
35. My fai% ! somewhat or very impo&ant to me ...
100%
90% 87% 84%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
People with Disabilities People without Disabilities
NOD/Harris Interactive (2000)
36. My Child...
Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree
Items drawn from the Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire (Plante et al., 2002)
37. My Child...
Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree
Items drawn from the Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire (Plante et al., 2002)
38. My Child...
Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree
...prays daily
21% 34% 25% 20%
Items drawn from the Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire (Plante et al., 2002)
39. My Child...
Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree
...prays daily
21% 34% 25% 20%
...looks to his/her faith as
providing meaning and purpose in 18% 39% 23% 20%
his/her life
Items drawn from the Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire (Plante et al., 2002)
40. My Child...
Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree
...prays daily
21% 34% 25% 20%
...looks to his/her faith as
providing meaning and purpose in 18% 39% 23% 20%
his/her life
...considers himself/herself to be
active in his/her faith community 22% 37% 19% 22%
or congregation
Items drawn from the Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire (Plante et al., 2002)
41. My Child...
Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree
...prays daily
21% 34% 25% 20%
...looks to his/her faith as
providing meaning and purpose in 18% 39% 23% 20%
his/her life
...considers himself/herself to be
active in his/her faith community 22% 37% 19% 22%
or congregation
...enjoys being around others who
share his/her faith 24% 46% 12% 17%
Items drawn from the Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire (Plante et al., 2002)
42. My Child...
Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree
...prays daily
21% 34% 25% 20%
...looks to his/her faith as
providing meaning and purpose in 18% 39% 23% 20%
his/her life
...considers himself/herself to be
active in his/her faith community 22% 37% 19% 22%
or congregation
...enjoys being around others who
share his/her faith 24% 46% 12% 17%
...faith impacts many of his/her
decisions 14% 34% 29% 22%
Items drawn from the Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire (Plante et al., 2002)
45. Daily or Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Praying at Mealtime
Praying at Bedtime
Reading/Listening Scripture
Religious Music
Praying with Family Members
Talking About Spiritual Ideas
Sabbath/Lord’s Day
Contributing Money
Personal Devotions
Family Devotions
Watching Religious TV/Movies
Sharing One’s Faith with Others
Celebrating Religious Traditions
Religious Websites
Fasting
46. Daily or Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Praying at Mealtime 68% 18% 13%
Praying at Bedtime
Reading/Listening Scripture
Religious Music
Praying with Family Members
Talking About Spiritual Ideas
Sabbath/Lord’s Day
Contributing Money
Personal Devotions
Family Devotions
Watching Religious TV/Movies
Sharing One’s Faith with Others
Celebrating Religious Traditions
Religious Websites
Fasting
47. Daily or Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Praying at Mealtime 68% 18% 13%
Praying at Bedtime 59% 7% 34%
Reading/Listening Scripture
Religious Music
Praying with Family Members
Talking About Spiritual Ideas
Sabbath/Lord’s Day
Contributing Money
Personal Devotions
Family Devotions
Watching Religious TV/Movies
Sharing One’s Faith with Others
Celebrating Religious Traditions
Religious Websites
Fasting
48. Daily or Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Praying at Mealtime 68% 18% 13%
Praying at Bedtime 59% 7% 34%
Reading/Listening Scripture 54% 18% 28%
Religious Music
Praying with Family Members
Talking About Spiritual Ideas
Sabbath/Lord’s Day
Contributing Money
Personal Devotions
Family Devotions
Watching Religious TV/Movies
Sharing One’s Faith with Others
Celebrating Religious Traditions
Religious Websites
Fasting
49. Daily or Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Praying at Mealtime 68% 18% 13%
Praying at Bedtime 59% 7% 34%
Reading/Listening Scripture 54% 18% 28%
Religious Music 49% 18% 33%
Praying with Family Members
Talking About Spiritual Ideas
Sabbath/Lord’s Day
Contributing Money
Personal Devotions
Family Devotions
Watching Religious TV/Movies
Sharing One’s Faith with Others
Celebrating Religious Traditions
Religious Websites
Fasting
50. Daily or Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Praying at Mealtime 68% 18% 13%
Praying at Bedtime 59% 7% 34%
Reading/Listening Scripture 54% 18% 28%
Religious Music 49% 18% 33%
Praying with Family Members 45% 25% 30%
Talking About Spiritual Ideas
Sabbath/Lord’s Day
Contributing Money
Personal Devotions
Family Devotions
Watching Religious TV/Movies
Sharing One’s Faith with Others
Celebrating Religious Traditions
Religious Websites
Fasting
51. Daily or Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Praying at Mealtime 68% 18% 13%
Praying at Bedtime 59% 7% 34%
Reading/Listening Scripture 54% 18% 28%
Religious Music 49% 18% 33%
Praying with Family Members 45% 25% 30%
Talking About Spiritual Ideas 42% 17% 42%
Sabbath/Lord’s Day
Contributing Money
Personal Devotions
Family Devotions
Watching Religious TV/Movies
Sharing One’s Faith with Others
Celebrating Religious Traditions
Religious Websites
Fasting
52. Daily or Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Praying at Mealtime 68% 18% 13%
Praying at Bedtime 59% 7% 34%
Reading/Listening Scripture 54% 18% 28%
Religious Music 49% 18% 33%
Praying with Family Members 45% 25% 30%
Talking About Spiritual Ideas 42% 17% 42%
Sabbath/Lord’s Day 41% 6% 53%
Contributing Money
Personal Devotions
Family Devotions
Watching Religious TV/Movies
Sharing One’s Faith with Others
Celebrating Religious Traditions
Religious Websites
Fasting
53. Daily or Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Praying at Mealtime 68% 18% 13%
Praying at Bedtime 59% 7% 34%
Reading/Listening Scripture 54% 18% 28%
Religious Music 49% 18% 33%
Praying with Family Members 45% 25% 30%
Talking About Spiritual Ideas 42% 17% 42%
Sabbath/Lord’s Day 41% 6% 53%
Contributing Money 38% 20% 42%
Personal Devotions
Family Devotions
Watching Religious TV/Movies
Sharing One’s Faith with Others
Celebrating Religious Traditions
Religious Websites
Fasting
54. Daily or Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Praying at Mealtime 68% 18% 13%
Praying at Bedtime 59% 7% 34%
Reading/Listening Scripture 54% 18% 28%
Religious Music 49% 18% 33%
Praying with Family Members 45% 25% 30%
Talking About Spiritual Ideas 42% 17% 42%
Sabbath/Lord’s Day 41% 6% 53%
Contributing Money 38% 20% 42%
Personal Devotions 29% 10% 62%
Family Devotions
Watching Religious TV/Movies
Sharing One’s Faith with Others
Celebrating Religious Traditions
Religious Websites
Fasting
55. Daily or Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Praying at Mealtime 68% 18% 13%
Praying at Bedtime 59% 7% 34%
Reading/Listening Scripture 54% 18% 28%
Religious Music 49% 18% 33%
Praying with Family Members 45% 25% 30%
Talking About Spiritual Ideas 42% 17% 42%
Sabbath/Lord’s Day 41% 6% 53%
Contributing Money 38% 20% 42%
Personal Devotions 29% 10% 62%
Family Devotions 27% 15% 59%
Watching Religious TV/Movies
Sharing One’s Faith with Others
Celebrating Religious Traditions
Religious Websites
Fasting
56. Daily or Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Praying at Mealtime 68% 18% 13%
Praying at Bedtime 59% 7% 34%
Reading/Listening Scripture 54% 18% 28%
Religious Music 49% 18% 33%
Praying with Family Members 45% 25% 30%
Talking About Spiritual Ideas 42% 17% 42%
Sabbath/Lord’s Day 41% 6% 53%
Contributing Money 38% 20% 42%
Personal Devotions 29% 10% 62%
Family Devotions 27% 15% 59%
Watching Religious TV/Movies 24% 36% 40%
Sharing One’s Faith with Others
Celebrating Religious Traditions
Religious Websites
Fasting
57. Daily or Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Praying at Mealtime 68% 18% 13%
Praying at Bedtime 59% 7% 34%
Reading/Listening Scripture 54% 18% 28%
Religious Music 49% 18% 33%
Praying with Family Members 45% 25% 30%
Talking About Spiritual Ideas 42% 17% 42%
Sabbath/Lord’s Day 41% 6% 53%
Contributing Money 38% 20% 42%
Personal Devotions 29% 10% 62%
Family Devotions 27% 15% 59%
Watching Religious TV/Movies 24% 36% 40%
Sharing One’s Faith with Others 19% 20% 61%
Celebrating Religious Traditions
Religious Websites
Fasting
58. Daily or Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Praying at Mealtime 68% 18% 13%
Praying at Bedtime 59% 7% 34%
Reading/Listening Scripture 54% 18% 28%
Religious Music 49% 18% 33%
Praying with Family Members 45% 25% 30%
Talking About Spiritual Ideas 42% 17% 42%
Sabbath/Lord’s Day 41% 6% 53%
Contributing Money 38% 20% 42%
Personal Devotions 29% 10% 62%
Family Devotions 27% 15% 59%
Watching Religious TV/Movies 24% 36% 40%
Sharing One’s Faith with Others 19% 20% 61%
Celebrating Religious Traditions 12% 77% 12%
Religious Websites
Fasting
59. Daily or Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Praying at Mealtime 68% 18% 13%
Praying at Bedtime 59% 7% 34%
Reading/Listening Scripture 54% 18% 28%
Religious Music 49% 18% 33%
Praying with Family Members 45% 25% 30%
Talking About Spiritual Ideas 42% 17% 42%
Sabbath/Lord’s Day 41% 6% 53%
Contributing Money 38% 20% 42%
Personal Devotions 29% 10% 62%
Family Devotions 27% 15% 59%
Watching Religious TV/Movies 24% 36% 40%
Sharing One’s Faith with Others 19% 20% 61%
Celebrating Religious Traditions 12% 77% 12%
Religious Websites 10% 16% 73%
Fasting
60. Daily or Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Praying at Mealtime 68% 18% 13%
Praying at Bedtime 59% 7% 34%
Reading/Listening Scripture 54% 18% 28%
Religious Music 49% 18% 33%
Praying with Family Members 45% 25% 30%
Talking About Spiritual Ideas 42% 17% 42%
Sabbath/Lord’s Day 41% 6% 53%
Contributing Money 38% 20% 42%
Personal Devotions 29% 10% 62%
Family Devotions 27% 15% 59%
Watching Religious TV/Movies 24% 36% 40%
Sharing One’s Faith with Others 19% 20% 61%
Celebrating Religious Traditions 12% 77% 12%
Religious Websites 10% 16% 73%
Fasting 2% 12% 86%
63. Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Attending Worship Services
Religious Education Classes
Youth Group
Small Group
Sacraments
Prayer Meetings
Choir or Music Team
Social Events
Greeter or Usher
Local Outreach Ministries
Acolyte or Altar Server
Leading Prayers During Services
Leading Scripture Readings
Youth Retreats
Rites of Passage
Mission Trips
Other Forms of Service
64. Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Attending Worship Services 64% 23% 12%
Religious Education Classes
Youth Group
Small Group
Sacraments
Prayer Meetings
Choir or Music Team
Social Events
Greeter or Usher
Local Outreach Ministries
Acolyte or Altar Server
Leading Prayers During Services
Leading Scripture Readings
Youth Retreats
Rites of Passage
Mission Trips
Other Forms of Service
65. Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Attending Worship Services 64% 23% 12%
Religious Education Classes 46% 16% 37%
Youth Group
Small Group
Sacraments
Prayer Meetings
Choir or Music Team
Social Events
Greeter or Usher
Local Outreach Ministries
Acolyte or Altar Server
Leading Prayers During Services
Leading Scripture Readings
Youth Retreats
Rites of Passage
Mission Trips
Other Forms of Service
66. Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Attending Worship Services 64% 23% 12%
Religious Education Classes 46% 16% 37%
Youth Group 24% 12% 64%
Small Group
Sacraments
Prayer Meetings
Choir or Music Team
Social Events
Greeter or Usher
Local Outreach Ministries
Acolyte or Altar Server
Leading Prayers During Services
Leading Scripture Readings
Youth Retreats
Rites of Passage
Mission Trips
Other Forms of Service
67. Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Attending Worship Services 64% 23% 12%
Religious Education Classes 46% 16% 37%
Youth Group 24% 12% 64%
Small Group 21% 8% 71%
Sacraments
Prayer Meetings
Choir or Music Team
Social Events
Greeter or Usher
Local Outreach Ministries
Acolyte or Altar Server
Leading Prayers During Services
Leading Scripture Readings
Youth Retreats
Rites of Passage
Mission Trips
Other Forms of Service
68. Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Attending Worship Services 64% 23% 12%
Religious Education Classes 46% 16% 37%
Youth Group 24% 12% 64%
Small Group 21% 8% 71%
Sacraments 12% 31% 57%
Prayer Meetings
Choir or Music Team
Social Events
Greeter or Usher
Local Outreach Ministries
Acolyte or Altar Server
Leading Prayers During Services
Leading Scripture Readings
Youth Retreats
Rites of Passage
Mission Trips
Other Forms of Service
69. Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Attending Worship Services 64% 23% 12%
Religious Education Classes 46% 16% 37%
Youth Group 24% 12% 64%
Small Group 21% 8% 71%
Sacraments 12% 31% 57%
Prayer Meetings 10% 10% 80%
Choir or Music Team
Social Events
Greeter or Usher
Local Outreach Ministries
Acolyte or Altar Server
Leading Prayers During Services
Leading Scripture Readings
Youth Retreats
Rites of Passage
Mission Trips
Other Forms of Service
70. Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Attending Worship Services 64% 23% 12%
Religious Education Classes 46% 16% 37%
Youth Group 24% 12% 64%
Small Group 21% 8% 71%
Sacraments 12% 31% 57%
Prayer Meetings 10% 10% 80%
Choir or Music Team 8% 8% 84%
Social Events
Greeter or Usher
Local Outreach Ministries
Acolyte or Altar Server
Leading Prayers During Services
Leading Scripture Readings
Youth Retreats
Rites of Passage
Mission Trips
Other Forms of Service
71. Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Attending Worship Services 64% 23% 12%
Religious Education Classes 46% 16% 37%
Youth Group 24% 12% 64%
Small Group 21% 8% 71%
Sacraments 12% 31% 57%
Prayer Meetings 10% 10% 80%
Choir or Music Team 8% 8% 84%
Social Events 8% 52% 40%
Greeter or Usher
Local Outreach Ministries
Acolyte or Altar Server
Leading Prayers During Services
Leading Scripture Readings
Youth Retreats
Rites of Passage
Mission Trips
Other Forms of Service
72. Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Attending Worship Services 64% 23% 12%
Religious Education Classes 46% 16% 37%
Youth Group 24% 12% 64%
Small Group 21% 8% 71%
Sacraments 12% 31% 57%
Prayer Meetings 10% 10% 80%
Choir or Music Team 8% 8% 84%
Social Events 8% 52% 40%
Greeter or Usher 7% 14% 78%
Local Outreach Ministries
Acolyte or Altar Server
Leading Prayers During Services
Leading Scripture Readings
Youth Retreats
Rites of Passage
Mission Trips
Other Forms of Service
73. Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Attending Worship Services 64% 23% 12%
Religious Education Classes 46% 16% 37%
Youth Group 24% 12% 64%
Small Group 21% 8% 71%
Sacraments 12% 31% 57%
Prayer Meetings 10% 10% 80%
Choir or Music Team 8% 8% 84%
Social Events 8% 52% 40%
Greeter or Usher 7% 14% 78%
Local Outreach Ministries 6% 28% 66%
Acolyte or Altar Server
Leading Prayers During Services
Leading Scripture Readings
Youth Retreats
Rites of Passage
Mission Trips
Other Forms of Service
74. Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Attending Worship Services 64% 23% 12%
Religious Education Classes 46% 16% 37%
Youth Group 24% 12% 64%
Small Group 21% 8% 71%
Sacraments 12% 31% 57%
Prayer Meetings 10% 10% 80%
Choir or Music Team 8% 8% 84%
Social Events 8% 52% 40%
Greeter or Usher 7% 14% 78%
Local Outreach Ministries 6% 28% 66%
Acolyte or Altar Server 3%
3% 94%
Leading Prayers During Services
Leading Scripture Readings
Youth Retreats
Rites of Passage
Mission Trips
Other Forms of Service
75. Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Attending Worship Services 64% 23% 12%
Religious Education Classes 46% 16% 37%
Youth Group 24% 12% 64%
Small Group 21% 8% 71%
Sacraments 12% 31% 57%
Prayer Meetings 10% 10% 80%
Choir or Music Team 8% 8% 84%
Social Events 8% 52% 40%
Greeter or Usher 7% 14% 78%
Local Outreach Ministries 6% 28% 66%
Acolyte or Altar Server 3%
3% 94%
Leading Prayers During Services 3% 9% 88%
Leading Scripture Readings
Youth Retreats
Rites of Passage
Mission Trips
Other Forms of Service
76. Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Attending Worship Services 64% 23% 12%
Religious Education Classes 46% 16% 37%
Youth Group 24% 12% 64%
Small Group 21% 8% 71%
Sacraments 12% 31% 57%
Prayer Meetings 10% 10% 80%
Choir or Music Team 8% 8% 84%
Social Events 8% 52% 40%
Greeter or Usher 7% 14% 78%
Local Outreach Ministries 6% 28% 66%
Acolyte or Altar Server 3%
3% 94%
Leading Prayers During Services 3% 9% 88%
Leading Scripture Readings 3%
4% 92%
Youth Retreats
Rites of Passage
Mission Trips
Other Forms of Service
77. Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Attending Worship Services 64% 23% 12%
Religious Education Classes 46% 16% 37%
Youth Group 24% 12% 64%
Small Group 21% 8% 71%
Sacraments 12% 31% 57%
Prayer Meetings 10% 10% 80%
Choir or Music Team 8% 8% 84%
Social Events 8% 52% 40%
Greeter or Usher 7% 14% 78%
Local Outreach Ministries 6% 28% 66%
Acolyte or Altar Server 3%
3% 94%
Leading Prayers During Services 3% 9% 88%
Leading Scripture Readings 3%
4% 92%
Youth Retreats 2% 26% 71%
Rites of Passage
Mission Trips
Other Forms of Service
78. Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Attending Worship Services 64% 23% 12%
Religious Education Classes 46% 16% 37%
Youth Group 24% 12% 64%
Small Group 21% 8% 71%
Sacraments 12% 31% 57%
Prayer Meetings 10% 10% 80%
Choir or Music Team 8% 8% 84%
Social Events 8% 52% 40%
Greeter or Usher 7% 14% 78%
Local Outreach Ministries 6% 28% 66%
Acolyte or Altar Server 3%
3% 94%
Leading Prayers During Services 3% 9% 88%
Leading Scripture Readings 3%
4% 92%
Youth Retreats 2% 26% 71%
Rites of Passage 2% 17% 81%
Mission Trips
Other Forms of Service
79. Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Attending Worship Services 64% 23% 12%
Religious Education Classes 46% 16% 37%
Youth Group 24% 12% 64%
Small Group 21% 8% 71%
Sacraments 12% 31% 57%
Prayer Meetings 10% 10% 80%
Choir or Music Team 8% 8% 84%
Social Events 8% 52% 40%
Greeter or Usher 7% 14% 78%
Local Outreach Ministries 6% 28% 66%
Acolyte or Altar Server 3%
3% 94%
Leading Prayers During Services 3% 9% 88%
Leading Scripture Readings 3%
4% 92%
Youth Retreats 2% 26% 71%
Rites of Passage 2% 17% 81%
Mission Trips 1%8% 91%
Other Forms of Service
80. Weekly Monthly/Yearly Never
Attending Worship Services 64% 23% 12%
Religious Education Classes 46% 16% 37%
Youth Group 24% 12% 64%
Small Group 21% 8% 71%
Sacraments 12% 31% 57%
Prayer Meetings 10% 10% 80%
Choir or Music Team 8% 8% 84%
Social Events 8% 52% 40%
Greeter or Usher 7% 14% 78%
Local Outreach Ministries 6% 28% 66%
Acolyte or Altar Server 3%
3% 94%
Leading Prayers During Services 3% 9% 88%
Leading Scripture Readings 3%
4% 92%
Youth Retreats 2% 26% 71%
Rites of Passage 2% 17% 81%
Mission Trips 1%8% 91%
Other Forms of Service 4% 11% 84%
83. My Fai%...
Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree
Items drawn from the Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire (Plante et al., 2002)
84. My Fai%...
Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree
Items drawn from the Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire (Plante et al., 2002)
85. My Fai%...
Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree
I pray daily
46% 30% 15% 8%
Items drawn from the Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire (Plante et al., 2002)
86. My Fai%...
Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree
I pray daily
46% 30% 15% 8%
I look to my faith as providing
meaning and purpose in my life 59% 31% 4% 6%
Items drawn from the Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire (Plante et al., 2002)
87. My Fai%...
Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree
I pray daily
46% 30% 15% 8%
I look to my faith as providing
meaning and purpose in my life 59% 31% 4% 6%
I consider myself to be active in
my faith community or 41% 30% 20% 9%
congregation
Items drawn from the Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire (Plante et al., 2002)
88. My Fai%...
Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree
I pray daily
46% 30% 15% 8%
I look to my faith as providing
meaning and purpose in my life 59% 31% 4% 6%
I consider myself to be active in
my faith community or 41% 30% 20% 9%
congregation
I enjoy being around others who
share my faith 48% 40% 7% 5%
Items drawn from the Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire (Plante et al., 2002)
89. My Fai%...
Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree
I pray daily
46% 30% 15% 8%
I look to my faith as providing
meaning and purpose in my life 59% 31% 4% 6%
I consider myself to be active in
my faith community or 41% 30% 20% 9%
congregation
I enjoy being around others who
share my faith 48% 40% 7% 5%
My faith impacts many of my
decisions 57% 31% 6% 6%
Items drawn from the Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire (Plante et al., 2002)
90. No Religious Tradition
Baptist
Catholic
Non-denominational Christian
Presbyterian
Methodist
Church of Christ
Unitarian
Episcopal
Church of God
Church of the Nazarene
Pentecostal
Seventh-Day Adventist
Jewish
Buddhist
Christian Missionary
Holiness
Lutheran
Mormon
Baha’i
Christian Reformed
Congregational
Disciples of Christ
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Muslim
Other
0 25 50 75
Participating Parents
91. Never
Yearly
Weekly
Monthly
Attendance
800+ <100
100-299
300-799
Faith Community
Size
93. How hel(ul w$ld %! b)..
Somewhat or Very A Little Not at All
94. How hel(ul w$ld %! b)..
Somewhat or Very A Little Not at All
Disability Awareness Efforts
Advocate to Work with Families
Support Group for Parents
Resource Center for Families
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader
Respite Care
Modifications to Religious Education
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan
Support in Religious Education
Support During Worship Services
Special Worship Services
Financial Support
Transportation to Church Events
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
95. How hel(ul w$ld %! b)..
Somewhat or Very A Little Not at All
Disability Awareness Efforts 76% 9% 14%
Advocate to Work with Families
Support Group for Parents
Resource Center for Families
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader
Respite Care
Modifications to Religious Education
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan
Support in Religious Education
Support During Worship Services
Special Worship Services
Financial Support
Transportation to Church Events
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
96. How hel(ul w$ld %! b)..
Somewhat or Very A Little Not at All
Disability Awareness Efforts 76% 9% 14%
Advocate to Work with Families 73% 12% 15%
Support Group for Parents
Resource Center for Families
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader
Respite Care
Modifications to Religious Education
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan
Support in Religious Education
Support During Worship Services
Special Worship Services
Financial Support
Transportation to Church Events
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
97. How hel(ul w$ld %! b)..
Somewhat or Very A Little Not at All
Disability Awareness Efforts 76% 9% 14%
Advocate to Work with Families 73% 12% 15%
Support Group for Parents 70% 17% 13%
Resource Center for Families
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader
Respite Care
Modifications to Religious Education
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan
Support in Religious Education
Support During Worship Services
Special Worship Services
Financial Support
Transportation to Church Events
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
98. How hel(ul w$ld %! b)..
Somewhat or Very A Little Not at All
Disability Awareness Efforts 76% 9% 14%
Advocate to Work with Families 73% 12% 15%
Support Group for Parents 70% 17% 13%
Resource Center for Families 70% 16% 14%
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader
Respite Care
Modifications to Religious Education
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan
Support in Religious Education
Support During Worship Services
Special Worship Services
Financial Support
Transportation to Church Events
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
99. How hel(ul w$ld %! b)..
Somewhat or Very A Little Not at All
Disability Awareness Efforts 76% 9% 14%
Advocate to Work with Families 73% 12% 15%
Support Group for Parents 70% 17% 13%
Resource Center for Families 70% 16% 14%
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader 65% 16% 19%
Respite Care
Modifications to Religious Education
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan
Support in Religious Education
Support During Worship Services
Special Worship Services
Financial Support
Transportation to Church Events
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
100. How hel(ul w$ld %! b)..
Somewhat or Very A Little Not at All
Disability Awareness Efforts 76% 9% 14%
Advocate to Work with Families 73% 12% 15%
Support Group for Parents 70% 17% 13%
Resource Center for Families 70% 16% 14%
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader 65% 16% 19%
Respite Care 64% 15% 21%
Modifications to Religious Education
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan
Support in Religious Education
Support During Worship Services
Special Worship Services
Financial Support
Transportation to Church Events
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
101. How hel(ul w$ld %! b)..
Somewhat or Very A Little Not at All
Disability Awareness Efforts 76% 9% 14%
Advocate to Work with Families 73% 12% 15%
Support Group for Parents 70% 17% 13%
Resource Center for Families 70% 16% 14%
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader 65% 16% 19%
Respite Care 64% 15% 21%
Modifications to Religious Education 61% 13% 26%
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan
Support in Religious Education
Support During Worship Services
Special Worship Services
Financial Support
Transportation to Church Events
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
102. How hel(ul w$ld %! b)..
Somewhat or Very A Little Not at All
Disability Awareness Efforts 76% 9% 14%
Advocate to Work with Families 73% 12% 15%
Support Group for Parents 70% 17% 13%
Resource Center for Families 70% 16% 14%
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader 65% 16% 19%
Respite Care 64% 15% 21%
Modifications to Religious Education 61% 13% 26%
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan 61% 13% 27%
Support in Religious Education
Support During Worship Services
Special Worship Services
Financial Support
Transportation to Church Events
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
103. How hel(ul w$ld %! b)..
Somewhat or Very A Little Not at All
Disability Awareness Efforts 76% 9% 14%
Advocate to Work with Families 73% 12% 15%
Support Group for Parents 70% 17% 13%
Resource Center for Families 70% 16% 14%
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader 65% 16% 19%
Respite Care 64% 15% 21%
Modifications to Religious Education 61% 13% 26%
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan 61% 13% 27%
Support in Religious Education 56% 15% 30%
Support During Worship Services
Special Worship Services
Financial Support
Transportation to Church Events
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
104. How hel(ul w$ld %! b)..
Somewhat or Very A Little Not at All
Disability Awareness Efforts 76% 9% 14%
Advocate to Work with Families 73% 12% 15%
Support Group for Parents 70% 17% 13%
Resource Center for Families 70% 16% 14%
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader 65% 16% 19%
Respite Care 64% 15% 21%
Modifications to Religious Education 61% 13% 26%
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan 61% 13% 27%
Support in Religious Education 56% 15% 30%
Support During Worship Services 48% 10% 42%
Special Worship Services
Financial Support
Transportation to Church Events
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
105. How hel(ul w$ld %! b)..
Somewhat or Very A Little Not at All
Disability Awareness Efforts 76% 9% 14%
Advocate to Work with Families 73% 12% 15%
Support Group for Parents 70% 17% 13%
Resource Center for Families 70% 16% 14%
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader 65% 16% 19%
Respite Care 64% 15% 21%
Modifications to Religious Education 61% 13% 26%
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan 61% 13% 27%
Support in Religious Education 56% 15% 30%
Support During Worship Services 48% 10% 42%
Special Worship Services 48% 10% 43%
Financial Support
Transportation to Church Events
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
106. How hel(ul w$ld %! b)..
Somewhat or Very A Little Not at All
Disability Awareness Efforts 76% 9% 14%
Advocate to Work with Families 73% 12% 15%
Support Group for Parents 70% 17% 13%
Resource Center for Families 70% 16% 14%
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader 65% 16% 19%
Respite Care 64% 15% 21%
Modifications to Religious Education 61% 13% 26%
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan 61% 13% 27%
Support in Religious Education 56% 15% 30%
Support During Worship Services 48% 10% 42%
Special Worship Services 48% 10% 43%
Financial Support 39% 18% 43%
Transportation to Church Events
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
107. How hel(ul w$ld %! b)..
Somewhat or Very A Little Not at All
Disability Awareness Efforts 76% 9% 14%
Advocate to Work with Families 73% 12% 15%
Support Group for Parents 70% 17% 13%
Resource Center for Families 70% 16% 14%
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader 65% 16% 19%
Respite Care 64% 15% 21%
Modifications to Religious Education 61% 13% 26%
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan 61% 13% 27%
Support in Religious Education 56% 15% 30%
Support During Worship Services 48% 10% 42%
Special Worship Services 48% 10% 43%
Financial Support 39% 18% 43%
Transportation to Church Events 27% 16% 57%
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
108. How hel(ul w$ld %! b)..
Somewhat or Very A Little Not at All
Disability Awareness Efforts 76% 9% 14%
Advocate to Work with Families 73% 12% 15%
Support Group for Parents 70% 17% 13%
Resource Center for Families 70% 16% 14%
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader 65% 16% 19%
Respite Care 64% 15% 21%
Modifications to Religious Education 61% 13% 26%
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan 61% 13% 27%
Support in Religious Education 56% 15% 30%
Support During Worship Services 48% 10% 42%
Special Worship Services 48% 10% 43%
Financial Support 39% 18% 43%
Transportation to Church Events 27% 16% 57%
More Physically Accessible Congregtation 27% 13% 60%
110. Does Y$r Congregation Actually Offer -!...
Disability Awareness Efforts
Advocate to Work with Families
Support Group for Parents
Resource Center for Families
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader
Respite Care
Modifications to Religious Education
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan
Support in Religious Education
Support During Worship Services
Special Worship Services
Financial Support
Transportation to Church Events
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
111. Does Y$r Congregation Actually Offer -!...
Disability Awareness Efforts
Advocate to Work with Families
Support Group for Parents
Resource Center for Families
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader
Respite Care
Modifications to Religious Education
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan
Support in Religious Education
Support During Worship Services
Special Worship Services
Financial Support
Transportation to Church Events
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
112. Does Y$r Congregation Actually Offer -!...
Disability Awareness Efforts
Advocate to Work with Families
Support Group for Parents
Resource Center for Families
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader
Respite Care
Modifications to Religious Education
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan
Support in Religious Education
Support During Worship Services
Special Worship Services
Financial Support
Transportation to Church Events
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
113. Does Y$r Congregation Actually Offer -!...
Disability Awareness Efforts
Advocate to Work with Families
Support Group for Parents
Resource Center for Families
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader
Respite Care
Modifications to Religious Education
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan
Support in Religious Education
Support During Worship Services
Special Worship Services
Financial Support
Transportation to Church Events
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
114. Does Y$r Congregation Actually Offer -!...
Disability Awareness Efforts
Advocate to Work with Families
Support Group for Parents
Resource Center for Families
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader
Respite Care
Modifications to Religious Education
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan
Support in Religious Education
Support During Worship Services
Special Worship Services
Financial Support
Transportation to Church Events
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
115. Does Y$r Congregation Actually Offer -!...
Disability Awareness Efforts
Advocate to Work with Families
Support Group for Parents
Resource Center for Families
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader
Respite Care
Modifications to Religious Education
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan
Support in Religious Education
Support During Worship Services
Special Worship Services
Financial Support
Transportation to Church Events
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
116. Does Y$r Congregation Actually Offer -!...
Disability Awareness Efforts
Advocate to Work with Families
Support Group for Parents
Resource Center for Families
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader
Respite Care
Modifications to Religious Education
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan
Support in Religious Education
Support During Worship Services
Special Worship Services
Financial Support
Transportation to Church Events
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
117. Does Y$r Congregation Actually Offer -!...
Disability Awareness Efforts
Advocate to Work with Families
Support Group for Parents
Resource Center for Families
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader
Respite Care
Modifications to Religious Education
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan
Support in Religious Education
Support During Worship Services
Special Worship Services
Financial Support
Transportation to Church Events
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
118. Does Y$r Congregation Actually Offer -!...
Disability Awareness Efforts
Advocate to Work with Families
Support Group for Parents
Resource Center for Families
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader
Respite Care
Modifications to Religious Education
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan
Support in Religious Education
Support During Worship Services
Special Worship Services
Financial Support
Transportation to Church Events
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
119. Does Y$r Congregation Actually Offer -!...
Disability Awareness Efforts
Advocate to Work with Families
Support Group for Parents
Resource Center for Families
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader
Respite Care
Modifications to Religious Education
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan
Support in Religious Education
Support During Worship Services
Special Worship Services
Financial Support
Transportation to Church Events
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
120. Does Y$r Congregation Actually Offer -!...
Disability Awareness Efforts
Advocate to Work with Families
Support Group for Parents
Resource Center for Families
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader
Respite Care
Modifications to Religious Education
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan
Support in Religious Education
Support During Worship Services
Special Worship Services
Financial Support
Transportation to Church Events
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
121. Does Y$r Congregation Actually Offer -!...
Disability Awareness Efforts
Advocate to Work with Families
Support Group for Parents
Resource Center for Families
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader
Respite Care
Modifications to Religious Education
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan
Support in Religious Education
Support During Worship Services
Special Worship Services
Financial Support
Transportation to Church Events
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
122. Does Y$r Congregation Actually Offer -!...
Disability Awareness Efforts
Advocate to Work with Families
Support Group for Parents
Resource Center for Families
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader
Respite Care
Modifications to Religious Education
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan
Support in Religious Education
Support During Worship Services
Special Worship Services
Financial Support
Transportation to Church Events
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
123. Does Y$r Congregation Actually Offer -!...
Disability Awareness Efforts
Advocate to Work with Families
Support Group for Parents
Resource Center for Families
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader
Respite Care
Modifications to Religious Education
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan
Support in Religious Education
Support During Worship Services
Special Worship Services
Financial Support
Transportation to Church Events
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
124. Does Y$r Congregation Actually Offer -!...
Disability Awareness Efforts
Advocate to Work with Families
Support Group for Parents
Resource Center for Families
Spiritual Counseling From A Leader
Respite Care
Modifications to Religious Education
Spiritual/Religious Education Plan
Support in Religious Education
Support During Worship Services
Special Worship Services
Financial Support
Transportation to Church Events
More Physically Accessible Congregtation
125. Does Y$r Congregation Actually Offer -!...
6% Disability Awareness Efforts
4% Advocate to Work with Families
9% Support Group for Parents
2% Resource Center for Families
28% Spiritual Counseling From A Leader
8% Respite Care
9% Modifications to Religious Education
7% Spiritual/Religious Education Plan
15% Support in Religious Education
10% Support During Worship Services
4% Special Worship Services
13% Financial Support
10% Transportation to Church Events
19% More Physically Accessible Congregtation
129. At my congregation...
Agree/Strongly Agree Disagree/Strongly Disagree I don’t know
...people with ID/ASD are present
during our worship services 74% 16% 10%
130. At my congregation...
Agree/Strongly Agree Disagree/Strongly Disagree I don’t know
...people with ID/ASD are present
during our worship services 74% 16% 10%
...people with ID/ASD interact
with members without disabilities 67% 22% 11%
during our worship services
131. At my congregation...
Agree/Strongly Agree Disagree/Strongly Disagree I don’t know
...people with ID/ASD are present
during our worship services 74% 16% 10%
...people with ID/ASD interact
with members without disabilities 67% 22% 11%
during our worship services
...people with ID/ASD are
attending our religious education 57% 23% 20%
programs
132. At my congregation...
Agree/Strongly Agree Disagree/Strongly Disagree I don’t know
...people with ID/ASD are present
during our worship services 74% 16% 10%
...people with ID/ASD interact
with members without disabilities 67% 22% 11%
during our worship services
...people with ID/ASD are
attending our religious education 57% 23% 20%
programs
...people with ID/ASD interact with
people without disabilities during 55% 27% 18%
religious education programs
135. At my congregation...
Agree/Strongly Agree Disagree/Strongly Disagree I Don’t Know
...my child with disabilities is
accepted by congregational 84% 10%7%
leaders
136. At my congregation...
Agree/Strongly Agree Disagree/Strongly Disagree I Don’t Know
...my child with disabilities is
accepted by congregational 84% 10%7%
leaders
...my child with disabilities is
accepted by other congregation 81% 12% 7%
members
137. At my congregation...
Agree/Strongly Agree Disagree/Strongly Disagree I Don’t Know
...my child with disabilities is
accepted by congregational 84% 10%7%
leaders
...my child with disabilities is
accepted by other congregation 81% 12% 7%
members
...our leadership demonstrates a
commitment to including people 58% 28% 14%
with ID/ASD
138. At my congregation...
Agree/Strongly Agree Disagree/Strongly Disagree I Don’t Know
...my child with disabilities is
accepted by congregational 84% 10%7%
leaders
...my child with disabilities is
accepted by other congregation 81% 12% 7%
members
...our leadership demonstrates a
commitment to including people 58% 28% 14%
with ID/ASD
...I am very satisfied with how
welcoming others are of people 62% 31% 7%
with ID/ASD
Where are we going next? Remember that this is an interim snapshot of the experiences of Tennessee families. We hope to involve another 250 families. Our team (which includes a couple of doctoral students here this week--Thomas Boehm and Naomi Annandale) will shortly turn to interviewing as many as 50 young people with disabilities and their families to better understand their faith journeys, the supports they need to flourish in this area, and the ways in which congregations might extend a deeper welcome and richer support to these young people. Moving forward, we&#x2019;ll also turn toward our focus toward congregations to better understand how they impacted by the presence, participation, and gifts of people with disabilities. We also hope to refine one of our reflection tools so that congregations can better use it to identify starting points for change efforts. Tomorrow afternoon, there will be a symposium time to discuss some of the research and writing interests many of you hold. Perhaps there are ways we might partner together. \n
Let&#x2019;s return back to Chicago and to each of you. How might you draw upon this small snapshot into the lives of young people with disabilities and their families in your own work?\n
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With my time running short, let me close by thanking Bill Gaventa, David Morstat, and Bethesda Institute for the generous invitation to join you today and the very wonderful opportunity to learn alongside you this week. I look forward to the discussions that lie ahead this afternoon and throughout the week.\n\nThank you!\n