As the ministry adapts for short-term growth, we also reflect on the long-term future of disability ministry. To this end, one of the largest goals for the Special Touch leadership in 2022, is to redevelop, restructure, and upgrade the Special Touch Disability-Friendly Church Certification program (DFC).

Statistic have shown about 15% of the world’s population lives with some form of disability. Since Special Touch rolled out the DFC Program, eight years ago, an increasing number of churches have asked themselves the question “If this is the case, where are the people with disabilities in our church?”

The Great Commission calls the church to go out and make disciples, carrying out the task of baptizing and teaching all that Christ has commanded. Someone once said, “God has ordained the church, a fellowship of the flawed, to carry out his purpose and will in the world.” In order to do this, we want to assist the church in Making the Cross Accessible.