Insights from the Research of Dr. Erik Carter and the Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing

These three Research Briefs make key findings from Dr. Erik Carter’s work accessible and practical for church leaders seeking to strengthen inclusion and belonging.

• Toward Accessible Worship – Identifies aspects of worship services that require thoughtful attention when creating spaces of welcome and participation for all.
• A Place of Belonging – Shares what people with disabilities say helps them experience genuine inclusion and community within their local churches.
• Church Stories – Highlights what parents of children with disabilities need from their churches to move from barriers to belonging.

Each brief is concise, easy to read, and designed to help churches take meaningful steps toward greater accessibility and flourishing for everyone.