Intent to Include, LLC

12/19/2025

A short but powerful read for believers, church leaders, & disciples concerned with sharing the gospel with ALL.

"And then God proved he meant all by telling the shepherds first.

Not the powerful.
Not the perfect.
Not the polished.
Not the socially approved.

The overlooked got front-row seats to the miracle."

If you don't already, follow Ability Ministry.

What the Shepherds Teach Us About Disability and Christmas On the night Jesus was born, heaven didn’t make the announcement the way anyone expected. There was n

12/10/2025

Just a few days left to grab the perfectly timeless (and 10000% non seasonal) tee that just happens to also make a great Christmas gift!

Whether you’re shopping for someone you love (or just want to support the growth of Intent to Include 😉), the new "The Gospel is for Everyone" tee is here and is a special piece.
Definitely more than just a shirt...but a message, a reminder, and a way to share the heart behind this mission.

Available in 8 different Comfort Colors...so there are options for everyone!

Grab yours here:
https://www.intenttoinclude.com/product-page/the-gospel-is-for-everyone-comfort-colors-tee

12/08/2025

Churches don’t generally WANT to exclude people with disabilities. Most of the time, it happens quietly & is often unnoticed to some. Systems, assumptions, and structures that were never designed with disability belonging in mind.

Disability ministry isn’t about adding a “program.”
It’s about shifting the culture of a church so that belonging isn’t "earned" or negotiated.
It’s about making sure families don’t have to ask for permission to participate, and individuals with disabilities aren’t treated as “projects,” but as full & worthy members of the Body who serve an important purpose in the Kingdom.

It's not about perfection.
It’s about intention, humility, and the belief that the gospel is for everyone...without exceptions.

That’s the heart of disability ministry.
And that’s the work worth doing.

Church leaders, you're in the middle of planning a great big 2026. If these conversations are at the forefront of your mind but you're not sure where to start, you're not alone and it's no uncommon to feel how you're feeling.

If you'd like to chat in more detail to see if the supports we offer may be of benefit in your vision setting, let's chat. You can either DM me or fill out the form below:

Interested in learning more about Intent to Include can support your family or church? Whether you’re exploring disability-inclusive ministry or navigating the special education system, I’d love to hear your story.

12/05/2025

The Intent to Include store is just a handful of digital downloads because most of the work that we focus on is custom-made consulting packages.

BUT if you're looking for a small business to support this holiday season (or have a desire to help Intent to Include continue to grow😉), you're in luck because a couple of apparel pieces have been added to the store!

Each apparel item aligns with a core value of Intent to Include, which makes the The Gospel is For Everyone Tee a great addition to the site, store & overall message & mission of Intent to Include!

You can grab this tee (in 1 of 8 color options) by visiting:

https://www.intenttoinclude.com/category/all-products

12/05/2025

What a great opportunity!

Backed by nearly $2 million in seed capital, a not-for-profit is offering a platform for sellers with disabilities who make items ranging from jewelry and ornaments to slime and personalized tumblers.

12/04/2025

If you've not given much theological thought to the church's role when it comes to disability-specific ministry, that's ok. It wasn't until the last couple of years that I began to dig deeper. This listen (and many of the free resources from Key Ministry ) are great tools as you might begin building your own conversations about what exactly the church's role is in disability-ministry.

12/03/2025

Most families affected by disability aren’t looking for a perfect ministry. They’re looking for a community that makes an effort to welcome their whole family.

11/29/2025

If you're looking for a small business to support on this small business Saturday (or have a desire to help Intent to Include continue to grow😉), you're in luck because a couple of Comfort Color scripture tees have been added to the store!

Each apparel item aligns with a core value of Intent to Include, which makes the The Gospel is For Everyone Tee a great addition to the site, store & overall message & mission of Intent to Include!
You can grab this tee (in 1 of 8 color options) by visiting:

https://www.intenttoinclude.com/product-page/the-gospel-is-for-everyone-comfort-colors-tee

11/28/2025

The Intent to Include store is just a handful of digital downloads because most of the work that we focus on is custom-made consulting packages.

BUT if you're looking for a small business to support this holiday season (or have a desire to help Intent to Include continue to grow😉), you're in luck because a couple of apparel pieces have been added to the store!

Each apparel item aligns with a core value of Intent to Include, which makes the The Gospel is For Everyone Tee a great addition to the site, store & overall message & mission of Intent to Include!

You can grab this tee (in 1 of 8 color options) by visiting:
https://www.intenttoinclude.com/product-page/the-gospel-is-for-everyone-comfort-colors-tee

11/24/2025

For now, I'm pretty well done with forced content-creation + planned social media engagement. Been done with it for a minute and the algorithm doesn't like it, so I'm not sure you'll actually see this. Posting is raw and real; not adhering to a forced social media schedule.

Here's what needs to be said...
Churches, there's a big season ahead and many families in your community are going to miss out. Not because they weren't invited.
Not because they didn't know about all of the Christmas events going on.
Not because anyone did anything wrong.
But because there's not a place where people and families impacted by disabilities belong (PSA welcoming is not a synonym for belonging)

It can feel cringey to think about it and the knee jerk, of course, is "What do you mean? Yes, they do belong. Everybody belongs and the community/city/town/etc. knows that! Our church welcomes everyone who wants to be here!".

But hear me out: In what way has that been expressed? In what way is the church letting families know that their loved one who has a disability of any varying degree not only is welcome, but has a place to learn and serve and grow in the church? A place where they can be discipled? A place where their value as a human merges with their mission from the Lord.

There's a big need for missions overseas but there's a very clear and evident need for churches to be open hearted, open minded, and open voiced about discipling ALL who desire to learn about Jesus, not just those who are "typically developing".
The gospel is for everyone.
Be challenged this Christmas season to ask the hard and uncomfortable questions about
1. What do I believe about disabilities & the gospel, &
2. What does the bible say and model about disabilities & the gospel.

When in doubt, ask around. Survey your local community. Your friends. Your circle.
You may be shocked at the responses. I've worked with churches of varying sizes to help start these conversations and I have to tell you, it's very eye opening for all involved.

Anyways, before I go, know this: Intent to Include is here to

✨support families navigating the SPED & IEP process with clarity & confidence, AND

✨serve as a resource for churches & ministries who are ready to do the work towards making their church a place where people and families with disabilities belong, not just "get" to attend.

If you want to visit in more detail or are looking for support or guidance in either of those areas, drop me a DM or visit www.intenttoinclude.com

11/21/2025

If you're either

​📝a parent/guardian of a student with an IEP, or

⛪a church leader who is ready to take steps towards disability inclusion & belonging,
..then you're going to want to make sure you get tomorrow's email about some additional services Intent to Include will be offering in 2026!

Join the email list by visiting www.intenttoinclude.com & scrolling to the bottom of the page, then entering your email address.