Twice as Vulnerable: What Every Pastor Needs to Know

Posted on September 9, 2026 
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From The Pastor’s Heart this week –

“Consent, Bodies and Belonging: Ministering to Young People with Disability.

In every church’s orbit are young people with intellectual disability, whether in the pews, in youth group, or in a family that stopped coming because it got too hard.

The Australian Disability Royal Commission found people with disability are twice as likely to face abuse and exploitation.

Are our churches actually safe, welcoming places?

Accessibility Ministry Advisor at Sydney Anglican Youthworks Bec Baines speaks about consent, capacity, bodies and belonging, and how to disciple young people with intellectual disability.

Links:

• Bec is the author of a new resource for teens and young adults with intellectual disability called Made to Be Me and You.

• Living Hope Anglican Accessibility Guide.”

– Watch or listen here.