Speaker, Author of Disability and the Gospel, Dean of Students at The Geneva School, a Christian Classical School, former editor of Tabletalk for Ligonier Ministries, and former teacher of Reformed Theology Seminary. Dr. Beates will discuss why your church needs to include people with disabilities.

Speaker, Author of Award-Winning book Dancing With Max.  She speaks at churches regarding inclusion, advocates for autism, appears regularly on Focus on the Family and The Huckabee Show.  Her 23 year-old son has autism.  Emily is the daughter of the late Chuck Colson.  Ms. Colson will discuss how to include those with special needs.

A talented musician and songwriter who also has autism.  Lori is married to a church planting pastor and is the mother of two children.  Her son also has autism.  Lori is an engaging storyteller.

Barbara is a church and school consultant for Christian Learning Center Network. She is the author of many books and resources, including Accessible Gospel, Inclusive Worship. She has written for Joni and Friends, Friendship Ministries, and is a national speaker at conferences and churches. She also enjoys working in her classroom at Zeeland Christian School in Michigan.