In this episode, we sit down with Russ Ewell, executive minister at Bay Area Christian Church, author, social entrepreneur, and advocate for individuals with special needs and disabilities.
Russ shares his powerful personal journey and how it led him to champion a church culture where everyone can belong, particularly those who are often overlooked in traditional ministry settings.
In this conversation, we discuss:
- The personal experiences that ignited Russ’s mission
- The vital need for accessible worship environments
- Practical strategies for creating inclusive children's ministries
- Leveraging technology for greater accessibility
- Building a spiritually vibrant culture that values every person
Join us as we dive into Creating Belonging in the Church Through Innovation and Inclusion with Russ Ewell.
More About Russ Ewell:
Russ Ewell says that fortune smiled on him the day he became a father of a family with disabilities.
Facing human limitations in his family and fighting to overcome them has given him a passion for helping others to do the same. He does this by focusing on a few key areas, which include spirituality, leadership, inclusivity, and technology. He has more than 40 years of ministry experience, and he currently serves as executive minister at Bay Area Christian Church - making a big difference in Silicon Valley and beyond.
He is an author and has touched on subjects such as providing hope for those turned off by traditional churches or religion combined with a vision for building the transformative church. He is CEO of Digital Scribbler, as well as Founder of Hope Technology Group and E-Sports.
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Books & Other Resources
• The Autistic Brain: Helping Different Kinds of Minds Succeed by Temple Grandin
• A History of Western Philosophy by Bertrand Russell
• Spiritual Resource Ministry Manual
• Bay Area Christian Church
• Digital Scribbler
• The Chemistry Lab Newsletter (Deep Spirituality)
