Autism in the Church

Church should be a place where every person belongs. Yet many pastors and parents feel unprepared to walk beside individuals with autism and their families. Autism in the Church: A Guide for Pastors and Parents offers both hope and practical guidance, blending biblical truth, pastoral insight, and personal story. Drawing from her experience as a lead pastor, ministry leader, and parent of a young adult with autism, Julie Pratt equips churches of every size to welcome and disciple individuals with autism— not simply to be present, but to fully participate in the body of Christ. With clarity and compassion, she provides practical steps for adapting worship spaces, training volunteers, supporting families beyond Sunday morning, and responding to challenges with grace. This book is a resource for pastors, parents, and leaders who long to see every child, teen, and adult find their place in God' s family and grow as lifelong disciples of Jesus.