When I am Among Friends, I am Least Disabled: Friendship, Disability and Baptist Church Communities

Catriona Gorton

doi:10.1080/0005576x.2026.2696318

July 8, 2026Baptist Quarterly

When I am Among Friends, I am Least Disabled: Friendship, Disability and Baptist Church Communities

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This research aims to explore how friendships within Baptist church communities affect the engagement of individuals with disabilities.
Qualitative interviews were conducted with members of Baptist church communities.
Focus groups centered on experiences of friendship and disability within these groups.
Narrative analysis was employed to evaluate the themes emerging from conversations.
Participants expressed feeling less disabled in supportive friendships.
Many highlighted the pastoral cycle as a useful framework for community engagement.
The study suggests that strong friendship bonds lead to greater active participation in church life.

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Qualitative exploration reveals friendship enhances engagement in church communities among individuals with disabilities, indicating a supportive environment.

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