Stephen J. Bedard (DMin, Acadia Divinity College) brings together scholarship, ministry, and military chaplaincy. The author of eight books and numerous articles, he has taught at Tyndale University College and Emmanuel Bible College, served as associate editor of Faith Today magazine, and pastored churches for over twenty years before becoming an instructor at the Canadian Forces Chaplain School and Centre. Through his blog and podcasts, he writes on Christian theology, history, and autism — always aiming to help ordinary readers think deeply and live faithfully.

Churches don’t need big budgets or specialist staff to become genuinely welcoming to autistic people — they need understanding and a willingness to change a few things. How to Make Your Church Autism Friendly shows you exactly where to start, with clear, practical advice on everything from Sunday services to leadership culture. If your church wants to move beyond good intentions to real inclusion, this book is your starting point.