But there are many types of disabilities, and churches are likely not this prepared to include them all in activities.” In a 2019 Lifeway Research study, 81% of U.S. Protestant pastors strongly agreed those with a disability would feel welcomed, compared to 73% today. Three in 4 U.S. Protestant pastors (75%) say they are currently providing financially for families with ongoing needs related to disabilities. The calling list was a stratified random sample, drawn from a list of all Protestant churches. Comparisons are made to a survey of 1,000 Protestant pastors conducted Aug. 30-Sept. 24, 2019, with the same methodology.