Mephibosheth Ministry Church Relations

Tait is the associate director of Mephibosheth Ministry in charge of church relations. He holds an Associates of Arts degree in journalism (1998) and a Bachelor in Leadership and Ethics (2009). He has written two books and published many articles.

Tait has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. His speech is sometimes difficult to understand, but most people are able to pick it up in a matter of minutes after meeting him. If you just slow down your brain and allow your mind to process what Tait is saying you will find it a bit easier to understand him. It’s similar to listening to someone with an accent.  Just take your time and let your mind do the work.  If you still have questions, feel free to ask.  

Tait’s family attended Calvary United Methodist where Tait participated in Sunday school, vacation Bible school, and youth group. He was confirmed in 1988. After Tait began to live on his own, he joined First United Methodist Church where he was a member for many years. He gave himself to full Christian service in 1998 and served as a teacher, Stephen Minister, and a member of the Board of Trustees. God called Tait away from FUMC in 2005 and planted him at International Anglican Church where he continues to serve as reader and operating the PowerPoint presentations for services on Sunday mornings.

Tait never believed he would be working with people with disabilities. “I used to run away whenever I saw someone with a disability,” he says. “I didn’t want to be associated with that group. I was so much better than them.” But God, as only God can, changed Tait’s heart and gave him a mission to connect people with disabilities to their local church.

“I am passionate that every person with a disability has the right to hear the gospel and be able to serve Jesus Christ. People want to serve rather than be served, and I want to encourage the church to use the gifts and talents of people with disabilities.

Tait is the associate director of Mephibosheth Ministry in charge of church relations. He is also a Ministry Associate of Joni and Friends.

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