
Disabling Leadership
A Practical Theology for the Broken Body of Christ
- 192 pages
- English
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Disabling Leadership
A Practical Theology for the Broken Body of Christ
About this book
People with disabilities are often excluded from full participation in church communities. Accessibility is a key component of the biblical ministry of reconciliationâbut it's not enough. To truly work toward reconciliation, churches must both consider the theological implications of disability and also become places where people with disabilities lead.
Disabling Leadership presents a practical theology of disability for thoughtful church leaders and congregants. Written by practitioners and a scholar-pastor who are engaged in ministry together, this book encompasses cutting-edge theological ethics as well as stories of how such commitments are embodied in a real church community. The authors equip readers to explore key themes such as:
- what it means to be human
- how to understand suffering and healing
- how churches can be welcoming and accessible communities
- how to face common challenges and issues in resisting ableism
Disabling Leadership moves beyond paternalistic views of disability that seek to extract "inspiration" from another's story without engaging in the difficult work of just and dignifying relationships. When we foster genuinely inclusive leadership teams, the authors contend, our churches will be less likely to treat anyone as a "project" and will better reflect God's love as the body of Christ.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Series Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction: Disabling Leadership
- 1 A Theology of Leadership and Disability
- 2 Learning from People with Disabilities
- 3 Inclusive Church Leadership
- 4 Creating an Accessible Community
- Conclusion: The Broken Body of Christ
- Notes
- General Index
- Scripture Index
- Praise for Disabling Leadership
- About the Authors
- More Titles from InterVarsity Press
- Copyright