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Disability, Faith, and the Church: Inclusion and Accommodation in Contemporary Congregations

by Courtney Wilder Ph.D., Praeger, April 25, 2016

Description

This book presents best practices for congregations as they develop ministries for people with disabilities. The book shares the perspectives of theologians from a variety of faith traditions, those with disabilities, and people who have developed successful ministries for people with disabilities. It works to provide a connection between theology and ordinary people with lived experiences to help congregations truly be inclusive and welcoming of all.

Features

  • Historical Research
  • Case Studies
  • Testimonials
  • Improvement Plans

Recommended Audience

Building Superintendent, Operations Manager, DEI Officer, Maintenance

Cost

Purchase as book, e-book or audio book

Practical Applications

  • Use this book to examine common practices that increase accessibility for all members with disabilities.
  • Read this book to gain practical insights and an understanding of the various approaches toward inclusion from a facility and operations perspective.
  • Review the case studies in this book to gain a deeper understanding of the perspective of those with disabilities and its impact on their inclusion in faith communities.

About the Contributor

Contributor
Dr. Terrance A. Bridges II

Terrance Bridges is the director of the Center’s Northwest office in Crown Point and serves congregations in the Northwest portion of the state.  He is licensed with subsequent ordination from Pentecostal Churches of the Apostolic Faith. An ordained elder, Terrance combines his parish ministry with adjunct professor work for Grace College, New Horizons Christian University, and guest lecturing at colleges and universities. His consulting practice includes work in the areas of program development, evaluation, congregational strategic planning and intergenerational ministry.

Terrance has a bachelor’s degree from Taylor University in Upland, a master’s from Ball State University, Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies and Doctoral Studies from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He is working on his culminating doctoral project in education at Northcentral University in Prescott, Arizona. He has served in ministry at Eastern Star Church, Indianapolis, and Union Baptist Church in Muncie. He continues his ministry service at Mt. Zion Apostolic Church, Indianapolis, through the ministerial alliance, leadership council, preaching and teaching ministries.

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