Disability and the Church
A Vision for Diversity and Inclusion

When my wife as was a teenager, she served as a Sunday School volunteer for a well-known megachurch. One of the children in her class had special needs and the church—though it is one of the largest in the country—was not prepared to deal with it. They would not listen to the kids’ parents. They wou......more

This is easily one of the best books I have read on the church and disability. Do I agree with every little bit theological nuance and take on disability studies? No. There are a few interpretations I take a little bit differently than this author. However, what sets this book apart is it provides a......more

A good introduction for churches to start thinking about the place of people with disabilities in their congregations. The book seems geared particularly to free/evangelical churches where the senior pastor holds ultimate authority and the sermon is the climax of the service, and I wonder how adapta......more

Summary: An eloquent and theologically grounded plea affirming the value of persons with disabilities and the steps churches can take to welcome and fully include them. It was heart-breaking. Friends with a son who has a developmental disability were asked by an usher to leave a service due to the fa......more

I have worked for years with the differently abled in both church and school settings, and I found Lamar's book to be spot on when it comes to creating the environment and culture that helps those who find themselves outside the typical world to thrive. Sharing both his research and personal journey......more