Session Description

An estimated 80% of families affected by disability do not attend church even though many wish they could. 8.1% of persons with disabilities seek pastoral care compared to only 4.0% of those without disabilities. 8 out of 10 people with and without disabilities consider their faith to be important to them; with approximately 65% saying their religious faith is very important. Churches have the unique opportunity to make a difference.

Conference Title

2007 Calvin Symposium on Worship

Event Date

1-26-2007

Event Type

Workshop/Seminar

Type (recording/text)

Text

Topic

Disability Inclusion/Universal Design

Keywords:

disability, inclusion, Luke 4:18-19, I Corinthians 12:12, Matthew 25:45, Romans 8:28

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Ministry Among Those Who Live with Disabilities: Disability as an Issue of Faith and Hope

An estimated 80% of families affected by disability do not attend church even though many wish they could. 8.1% of persons with disabilities seek pastoral care compared to only 4.0% of those without disabilities. 8 out of 10 people with and without disabilities consider their faith to be important to them; with approximately 65% saying their religious faith is very important. Churches have the unique opportunity to make a difference.