Incomplete Without You: Research on Disability, Inclusion, and the Church

The church is called to be a community marked by inclusion and belonging. Yet too many people with developmental disabilities still find themselves on the peripheries of so many aspects of congregational life. This article reviews recent research addressing faith and flourishing among people with di...

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Main Author: Carter, Erik W. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Institution 2021
In: Cultural encounters
Year: 2021, Volume: 16, Issue: 2, Pages: 21-34
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Summary:The church is called to be a community marked by inclusion and belonging. Yet too many people with developmental disabilities still find themselves on the peripheries of so many aspects of congregational life. This article reviews recent research addressing faith and flourishing among people with disabilities and their families. Moreover, it outlines practical steps local churches can take to widen their welcome and enhance their embrace.
ISSN:1550-4891
Contains:Enthalten in: Cultural encounters