{"product_id":"disabling-leadership-a-practical-theology-for-the-broken-body-of-christ-paperback","title":"Disabling Leadership: A Practical Theology for the Broken Body of Christ - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrew T. Draper\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJody Michele\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAndrea Mae\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeople with disabilities are often excluded from full participation in church communities.\u003c\/b\u003e Accessibility is a key component of the biblical ministry of reconciliation--but 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 \u003ci\u003elead\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDisabling Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhat it means to be human\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to understand suffering and healing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow churches can be welcoming and accessible communities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to face common challenges and issues in resisting ableism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDisabling Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndrea Mae is a leader at Urban Light Community Church, where she serves on the church board and chairs the pastor\/parish committee. She works in special education and advocacy for the disability community, presenting at multiple organizations and universities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eJody Michele (BS in sociology, Ball State University) is a locally licensed minister at Urban Light Community Church and an independent consultant on issues related to disability. She has served on numerous boards, including the Indiana Governor's Council for People with Disabilities and the Muncie Human Rights Commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndrew T. Draper (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is founding teaching pastor at Urban Light Community Church in Muncie, Indiana, and adjunct theology faculty at Anderson School of Theology and Winebrenner Seminary. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eA Theology of Race and Place\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChristian Mission and Poverty\u003c\/i\u003e, and numerous articles on race, disability, and the church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 9.02 x 6.08 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 12, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47404741918898,"sku":"9781514003350","price":28.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/5804a7bcb001fe9b785143fc520bec1f.webp?v=1778167958","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/disabling-leadership-a-practical-theology-for-the-broken-body-of-christ-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}