Скачать или смотреть 2019 Plenary 1 | Barbara Newman & Shelly Christensen | Theology & Disability

The 2019 Summer Institute on Theology & Disability (SITD) opened with a powerful plenary featuring Barbara Newman and Shelly Christensen—two pioneers in disability ministry and advocacy.

In this session, they explore the intersection of faith, disability, and community life, inviting us to reimagine belonging in the church and beyond. Their insights challenge common assumptions and offer practical pathways toward inclusion shaped by theology, lived experience, and hope.

✨ About the Speakers:

Barbara Newman (1962–2020): Educator, author, and advocate who devoted her life to equipping churches and schools for inclusive ministry.

Shelly Christensen: Author of From Longing to Belonging and a national leader in faith-based disability inclusion.

The Summer Institute on Theology & Disability brings together theologians, ministry leaders, educators, and people with disabilities from around the world to foster conversation, worship, and learning at the intersection of disability and faith.

Original recording was Jun 3, 2019

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