Side By Side With Special Needs - Vision For The Church - Julie Paul

Jesus’ teaching in the book of Luke states we are to “go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame” Luke 14:21. Where are all of these people? Why do they not attend a church? Those with disabilities and intellectual challenges are individuals, not only deserving of the love and support offered by a Christian community, but because of their intrinsic value, are of equal value as active members in the Body of Christ. This session looks biblically at God’s command for ALL of his saints to serve in the body of Christ and how our churches can begin to foster special needs inclusion, community, and discipling.