Disability and the Gospel by Michael S Beates

Disability and the Gospel by Michael S Beates

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Exploring key Bible passages on brokenness and disability to develop helpful principles for believers and churches, this book teaches us to first embrace our own brokenness and then embrace those who are more physically broken.

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Disability and the Gospel by Michael S Beates

Michael Beates's concern with disability issues began nearly 30 years ago when his eldest child was born with multiple profound disabilities. Now, as more families like his are affected by a growing number of difficulties ranging from down syndrome to autism to food allergies, the need for church programs and personal paradigm shifts is greater than ever. Working through key Bible passages on brokenness and disability while answering hard questions, Michael offers helpful principles for believers and their churches. He shows us how to embrace our own brokenness and then to embrace those who are more physically and visibly broken, bringing hope and vision to those of us who need it most. Foreword written by Joni Eareckson Tada Answers hard questions, offers recommendations to pastors, leaders, and laymen, and closes with the hope of the gospel Author has extensive personal and professional experience with disabilities Unique from other books on disability as very few intentionally and carefully address why people should care about the subject and give the motivations to lend a hand

Michael S. Beates (DMin, Reformed Theological Seminary) is the husband of Mary and father of seven children, one of whom lives with profound disabilities and two others who face challenges. Mike has served on the International Board of Directors at Joni and Friends since 2000 and has been involved in Christian ministry for 30 years. He also serves as dean of students at the Geneva School in Winter Park, Florida. Mike has written more than 50 articles for publications such as Tabletalk magazine and the Orlando Sentinel and has contributed chapters to several books focusing on disabilities and hope.

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ISBN 13 9781433530456
ISBN 10 1433530457
Title Disability and the Gospel
Author Michael S Beates
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Crossway Books
Year published 2012-07-31
Number of pages 192
Prizes Commended for Christian Book Award (New Author) 2013
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.