Come to the Banquet

Including People with Disabilities in Christian Ministry
According to the World Health Organization report,2 people with disabilities represent 15 percent of the world’s population, the majority of whom live in developing countries. Despite their high number, people with disabilities participate poorly in social life, including in Christian activities. It is not only rare to find people with disabilities among members of a local church or in Christian organizations, but also and especially among leaders. This means that the place that the church reserves for people with disabilities resembles that which the world reserves for them. Yet, Jesus Christ invites us all, without exception, to take part in his banquet (Matthew 22:9) and in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19).

• The World’s Perspective on Disability
• The Church’s Responsibility
• Perspectives on Inclusion of People with Disabilities
• Recommended Actions

For more information go to Come to the Banque on the Lausanne Movement website.
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