The June 2009 issue of Lausanne World Pulse contains several articles centering on the theme overcoming barriers to the gospel. In many parts of the world, having a disability tends to keep people from hearing the message of Christ’s redeeming love because the attitudes of those who are temporarily able-bodied creates a barrier of prejudice, fear, and misunderstanding. This usually results in people with disabilities experiencing rejection, disrespect, and exploitation. Ministering to and with people who have a disability necessitates a compelling spirit and urgency.
“A forgotten barrier: Attitudes toward disability” is one of the themed articles in this issue. The link to the full June 2009 issue is:
http://www.lausanneworldpulse.com/
Scroll down to the list of “themed articles” to link to this article.
David W Anderson, Ed.D.
