Description
'Belonging Without Barriers' casts a vision of inclusion and full belonging within our churches and other Christian communities for those with additional needs.
Brading, Bunyan, and Wood begin by exploring the theological basis for this vision, aiming to inspire the reader with God’s love for the 'weak' and marginalised in society. They then move into a practical section outlining a range of different experiences we are likely to encounter, including autism, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities. Each chapter contains up-to-date research, personal accounts, interviews, and a range of specific, actionable ideas, including changes that any individual within the church could make.
This book shares a vision not just for inclusion, but for full integration and belonging for those with additional needs. Throughout, the emphasis is that this is an ‘every believer ministry’ as we all grow in love together as Christ’s disciples wherever he has put us.
About the authors:
Triona Brading works with primary-age children with social, emotional, and mental health needs and leads the SEND provision at Revive Bible festival. Lois Bunyan runs workshops for adults and children with learning disabilities, people living with dementia, and those who have brain and stroke injuries. She established the SEND provision at Revive. Claire Wood is a secondary-school teacher and a tutor and examiner supporting the needs of children with specific learning difficulties.
