Presenters

Dr. Sarah Barton, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy and Theological Ethics, Duke University School of Medicine and Duke University Divinity School

Dr. Sue Rozeboom, Professor of Liturgical Theology, Western Theological Seminary

Dr. L. S. Carlos Thompson, Assistant Professor of Church and Community Theology, Director of the Friendship House, and Student Accessibility Coordinator, Western Theological Seminary

Alison Connelly-Vetter, MDiv, Children, Youth, and Families Program Coordinator , Spirit of St. Stephen’s Catholic Community

Dr. Andrew Draper, Founding Teaching Pastor, Urban Light Community Church, Muncie, IN.

Jody Michele, Minister, Urban Light Community Church, Muncie, IN.

Andrea Mae, Ministry Leader, Urban Light Community Church, Muncie, IN.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Director of Center for Disability and MinistryDr. BenjaminConner

Center for Disability and Ministry

616.392.8555 x193 benjamin@westernsem.edu

Symposium on Disability and Ministry

Upcoming Dates And Times

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Description

The Symposium on Disability and Ministry 2023 is an annual opportunity for pastors and ministry leaders to engage in issues related to disability and ministry.

This year we invite you to experience Universal Design in Learning as we worship together using inclusive practices.

Hear former WTS Nouwen Fellow Dr. Sarah Barton as she leads us to think differently about baptism and disability based on her book, Becoming the Baptized Body.

Attendees who can join us in person will be able to participate in a workshop on "How to preach healing texts and more" led by ministry leaders.

Attendees will also get to know the authors of the first book in the Center for Disability and Ministry series co-branded with Intervarsity Press, Andrew Draper, Jody Michele, and Andrea Mae, as they discuss Disabling Leadership: A Practical Theology for the Broken Body of Christ.

This symposium, at Western's campus, Saturday, July 15, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, includes breakfast, lunch, and a time for networking and is FREE to all participants.

Dr. Barton’s plenary lecture, along with the community worship, will be available via livestream.

The Symposium on Disability and Ministry 2023 is co-hosted by Western Theological Seminary's Center for Disability and Ministry and the Collegeville Institute.

Questions & Answers

What is the Schedule for the Symposium?

8:30 AM: Registration, Coffee, and breakfast - WTS Atrium

9 AM: Orientation and Universal Design in Learning by Dr. Sue Rozeboom - Mulder Chapel

9:45 AM: Plenary lecture by Dr. Sarah Barton, Becoming the Baptized Body: Disability and Vocation - Mulder Chapel

*Available via Livestream

11 AM - Workshop: How to preach on healing texts – featuring Alison Connelly-Vetter, Dr. Carlos Thompson, and Dr. Sue Rozeboom - Maas Hall

12 PM: Lunch and Networking - Atrium

*Lunch is Included for In-person participants

1:30 PM: Interview with authors of Disabling Leadership, featuring Andrew Draper, PhD, Jody Michele, Andrea Mae - Mulder Chapel

*Available via Livestream

2:45 PM: Closing Worship in the Chapel led by Dr. Sue Rozeboom and the Friends - Mulder Chapel

*Available via Livestream

3:30 Depart

Will the lectures be available via livestream?

The following portions of the Symposium will be available via livestream:

9 AM: Orientation and Universal Design in Learning by Dr. Sue Rozeboom

9:45 AM: Plenary lecture by Dr. Sarah Barton, Becoming the Baptized Body: Disability and Vocation

1:30 PM: Interview with authors of Disabling Leadership, Draper (Andrew Draper PhD, Jody Michele, Andrea Mae -

2:45 PM: Closing Worship in the Chapel led by Dr. Sue Rozeboom and (the Friends)

Recordings will also be available after the event. Sign up to receive links in your email.

What is the cost for this event?

The Symposium is free for all participants. Lunch is also included for in-person participants.