Beyond Suffering:

A Christian View on Disability Ministry

Beyond Suffering:

A Christian View on Disability Ministry

Beyond Suffering:

A Christian View on Disability Ministry

Our New Course

Developed by the Christian Institute on Disability, the second edition of Beyond Suffering: A Christian View on Disability Ministry provides a theological and practical foundation for Christians to minister to and come alongside people living with disability. This authoritative resource offers a biblical understanding of disability, chronic illness, and other profound hardships—emphasizing the God-given dignity and inherent value of every human life.

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Learning Outcomes

This twelve-lesson course is designed to offer deep insight and practical steps for serving in the area of disability ministry.

Gain a biblical perspective on disability and suffering

Develop an understanding of disability ministry’s importance

Learn how to interact with people with disabilities

Identify and address discriminatory barriers

Steps for creating a healthy disability ministry

Practice advocacy skills for full belonging in church and society

Global Impact

Beyond Suffering has made a significant impact across the globe, empowering people and churches to better serve the disability community.

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Universities use Beyond Suffering

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People in 31 countries have been certified to teach Beyond Suffering

Learning Outcomes

This twelve-lesson course is designed to offer deep insight and practical steps for serving in the area of disability ministry.

Gain a biblical perspective on disability and suffering

Develop an understanding of disability ministry’s importance

Learn how to interact with people with disabilities

Identify and address discriminatory barriers

Steps for creating a healthy disability ministry

Practice advocacy skills for full belonging in church and society

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Choose the course that best suits your needs and get started on your journey to serve in Christian disability ministry.

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Online Course

The Beyond Suffering: A Christian View on Disability Ministry online course will equip you to lead and serve in Christian disability ministry. The twelve lessons that make up the course provide an overview of disability ministry, the theology of disability and suffering, and best practices for the church to provide full belonging for people living with disabilities. Joni and Friends offers a Certificate of Completion to all students who complete the full course. Joni and Friends offers a Certificate of Completion to all students who complete the full online course.

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Introduction for Leaders

Beyond Suffering: An Introduction for Christian Leaders is designed especially for busy pastors and others who seek to lead their congregations into deeper ministry to families living with disability in their community. This FREE four-lesson introduction to Beyond Suffering will help you get started. It is available in nine languages.

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