Indispensable
Disability, the Body of Christ, and the Gifts of Belonging
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About the Book
Indispensable: Disability, the Church, and the Gifts of Belonging, invites churches to see people with disabilities as gifts to the body of Christ and not as projects to be managed. Grounded in Scripture and informed by global ministry practice, the book shows how belonging forms disciples, how friendship reshapes service, and how shared weakness becomes a testimony to grace. Through theological reflection and lived stories, J. D. Kim guides leaders and congregations to welcome, equip, and rejoice with every member. Indispensable features stories and insights from ministries such as Access Ministry, Woodmen Valley Chapel; Broken Tree Ministries; CHOSEN, Colorado Community Church; J. D. Kim Ministries; Karis Disability Services; Kupenda for the Children; Mosaic International; Need Project; Luke5 Adventures, Colorado Springs Chapter; Shalom Disability Ministries; The King’s Table Ministries; Thrive, Christian Reformed Church; Uganda Kingdom Family; Western Theological Seminary; Wheat Mission, Atlanta; With Ministries. Their witness demonstrates how congregations can move from accommodation to communion through accessible worship, shared leadership, and practices that dignify everybody.
About the Author
J. D. Kim, PhD., serves as Assistant Director of Doctor of Ministry KGC and professor of theology at Denver Seminary and is recognized for his theological reflections on suffering, disability, and Christian theology. As a pastor, professor, and author, he has dedicated his ministry to proclaiming that every life has value and purpose in Christ. After a spinal cord injury in 2004 left him with quadriplegia, J. D. found renewed calling to testify that God’s power is made perfect in weakness. Through teaching, writing, and mentoring, he helps churches embrace disability ministry as central to the gospel. He is the founder of J.D. Kim Ministries, which provides theological education, pastoral resources, and encouragement for individuals and families living with disabilities and disability ministries.