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Without a solid biblical understanding of disability and a basic knowledge of common disabilities to equip and support those with disabilities, how can church leaders address harmful attitudes and promote inclusion in both the church and community? Focused on the African context, but with lessons and information that are useful in many regions, this will give theology students, pastors and leaders an introduction to effectively minister in their churches and communities.

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It is my belief that Hathaway and Kishekwa's book will open more doors for people with disabilities to be included in various aspects in the church. I recommend this book to religious leaders and church members as it will change the mindset of the community towards persons with disabilities. Josephat Torner Co-founder and CEO, Josephat Torner Foundation Advocate for persons with Albinism This is a supremely practical book, which confronts so many of the myths which surround disability in all its forms. Written by actual practitioners who have dedicated their lives to working with the disabled in their communities here on the continent of Africa, this book shines with a light of understanding and hope, dispelling the darkness of prejudice and exclusion. Friar Giannone Carmelo Minister Provincial, Order of Friars Minor (OFM), Province of St Francis in East Africa, Madagascar and Mauritius Hathaway and Kishekwa have taken a huge effort to research one of the most neglected areas in African writings. The result is a must-read resource for both academics and practitioners considering working with vulnerable people in an African context or anybody motivated by intellectual curiosity to understand issues surrounding disability in Africa. Rev Paul Nzacahayo, PhD Methodist Minister Tutor, Queen's Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Education, Birmingham, UK

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BRIDGET HATHAWAY has an MSc in Community Disability Studies from the Institute of Child Health at University College London, UK. Before retiring, she worked as consultant advisor in community disability programmes at Crosslinks Mission. FLAVIAN KISHEKWA works with Karagwe Community Based Rehabilitation Programs, Tanzania. He studied community based rehabilitation, and later, development studies at Uganda Catholic Management and Training Institute, Kampala.

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