Articles by Bill Gaventa
Bill Gaventa served as Director of Community and Congregational Supports at the Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities, and Associate Professor, Pediatrics, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School until recently. Now he is an Adjunct Professor at the Center for Disability Studies at the University of Texas, Austin, and Coordinator of the Summer Institute on Theology and Disability. He once served as Editor of the Journal of Religion, Disability, and Health. He also served as a Chaplain and Coordinator of Religious Services for the Monroe Developmental Center.
by Bill Gaventa
As people with disabilities and their families become more visible in our congregations, the power of invitation, hospitality, and inclusion starts with the pastor and extends throughout the congregation. The author gives practical advice on how to do just that, and he includes many tips for pastors and others for making successful, error-free transitions.
