Connections Newsletter
Connections Newsletter
The Connections Newsletter is a periodical offering educational articles and personal stories of the intersection of faith and disability. Connections published three times a year, both online and in print, by Anabaptist Disabilities Network.
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Winter 2026: Images of God
Christ of the Wheelchair
Pastor Derek Yoder reflects on his spiritual journey as a minister to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and how he came to create the icon, Christ of the Wheelchair.
Everybody’s Theology Matters
Keith Dow reflects on the Images of God project, a collaborative artistic effort with participants with intellectual disabilities.
Book Review: Blessed is the Body
This year’s Lenten devotional from Herald Press, Blessed Is the Body: Disability Justice and the Community of Christ by Tatum Tricarico, is a thoughtful and accessible reflection on biblical texts centering disability and how they can inform the life of the church.
Fall 2025: International Partners
They Are Beautiful
Heleen Yoder talks about the work of Nyandengoh!, an organization in Sierra Leone that works with children with disabilities.
Thriving in the Midst of War
Joe Landis shares about the Prometheus School in Ukraine and their important work with children with disabilities.
All In: Imagine Worship Differently
Keli Boyer talks about the All In Project, ADN’s latest venture, made possible by a grant from the Lilly Foundation.
Spring 2025: Blindness & Low Vision
True Eyes!
As a blind pastor, Brandon Grady uses the eyes of his soul to guide him.
On Connections: Optic Nerves and Church Community
In this engaging interview, Eleanor Habecker shares stories of connection related to her blindness and faith.
Introducing Camp KIND!
Register for this family camp for children with disabilities, June 30 – July 3!
Fall 2024: Baptism
After We’re Gone
Attorney Jennifer Lile and Stewardship Consultant Lyle Miller discuss the unique aspects of estate planning for families of those with disabilities.
Resource Review: Believing and Belonging
Field Associate Sarah Werner reviews the anabaptist baptism & membership curriculum for adults with intellectual disabilities.
Celebrating Seeds of Spiritual Growth
Chris Esau and Patty Andres share their baptism testimonies, with a short reflection by Chaplain Mike Gilmore.
Conversations on Baptism and Belonging
Emily Krabill talks about baptism, church, God, and what it means to belong.