Trading Shoes: Preaching Disability in the Church That Cares

In Trading Shoes, preachers and theologians confront a vital and often neglected question: What does it mean to proclaim the gospel in and through disability? Rooted in sermons, theological reflection, and lived experience, this book invites pastors, especially those who preach week after week, to move beyond models of preaching shaped by performance or control. Instead, the text offers a transformative vision in which disability no longer represents a barrier to ministry but a profound site of revelation, empathy, and grace. Combining multiple compelling voices, sermon analysis, and reflections on transparent conversations, readers find themselves invited to "trade shoes." Preachers learn to listen deeply, to inhabit perspectives unlike their own, and to recognize how the gospel speaks through bodies and lives the church has too often marginalized. Here, preaching becomes less about polished delivery and more about shared vulnerability, Spirit-led attentiveness, and belonging. For lead pastors and ministry leaders, Trading Shoes offers both theological depth and practical wisdom, equipping preachers to proclaim good news with--not just to--those whose experiences of disability reveal the heart of Christ and reshape the life of the church.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Published: 08/05/2026
ISBN: 9798385284078
Pages: 148
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.32d