BEYOND SUFFERING INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: A CHRISTIAN VIEW ON DISABILITY MINISTRY

The conference, organized by EPR and Joni & Friends, took place over two days, from August 1st to 2nd, at the Isano branch of Bethany Investment Group in Kigali. The event brought together representatives from EPR, moderators of presbyteries, delegate pastors, and staff of the Diakonia and Development Department, which supports the persons  with disabilities.

The conference aimed to support individuals with disabilities, incorporating the Word of God with a focus on healing, as guided by the Bible.

“The presentations given at the conference were as follows :

• Why Minister to people living with disability?
• God’s Sovereignty and disability
• To ward a hopeful view on Healing
• Developing a Health Disability Ministry
• Serving Diverse family in your church
• Disability advocacy in every life

The conference  aimed to rise the awareness for the inclusion of  persons with disability and assisting them by referring to the word of God as a Healing message.

The President of EPR expressed gratitude for the collaboration with Joni & Friends and encouraged all conference participants to share this message with other church members and to strengthen their efforts in advocating for people with disabilities in all aspects of life.