The Spiritual Impact of Disability on Parents and Caregivers

Authors

Grant Azbell, Magnolia ChurchFollow

Abstract

This study was designed to examine the impact of disability on the faith and faith communities of parents and caregivers of persons experiencing disability. This study proceeded by asking nine parents or caregivers of persons experiencing disability a series of seven questions to evaluate the impact of disability on their faith and on their relationship to their faith community. The interviews were conducted on Zoom and the recordings were transcribed and coded to observe discernable patterns and themes amongst the participants. What emerged from the data is important for ministers, church leaders, and anyone wanting to know more about the spiritual impact of disability on parents and caretakers of persons experiencing disability.

Author Bio

Grant Azbell is the preaching minister at Magnolia Church in Florence, AL. He has a Masters of Divinity from Harding School of Theology in Memphis, TN and a Doctorate of Ministry in Missional Theology and Spiritual Formation from Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. He holds certificates in Spiritual Direction, Ignatian Spirituality, Identity Formation and training in Immanuel Prayer. He also trains spiritual directors for Wellsprings in the Wilderness and Harding School of Theology. Grant is married to Ashley and they have two children: Isaiah and Liddy May.

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Recommended Citation

Azbell, Grant (2023) "The Spiritual Impact of Disability on Parents and Caregivers," Discernment: Theology and the Practice of Ministry: Vol. 9: Iss. 2, Article 2.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.acu.edu/discernment/vol9/iss2/2