In this episode, we’re finishing the four-part seminar series on disability and the church I’ve been sharing with you over the course of the last few weeks. So, be sure to check out the other three sessions before you jump into this one if you haven’t already. Or, start here and work your way backwards if you want. It’s up to you, really. You’re your own person. I can’t make you do anything you don’t want to do, right?

Session One - Disability Language and Rhetoric with Krista Ewert: https://youtu.be/5fUtwkY2nvU

Session Two - What is a Human? with Michael Morelli: https://youtu.be/Rr67U8XpbeY

Session Three - Mutualistic Ministry with Greg Harris: https://youtu.be/OQM6W9wmCPU

In this seminar, we’re hearing from my friend Kathy Dubbledam—the director of YoungLife Capernaum in Canada.

Now, you may have heard of YoungLife (who hasn’t?). But have you heard of YoungLife Capernaum? It’s all about relationships; relationships that start with meeting teens with disabilities where they’re at, caring for them and sharing the Christian faith in simple and understandable terms… all with no strings attached. [They] want to make sure that every teen involved in Young Life Capernaum knows they are invited, celebrated, and needed.

And since Kathy is the director of this YoungLife ministry, she has so much wisdom to share about what it looks like to create communities where everyone truly belongs, and truly shares the gifts they have received from God.

Bio

Kathy Dubbeldam is the Capernaum Ministry Director for Young Life of Canada and has been serving with Young Life for 25 years. Young Life is a global faith-based youth mentorship program, and Kathy leads the Capernaum branch, ensuring that friends with disabilities are welcomed and included. She introduced Capernaum to Canada in 2014, starting in Edmonton, and has since helped expand it to 12 cities across three provinces. Over the past eight years, she has established Capernaum-specific clubs, trained staff in inclusive practices, and advised church pastors on creating welcoming spaces for individuals with disabilities. She is also developing accessible devotionals to support faith growth for all abilities.

These seminars were the result of a collaborative effort between The Lazarus Centre, Northwest College and Seminary, Fellowship Pacific, YoungLife Capernaum, and this show.

Links

YoungLife Capernaum: https://capernaum.younglife.ca/

Instagram: @younglifecapernaumcanada

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ylcapernaumeverywhere

The Lazarus Centre: www.thelazaruscentre/org

Northwest College & Seminary: www.nbseminary.ca

Fellowship Pacific: https://fellowshippacific.ca/