Keith Dow

Keith Dow

Keith Dow, PhD, is a theologian, writer, and credentialed pastor with BIC Canada, serving as Director of Culture and Mission Alignment with Karis Disability Services. His work explores disability theology, Christian caregiving, spiritual life, and the gifts of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He is the author of Formed Together: Mystery, Narrative, and Virtue in Christian Caregiving (Baylor University Press, 2021) and the researcher behind Images of God. His latest peer-reviewed article is “Imaging God Together.” Keith recently completed a term as president of the AAIDD Religion & Spirituality Interest Network. Explore his writing and research at keithdow.com.
  • Published On: July 27, 2017By

    Bethesda Series: Inclusive Bible Study (seeJesus Press)

    After several years of teaching Kim and her friends, Jill-who is also a special education teacher-began to plan a special needs curriculum series. We saw the need for a robust Bible curriculum, and Jill firmly believed we could create a complete Bible curriculum that involved real Bible study.

  • Published On: July 20, 2017By

    Universal Design for Community: A Disability Ministry Training Event

    When churches utilize universal design principles in planning—whether for discipleship, worship, community engagement, leadership development, or facilities—they create ministries where everyone can belong and participate.

  • Published On: February 3, 2017By

    Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month #JDAIM17

    "What if the opportunities to experience the joy of community and the familiarity of long-ago learned rituals were open to them at any time, just like anyone else…Imagine if all of these people could participate in synagogue seders or at peoples’ homes."

  • Published On: February 2, 2017By

    A Father’s Love: Winter Wonderland Family Retreat

    "See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!" ~ 1 John 3:1a

  • Published On: January 23, 2017By

    Welcoming Students of All Abilities (CLC Network)

    On Tuesday, January 24th at 1 p.m., join the Center for the Advancement of Christian Education (CACE) and CLC Network "for a conversation about supporting students with disabilities in Christian schools."

  • Published On: December 12, 2016By

    Advent Devotional: Faithful communities of peace

    Does your church work to show your community that people with disabilities are truly welcomed and embraced? If not, what good is your faith? Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead, but faith that is accompanied by action is a beautiful offering of love toward God and other people."