THE AUTHOR

J. D. Kim, PhD., serves as Assistant Director of Doctor of Ministry KGC and professor of theology at Denver Seminary and is recognized for his theological reflections on suffering, disability, and Christian theology. As a pastor, professor, and author, he has dedicated his ministry to proclaiming that every life has value and purpose in Christ. After a spinal cord injury in 2004 left him with quadriplegia, J. D. found renewed calling to testify that God’s power is made perfect in weakness.

Through teaching, writing, and mentoring, he helps churches embrace disability ministry as central to the gospel. He is the founder of J.D. Kim Ministries, which provides theological education, pastoral resources, and encouragement for individuals and families living with disabilities and disability ministries.