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Christine Guth

Program Associate

On October 12, 2008, Christine Guth was licensed for specialized ministry through ADNet by the Central District Conference of Mennonite Church USA. While a student at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS), Christine discovered a desire to minister to individuals and families affected by disability out of the brokenness and healing that she had experienced. In 2006, she shared her growing sense of call with ADNet and the result was the formation of ADNet's Associates Program.

Lois Kaufmann and Christine Guth

Christine Guth (right) and Lois Kauffman at Christine's licensing

In early 2008, Christine was named as a permanent (though still volunteer) member of ADNet's staff as Program Associate. She sought licensing for specialized ministries in order to gain formal accountability to the wider church for this ministry. She believes that licensing expresses and invites wider recognition that the church's mission includes the call for greater inclusion of people with disabilities. Read the news article about Christine's licensing.

Christine graduated from AMBS on May 19, 2007 with a Master of Divinity degree. Her ongoing staff role as Program Associate involves writing, consultation, preaching and teaching, with particular interests in the autism spectrum and mental health. She is available for consultation and speaking assignments, especially in churches within driving distance of northern Indiana.

Articles and Resources by Christine Guth

Oops…Wrong Planet!: Encountering Asperger Syndrome as Cross-Cultural Experience

Asperger Syndrome Resources for Young Adults

AS WEB Resources Spanish.pdf

Faith Communities That Include People with Asperger Syndrome

Disabling Disability

An Insider's Look at the Gerasene Disciple: Biblical Interpretation from the Social Location of Mental Illness

Legion No More: Confessions of the Gerasene Disciple

Mental Health Care Access

Beliefs That Contribute to the Stigma of Mental Illness

Suffering Creation

Voices in Disabilities Theology: A Bibliography

Web Resources on Asperger Syndrome

The Gerasene Disciple, Mark 5:1-20,

Two articles on Mark 5:1-20 reflect on the story of a man from whom Jesus cast out a legion of unclean spirits (often called the Gerasene Demoniac). While not equating demon possession with mental ilness, author Christine Guth suggests that persons with mental illness find much to identify with in the character in this story.

Legion No More: Confessions of a Gerasene (Mark 5:1-20)
(A first-person, fictional narrative from the point of view of the Gerasene Disciple)
An Insider's Look at the Gerasene Disciple: Biblical Interpretation from the Social Location of Mental Illness

Both articles were originally published in the Journal of Religion, Disability and Health, Vol. 11(4) 2007.

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Congratulations, Christine!
Christine graduated from Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS) on May 19, 2007 with a Master of Divinity degree. All of us at ADNet congratulate Christine on her persistence and outstanding work! Christine will be continuing and expanding her role as an ADNet Associate. Please download and read some of her work listed here!