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Michael J. Hoggatt
Christian Living/Inspirational
A Christian Writer Focusing His Talents on Helping Those With Disabilities
Mike is the President of the Disability Ministry Conference, an organization whose mission is to “Advance Quality Disability Ministry by Coming Together to Learn, Connect & Collaborate.”
He holds Masters in both Special Education and Public Policy as well as a Ph.D. in Higher Education Policy with an emphasis in Disability Policy. His work on disability policy as well as the intersection of faith and disabilities has been published in various outlets including The Journal of the Christian Institute on Disability, The Community College Review, The Community College Journal of Research and Practice, PRISM Magazine, and Focus on the Family.
Dr. Hoggatt has served on the board of directors for Friendship Ministries, Inc., an international ministry whose purpose is to provide resources that support faith formation and congregational inclusion with individuals with intellectual disability. Mike regularly consults and provides training to families, disability ministries, faith-communities, and related non-profit organizations. If you would like to book Mike for a training or speaking event contact him at www.hoggattconsulting.com.
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BOOKS:
Moving to the Manger: A Journey From Exclusion to Inclusion (2008)
Your biggest literary influences:
Norman Maclean, Wendell Berry, Phillip Yancy, Charles Dickens, A.W. Tozer, C.S. Lewis, Ernest Gaines
Last book read:
I just finished Why Social Justice Is Not Biblical Justice: An Urgent Appeal to Fellow Christians in a Time of Social Crisis (2020) by Scott David Allen
Your favorite literary character:
Eponine from Les Miserables. Eponine demonstrates self-sacrificing love in spite of her upbringing and her own personal desires. In a book about the conflict between the law and grace, Eponine stands.
Currently working on:
Two Projects. First, a look at “Special Needs Proms” and the unintended consequences associated. Second, a reflection on living with both Scars and Hope. Specifically, how to live in tragedy while also living in expectancy.
Words to live by:
“He who has Christ and many things has no more than he who has Christ alone.” – C.S. Lewis
Advice for aspiring authors:
Read, Read, Read. Write, Write, Write
Articles:
Journal of the Christian Institute on Disability
Community College Journal of Research and Practice
Testimonials:
“Michael has the ability to challenge our thinking in a way we would have never considered, and we continue to invite his wisdom to our discussions about inclusion and quality of life.” – Mary Grace Lagasca, Owner of InJoy Life Services
“Michael Hoggatt is an ally to individuals with disabilities. His passion and dedication to strengthening community ties and building relationships are seen throughout his career, life, and faith.” – Stacy Eldred, Coordinator, Occupational And Academic Skills for Independence & Success (OASIS) at Saddleback College.
