The Tale of the Shrinking Toilets is not, contrary to what some may believe, an excuse to talk about toilets. It is a powerful story used to help raise awareness for the need of universal sized changing tables. There is more than meets the eye behind how the book came about and how sales are […]
Recently, Ryan Wolfe joined Christine Boyle for a live podcast discussion on Invited In. The topic of discussion was the word “disability”. Is this a bad word? Replay the video and chat discussion here.
On episode 17 of Start With Hello: Conversations About Disability, the topic is planning a prom event for your disability community. We dive into the types of proms and events you can host, how to get help planning, resources, and what to do after a prom. Resources Mentioned
People of all abilities need a church where they can fully belong. Joni and Friends works to equip and mobilize churches to welcome and embrace people of all abilities by removing barriers and creating a church culture that sees all people as indispensable parts of the body of Christ, created in God’s image, and worthy […]
Ability Ministry is looking for talented curriculum writers and graphic designers with experience in creating special needs ministry curriculum for children and teens. If you have a passion for inclusive ministry and a background in developing materials for students with disabilities, we’d love to hear from you! Ability Ministry is building a team of writers […]
Central Christian College of the Bible (CCCB) has received a grant of over $1.2 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support the launch of a multi-year collaborative effort to elevate children’s ministry programs in the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ. CCCB’s “VIEW Initiative” will provide training and curriculum to children’s ministry staff and volunteers and devotional […]
“What happens when you allow yourself to really change your perspective when it comes to disability and the church?” President Ryan Wolfe was a guest on the Wonderful Works Talks podcast. To learn more about Wonderful Works Ministry or the Adapted Discipleship Library, please visit wonderfulworksministry.org
President Ryan Wolfe is scheduled to be a keynote speaker at The Church and Disability: Equipping God’s Masterpieces hosted by the Masterpiece Alliance in February of 2025. Workshop Details The cost to attend is $50/person (For every 4 tickets purchased in a group, a 5th ticket can be claimed for free.) Masterpiece Alliance wants to […]
It is vitally important for men to step up and play a role in disability ministry. In this episode, Ryan and Jason talk through why we need men to participate, ways to get them more engaged in ministry, and how leadership can support these efforts. Mentioned in this episode: Related Articles & Statistics
It can be overwhelming to decide where to begin with disability ministry curriculum. What series do I start with? Should I plan it out for an entire year or is there a better way? What happens during holidays? We discuss our recommendations on how to get started and longer-term planning for your curriculum. Listen to […]
Because Jesus' table is accessible for everyone...
We desire to see the Church make room for all people affected by disability. To fully participate. To fully partner. To fully lead.
We exist to equip and empower the 25% of the population with a disability, their families, and their churches to become who God has created them to be.
