Here is a test that I would love to conduct. I want to gather 20 random lead pastors who preach at a church with no intentional outreach to the disability community. From what I have learned, it would be far too easy to do this given that only 10% of churches here in the United […]
Recently, our Riverwood residents got to visit Dollywood and everyone had an absolute blast! If you know anything about our residents, it is that they love Dollywood. Kenny loves it so much that he is not allowed to talk about Dollywood during the year because once he starts, he can’t stop! Here is a quick […]
The Ability Ministry Board of Directors had an opportunity to walk through the new Riverwood Retreat Center and have a devotional with Ryan Wolfe. They also had the chance to pray over the new building and write words of prayer and encouragement in every room.
Sitting in the main sanctuary at Southeast Christian Church on a Friday afternoon, taking in the volunteers trickling in, all decked out in their nice attire, was not what my average Friday looks like. Most of the sanctuary was empty except for a few sections of volunteers who were listening to some helpful information on […]
Imagine getting a phone call from a close friend excited about a big party that they are throwing at their new house. This isn’t just any housewarming party either. Primarily because this just isn’t any house that this close friend moved into. They went all out, spared no expense, and bought the very best they […]
Vernon signs how he’s overcome loneliness and the challenges he’s had in communicating with people with the friendship and ability to communicate with the Lord. Video via Southeast Christian Church.
Riverwood Christian Community, operated by Ability Ministry, has been in operation for over 30 years serving adults with developmental disabilities. Founded in 1986, Ability Ministry has expanded from the initial Riverwood I building, and now operates multiple facilities, including a location in Missouri, serving 28 adults with developmental disabilities. With the latest addition, a new […]
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Author: Mark Haddon Find it on GoodReads What This Book is About With such a unique name for a book, there must be a unique story that lies behind it, right? That is certainly the case here, as the reader follows a fifteen-year-old named Christopher John […]
On Saturday, April 27th, 2019, the Hope Praise Team from Southeast Christian Church had the opportunity to sing the National Anthem before the University of Louisville baseball game. Here is a video of them singing along with some of our favorite photos from the day. Here are a few of our favorite photos from the […]
March Free Wallpaper Download In honor of our very first regional conference, IndispensABLE, hosted at Southeast Christian Church, we thought it would be fun to offer up this wallpaper! To download your free wallpaper, just select the device below and save the image to your phone, tablet, or computer. Our artwork may not be used […]
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.
