Myth #1: Only Big Churches Have the Resources to Do Disability Ministry Many people believe that having a formal disability ministry is such a big undertaking that only megachurches can do it. This is simply not true. Every church can do something regardless of size. I have had the privilege of working with churches ranging […]
Our Riverwood campus is fortunate to be blessed by so many. Throughout the year, Riverwood hosts mission teams, volunteers, friends, and families who come to love on our residents. Toward the tail end of 2019, Compassion Christian Church was one such group. One of the volunteers, Celeste, was kind enough to offer some thoughts on […]
I’m glad that you have kept reading. That means you are at least intrigued by my church growth strategy. Remember I am promising BIG things for your church. If you employ this strategy at your church I promise the following. Your church influence will grow in your community! Your church attendance will grow! Your church […]
No matter where we turn, we are flooded by self-improvement messaging. Turn on your radio and I can guarantee that at least one commercial during every break will have to do with either weight loss, male testosterone boosters, growing personal wealth, or exploring career new options. The same goes for every time you watch TV […]
Over the past ten years, Ability Ministry President Ryan Wolfe has had the honor of planning and being a part of over ten different “Jesus Prom” type gatherings for adults with IDD. Here is the short list of things he has learned and wanted to pass along to you. Download our presentation and resources mentioned […]
Over the past ten years, I have had the honor of planning and being a part of over ten different Jesus Prom type gatherings for adults with IDD. Here is the short list of things that I have learned and wanted to pass along to you. I could’ve come up with a 100 but you […]
What if I told you I had a way to solve your lack of volunteer problems? I do! But it is a secret. Keep reading and you will find out. Just promise me you will keep it a secret. Have you ever heard of the movie Fight Club? Regardless of whether or not you have […]
What is the biggest issue facing the disability community? The list is long but no doubt at the top of that list is the issue of isolation. This training video covers the path that will lead those in isolation toward being embraced by the church. Download the free PDF guide by clicking here. Read the […]
Luke 14:4 reads, “But they remained silent. So Jesus took hold of the man and healed him. Then he sent him away.” You could also read this verse, “But they remained silent. So Jesus embraced the man and healed him. Then he sent him away.” Jesus’ Example Jesus did not fear the man with a […]
Being integrated means that relationships have been formed. One is no longer merely co-existing in the same space together, or just being tolerated. Romans 12:4-5 says, “Each of us has one body with many parts. And the parts do not all have the same purpose. So also we are many persons. But in Christ, we […]
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.
