God used the 2×2 strategy over ten years ago to kick start the disability ministry at First Christian Church in Canton, Ohio. The Beginning I will never forget the phone call I received from my friend, Tom, all these years ago. At the time I was the Family Pastor at First Christian a megachurch. In […]
I think there are two very specific reasons by Jesus sent his followers out 2×2. The first reason is influence. Another word that you could use for influence here is power. Two are far more effective than one. A lone ranger can only accomplish so much on his or her own. Two people together can […]
Did you know that the #1 consultation request we get is… “Help getting started”? If you are wondering where to start too, why not start your ministry using the same strategy that Jesus used when starting his ministry? Jesus used a specific strategy to start and spread his influence and ministry. He used a 2×2 […]
When you see the title “Whiskey, Lottery Tickets, Porn, and Skunk Carcass” you probably are thinking… That’s odd! or clickbait! or Ryan has lost his mind! If you are thinking any or all the above, you may be right. What do all those things have in common? They are all things that stink either literally […]
The fact of the matter is… men need the church, but more importantly, the church needs men! The presence of excited men is one of the surest indicators of church health, growth, and giving. So how can you get men excited about serving in your church, specifically in the world of Disability Ministry an area […]
I’ll be honest. The story of the Tower of Babel in Genesis Chapter 11 has always baffled me on multiple levels. Back up two chapters. God has wiped out everyone on the planet, with the exception of Noah’s family, via the flood. Noah’s family exits the ark and receives a blessing from God. Along with […]
President Ryan Wolfe leads this month’s free disability ministry training on acronyms and abbreviations. To download the presentation used in the video, or the acronyms & abbreviations quiz, click here.
DisABLEd? Is that all you see? Do you not think of us as ABLE? If so, maybe the disability lies with you. We are more than capABLE. That isn’t even debatABLE. The narrative about disability must change. Just because you don’t see us in movies, magazines, and ads doesn’t mean we aren’t fashionABLE. Wait why […]
When you read the words planes, trains, and automobiles you probably think of the classic 1987 film starring Steve Martin and John Candy. Steve Martin plays the role of Neal Page who is trying to get home to Chicago to be with his family for Thanksgiving. A snowstorm blocks all travel and he is forced […]
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.
