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Author: Ryan Wolfe

The Hidden Masterpiece

A person with glasses smiles warmly at the camera, their friendly expression illuminated softly. They wear a light sweater and a lanyard draped neatly around their neck, suggesting a casual yet purposeful presence. The portrait is elegantly framed by an ornate gold frame rich with intricate detailing, lending the image an air of classical importance. Behind this gilded boundary, the backdrop consists of dark, textural brickwork in subdued shadow—enhancing both the subject’s prominence and the sense that this is an unexpected hidden masterpiece on display.
Walk into any world-renowned art gallery, and you’ll be greeted by the greats: oil portraits bathed in perfect lighting, landscapes that take your breath away, and sculptures so symmetrical they defy human error. These are the pieces that the public comes to see—the ones given the places of honor. But deep in the back, in […]
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Want to Grow Diversity in Your Church? Start Here.

A diverse group of people stands on a well-lit stage, all wearing matching graphic t-shirts. Some members have one arm raised in celebration, expressing joy and unity. The different ages, backgrounds, and personalities of the group highlight the church's commitment to diversity and inclusion as they come together under vibrant stage lighting.
Many churches long for greater diversity because it reflects the beauty of God’s Kingdom. We know heaven will be filled with people from every tribe, language, and background—so of course we want our congregations to mirror that now. But here’s the challenge: Most churches don’t know where to begin. Good news—I do. And I’m here […]
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The Language of Heaven: Learning from Our Non-Speaking Friends

A mother and daughter sitting on the couch looking at a laptop together.
If the Spirit Himself speaks in wordless groans, then perhaps our non-speaking friends are actually closer to the language of heaven than we are. There is a sacred mystery in the way God communicates with us. In Romans 8:26–27, the Apostle Paul writes: “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We […]
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Cleaning Out My Closet: A Seat At The Table

Cleaning Out My Closet: A Seat At The Table
“Cleaning Out My Closet” is a sermon series focused on dealing with personal struggles and overcoming past failures. Through the life of King David, we’ll explore how to confront the giants in our lives, acknowledge our mistakes, seek healing through confession, and embrace the power of God’s forgiveness. Just as David found freedom and restoration, […]
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Disability Ministry Do’s and Don’ts

Disability Ministry Dos and Donts
20 Disability Ministry Do’s  20 Disability Ministry Don’ts
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Ability Ministry Excited to Share Resources on Right Now Media

Right Now Media
At Ability Ministry, we are thrilled to announce that some of our most impactful resources are now available on Right Now Media. Right Now Media is like a “Netflix for churches,” offering thousands of Bible studies, curriculum series, and training materials to help churches grow and reach their communities. Right Now Media has a massive […]
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Why Ability Ministry is Launching “Disability Fashion”

Disability Fashion
At Ability Ministry, we believe that disability is not a problem to be solved, it’s a story to be told. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Disability Fashion, an apparel store designed to spark conversations, build a positive disability narrative, and celebrate the incredible individuals within the disability community. Fashion with a Purpose What we […]
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Why Your Church Should Preach the “Made for More” Series

Made For More
People with disabilities are often the most overlooked group in the church, yet Scripture is clear—they are made in God’s image, created for a purpose, essential to the body of Christ, and called to His mission. The “Made for More: God’s Plan for People with Disabilities and the Church” sermon series is a powerful opportunity […]
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How to Use Live Captions When Teaching

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I recently taught the faith elective at the adult day program at my church First Christian Day Services. When I got set up with my PowerPoint and started teaching a worker at the day program stopped me and asked, “How are you using live closed captions?” She did not know this was even possible and […]
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