If someone were to ask you, “Was God accessible to people in the Old Testament?” How would you respond? The answer may not be as simple as you think. The answer is technically, yes. God was accessible in the Old Testament, but His accessibility was extremely limited and only made available through a very strict […]
Whether you are a brand new Disability Ministry Leader or you are a seasoned veteran we have two FREE resources that will help you take your ministry to the next level. What does the Bible say about disability? There is no better place to start than building a strong biblical foundation. Jesus said in Luke […]
*Before I begin, if you are a regular reader of our blog allow me to tell you that this article is off-topic from the regular content, Disability Ministry, that you’ve come to expect. That being said, I believe this may be one of the most important things you will read in the coming days. It […]
Did you know how the vast majority of disability ministries got started? Let me give you a few multiple-choice answers. You pick and see if you are right. Most disability ministries are started by: (A) A pastor with a degree in disability ministry (B) A pastor with a calling from God (C) A contracted worker […]
What is a myth? By definition, it is something fictitious but widely accepted as a fact. Dicitionay.com defines a myth as “an unproved or false collective belief that is used to justify a social institution.” When it comes to disabilities there are numerous myths, or false beliefs, that have been ingrained into humanity from the […]
Photo courtesy disabilityisbeautiful.com Many are familiar with the 1843 Danish fairy tale “The Ugly Duckling” by Hans Christian Anderson. If you are not familiar with the story here is a synopsis. “When the story begins, a mother duck’s eggs hatch. One of the little birds is perceived by the other birds and animals on the […]
We are all eager to put a cap on the year 2020 and move forward. I think we are all hoping for something magical to happen on New Year’s Day 2021. Like the whole mess of 2020 will somehow be behind us. This is probably just a coping mechanism within all of us that is […]
The Guardians of the Galaxy is my favorite Marvel Comics Universe franchise of all time and it is not even close. The many reasons why is a topic for another conversation. Even if you are not familiar with this MCU franchise the meaning behind the name is unmistakable. Don’t you just love the idea of […]
President Ryan Wolfe covers 5 myths about disability ministry. To download the presentation file used in the training video and the blog post that accompanies the video, click here.
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 […]
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.
