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 […]
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 […]
The days are getting a bit longer, the weather is warming up, and school years are coming to an end. For many individuals and families impacted by disability in your church, the end of the school year ushers in a season that may be filled with unique stressors. The church can play an important role […]
1.3 billion people around the world are impacted by disabilities around the world. Let that sink in for a moment. I was privileged to participate in a great movement on the rise within the Body of Christ. Special Needs Ministry, or Disability Ministry, is a calling for every Church and Christian organization. I believe this: […]
We cannot say thank you enough to our friend Alfredo Salazar for his work on translating several of our resources into Spanish for us. Our goal is to make these resources as accessible as possible to as many people as possible. The below 11 resources have been translated to Spanish and are free to download: […]
“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” 1 Corinthians 12:27 Thank you to Alfredo Salazar for providing the captions in Spanish.
From First Christian Church of Canton, Ohio: “You are fearfully, wonderfully, and beautifully made (Psalm 139). March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day. At First Christian Church we believe Jesus is for ALL people. We hope this video recorded by people in our Day Services program is a […]
“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, […]
“ORIGINALLY AIRED MAY 2024: Life is full of obstacles. Hurdles to overcome. Challenges to face. Running through the darkness to find purpose, to find reason, and to find the light can feel daunting. For some, it seems near impossible. That was once the case for Bernard Prince.” The Run to Jesus 5K event is being […]
We recently received an email from Ron Hanson about a song that his son Joel had produced. The song and lyrics moved us and we wanted to share their thoughts and the song with you. Here is what Joel had to say about the song: This song was written to honor the often-overlooked value and […]
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.
