In the mountains of western Nepal, a young woman is struck with a catastrophic sickness that robs her of her sight, yet opens her eyes to a life-changing hope for her and her village. Watch our latest film, Not by Sight, and experience the stunning journey of Anu’s faith. Let her story help you look […]
Ministry with adults seems such a basic concept; you might be wondering why the need for an entire episode about it. Ryan and Jason talk through why an adult disability ministry is critical, as well as resources and supports to continue these ministries and help them grow. Listen Here: Also Listen On: Resources Discussed:
Last month, the President of the United States and his appointed Health Secretary suggested that pregnant women taking the commonly consumed and widely available drug acetaminophen have contributed to the rise in Autism related diagnoses in the United States in recent years. The President suggested that pregnant women taking acetaminophen have birthed an increasingly higher […]
Kids with IDD don’t stay kids forever—churches must grow with them, honoring them as adults with real needs, gifts, and purpose. No, they can’t stay in Children’s Ministry or Student Ministry forever. You must treat adults like adults and move towards integration and service. Ministry Models Shift from Programming to Belonging Adults with IDD are […]
Ryan Wolfe will be joining Faith Inclusion Network for a free webinar on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 12:00pm CST. The topic will be the importance of disability ministry in congregations and how we can help churches include and offer the gift of belonging to people with disabilities and their families. This webinar will be hosted […]
Do you ever feel like there is a Starbucks or a McDonalds on every corner of town? There may be a reason for that. Here are a few statistics to think about. Now compare that to the number of counties there are in the United States. That number is 3,144. While the distribution of Starbucks […]
Trinity New Life Shine Ministry Director Emily Hoogerwerf shares how God has used their Shine community—through Night to Shine prom and Monday night discipleship—to remind us of the truth in Mark 16:15: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”
We are pleased to announce that we have welcomed Bart Jones to Ability Ministry as the “Executive Minister of Spiritual Development and Operations.” Bart’s extensive experience and deep commitment to our mission make him an excellent addition to our leadership team. Bart comes to us after serving as Sr. Pastor at Community Christian Church in […]
We thoroughly enjoyed this conversation with Linda, founder of Miracle 139 International. Her organization helps churches and schools create inclusive environments for children with disabilities, providing training and resources to empower leaders in embracing inclusion. We go in depth about the work that they are doing, as well as talking about disability inclusion in general. […]
From Barriers to BelongingBy Dr. Vickie BylerPublished by CSRM (Christian Sports Recreation Ministries) & Overwhelming Victory Press In From Barriers to Belonging, Dr. Vickie Byler challenges churches to move beyond accessibility and into authentic community. With a deep theological foundation and practical strategies, this book equips Sports, Recreation, and Fitness Ministries to reach, include, 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.
