Ability Ministry Blog

Often in churches, the Sunday before a mission trip departs those who are going on the trip gather on stage...

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021

Ministry, Interrupted

When I was a college freshman, I contracted bronchitis while living in the dorms. I was sick for weeks and...

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021

Running for Office as a Person With Disability

by Ed Carter

Running for political office is an effective way to influence change in your community especially for those who are underrepresented...

August 13, 2021August 13, 2021

How to Tackle Inappropriate Sexual Behavior in Your Disability Ministry

When you see the word “creep” what comes to mind? Is it a green zombie character from Minecraft and the...

July 31, 2021July 27, 2021

Why Does Disability Exist?

Why does disability exist? That is probably the wrong question but it grabbed your attention! Specifically, this conversation is about...

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021

And I just thought I was just weird!

Living with a condition that is typically laughed off, or at, and gets you characterized as weird, grouchy, or plain...

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021

Is Disability Good or Bad?

What side of the fence do you land on? Is disability a positive or a negative? Is disability good or...

July 6, 2021July 6, 2021

Free Pass

Photo by billow926 on Unsplash Only a few years ago Ability Ministry was an exhibitor at a large missionary...

July 2, 2021July 2, 2021

How a Broken Foot Helped Me Rethink Accessibility in the Church

I broke my foot twice in college. Once during an epic semi-final indoor soccer tournament and once during a very...

June 25, 2021June 25, 2021

Strategies for Engagement

President Ryan Wolfe talks to disability ministry volunteers at Southeast Christian Church about strategies for engagement in their classes. See...

June 22, 2021June 22, 2021

Navigating the Land In-Between

Disability ministry volunteer training from Ability Ministry President Ryan Wolfe at Southeast Christian Church.

June 5, 2021June 1, 2021

Fun Disability Ministry Class Activity on a Budget

Run out of ideas for a fun activity for your disability ministry class? Need something that is fun for everyone...

June 3, 2021June 1, 2021

Building Inclusive Culture in a Small Church

There is a very popular warehouse store close to my house where you can buy nearly anything in bulk. Need...

June 2, 2021June 2, 2021

Trivia Night: Getting Men Involved in Disability Ministry

When I first got started with disability ministry, it was not a grand calling. I did not wake up in...

June 1, 2021June 1, 2021

Vision Drives Everything

“Where there is no vision, the people perish; but happy is he who keeps the teaching.” Proverbs 29:18 MEV These...

May 21, 2021May 21, 2021

Memory Verse Scramble Activity

Finding a creative and inclusive activity that brings the entire classroom together while at the same time, incorporates the weekly...

May 14, 2021May 14, 2021

“A Taste of __________.” Event Idea

Disability Ministry Event that promotes fun, awareness, inclusion, and volunteer recruitment (even volunteer recruitment of men at your church)! Many...

May 14, 2021May 14, 2021

50 Disability Ministry Words of Wisdom

50 Words of wisdom gained from years of Disability Ministry adventures The disability community is the largest unreached people group...

May 14, 2021May 14, 2021

Who Are We? Inclusion in Any Sized Church

“Bronwyn…wait…” I momentarily snapped out of my inner chaos and turned around. “Hey, how are you feeling about all of...

May 14, 2021May 14, 2021

Fight for your Flock

There is a multitude of reasons why people have disengaged: rational and irrational fears and people taking legitimate caution are...

May 6, 2021May 6, 2021

Shine On: Tim Tebow Foundation

In 2015 the Tim Tebow Foundation launched the first Night to Shine proms. These events are truly unforgettable experiences centered...

April 23, 2021April 23, 2021

Keep Going: When Ministry Moves at a Glacial Pace