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Thoughts on Baptism and the Disability Community

Two church volunteers assist a young man who is about to be baptized.
Recently, Ryan Wolfe was interviewed by our friends at Benevolence United with regard to baptism and the disability community. These questions are not unique to this church and we felt it would be beneficial to share the questions and answers with everyone. How do we know that someone who does not have words is ready […]
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Embracing Freedom: Reflections on Disability, Jesus, and the 4th of July

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We asked AI to write a blog post for us based on: disability, Jesus, freedom, and the 4th of July. How do you think it did? As we approach the 4th of July, a day marked by fireworks, barbecues, and celebrations of freedom, it’s important to reflect on what freedom truly means in its deepest, […]
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Simple Sensory Tools for Disability Ministry

Simple Sensory Tools for your Disability Ministry. To the right of the text is shown a variety of brightly colored sensory and fidget items.
The team at Overcomer Ministries put together a fantastic 8-video series that covers some fantastic sensory tools and tips that will benefit any disability ministry. Sensory Tools: Get Started Sensory Tools: Fidgets Sensory Tools: Wiggle Seats Sensory Tools: Headphones Sensory Tools: Kick Bands Sensory Tools: Weighted Items Sensory Tools: Visual Timers Sensory Tools: Self-Control Strategies […]
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Podcast: Further Equipping Disability Ministry Volunteers

Episode 13: Equipping Volunteers
One of our most popular episodes to date has been equipping volunteers for disability ministry. In this episode, we take that a step further and dive into some specific scenarios that volunteers will surely encounter while providing what resources can assist. Resources Mentioned in this Episode Listen to previous episodes.
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Setting Up Volunteers For Success

A headshot of Ryan Wolfe. To the left it reads Ability Ministry, Ryan Wolfe, Setting Up Volunteers for Success
We love nothing more than spending time with our faithful supporting churches. Ability Ministry President, Ryan Wolfe, did just that last weekend with Second Church of Christ in Danville, IL. It was a busy and fruitful day. Ryan gave mission updates in five different services, ran three training sessions after church, and spent time with […]
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Podcast: Why Mission Teams Are Critical for Riverwood

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We all understand how important mission teams can be. In this episode, Gary Spangler and Jason Morrison talk specifics about the critical role that mission teams play at Riverwood Christian Community and what we hope those who come serve can take back with them to their own communities. Resources Mentioned
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Let’s See Your Baptism Photos

A photo of a man and woman baptizing a young man in an outdoor baptismal pool.
Baptism is not the finish line. Baptism is the starting line to the rest of your life of being a Christian and Christ follower. We have begun developing a new resource for disability ministries: Beyond Baptism, which helps you and your disability ministry with the beginning of their faith journey. This resource will be the […]
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Biblical Terms in American Sign Language

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The Deaf Millennial Project put together these two awesome videos which have been made available via Shine On: Tim Tebow Foundation. Biblical Terms in American Sign Language: Part 1 Biblical Terms In American Sign Language: Part 2
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One Tough Cookie: DATC 2024

One Tough Cookie: How do I convince church leadership of the need to start a disability ministry?
At the Disability and the Church Conference, during a breakout session with Ryan Wolfe, we got to witness two of the most amazing and fun volunteers. Christine Boyle played the role of a parent/advocate wanting to establish a disability ministry and Charlotte played the role of a pastor or church leader pushing back on the […]
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Not Less Than

Not Less Than
Do you remember “not less than” from your days in school studying mathematics? If you need a refresher the symbol is above. It would be used in equations to declare that one number was not less than another. You are probably more familiar with the mathematical equations’ “less than” symbol. For example, A < B […]
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