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Christmas Reimagined: Frosty the Snowman

Frosty the Snowman, classic childrens cartoon
We all remember and love the classic 1969 Christmas story “Frosty the Snowman”. What if it wasn’t Frosty the Snowman? Here is an alternative title: Frosty The Snowman Who Moved Differently On a cold and snowy Christmas Eve, a group of children gathered in the town square to build a snowman. They found an old […]
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Restoring Dignity: Lessons from the Manger and the Call for Universal-Sized Changing Tables

Restoring Dignity
The image of baby Jesus placed in a dirty manger—an animal’s feeding trough—paints a powerful picture of humility and rejection. Mary and Joseph had no other option, no proper place for their newborn, and Jesus entered the world in circumstances lacking dignity. This scene mirrors a modern-day reality for many individuals with disabilities who require […]
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The Tale of the Shrinking Toilets

The Tale of the Shrinking Toilets
The Tale of the Shrinking Toilets is not, contrary to what some may believe, an excuse to talk about toilets. It is a powerful story used to help raise awareness for the need of universal sized changing tables. There is more than meets the eye behind how the book came about and how sales are […]
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Thankful

Thankful
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Gratitude isn’t just a response to good times; it’s a choice to trust God in every moment. When life is going well, thanksgiving flows easily. But in challenges, giving thanks becomes an act of […]
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Is Disability a Bad Word? Discussion Replay

The graphic features a vibrant yellow and blue background with the bold text: Is disability a bad word? Beneath this question are circles containing photos of Christine Boyle and Ryan Wolfe, inviting viewers to join in on this thought-provoking discussion. A YouTube icon is positioned in the corner, indicating an option for easy replay.
Recently, Ryan Wolfe joined Christine Boyle for a live podcast discussion on Invited In. The topic of discussion was the word “disability”. Is this a bad word? Replay the video and chat discussion here.
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Podcast: Planning a Prom Event for your Disability Community

Podcast episode cover with the title Ep. 17: Planning a Prom Event, featuring the Start with Hello logo.
On episode 17 of Start With Hello: Conversations About Disability, the topic is planning a prom event for your disability community. We dive into the types of proms and events you can host, how to get help planning, resources, and what to do after a prom. Resources Mentioned
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The Church is not complete without people with disabilities

The Church is not complete without people with disabilities
People of all abilities need a church where they can fully belong. Joni and Friends works to equip and mobilize churches to welcome and embrace people of all abilities by removing barriers and creating a church culture that sees all people as indispensable parts of the body of Christ, created in God’s image, and worthy […]
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Ability Ministry Seeking Curriculum Writers & Designers

A person in a wheelchair writes in a notebook at a desk. The text reads Writers & Designers Wanted alongside the Ability Ministry logo.
Ability Ministry is looking for talented curriculum writers and graphic designers with experience in creating special needs ministry curriculum for children and teens. If you have a passion for inclusive ministry and a background in developing materials for students with disabilities, we’d love to hear from you! Ability Ministry is building a team of writers […]
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Major Grant Awarded to Support Children’s Disability Ministry

The logo of Lilly Endowment Inc., a private philanthropic foundation known for its major grants, features a stylized L and text on a gray background.
Central Christian College of the Bible (CCCB) has received a grant of over $1.2 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support the launch of a multi-year collaborative effort to elevate children’s ministry programs in the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ. CCCB’s “VIEW Initiative” will provide training and curriculum to children’s ministry staff and volunteers and devotional […]
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WW Talks Changing Perspectives with Ryan Wolfe

Podcast cover for Wonderful Works Talks, Episode 10, spotlighting Changing Perspectives with Ryan Wolfe. Features a portrait of Ryan Wolfe, the bearded visionary sharing transformative insights.
“What happens when you allow yourself to really change your perspective when it comes to disability and the church?” President Ryan Wolfe was a guest on the Wonderful Works Talks podcast. To learn more about Wonderful Works Ministry or the Adapted Discipleship Library, please visit ⁠wonderfulworksministry.org⁠
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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.
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