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 […]
“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
After we released a new resource titled “The Top Ten Bible Stories Featuring People with Disabilities” I got a DM from a parent with a great heartfelt question. I can not help but think she is not alone in her question. With her permission I am sharing portions of this conversation. I pray that it […]
President Ryan Wolfe is scheduled to be a keynote speaker at The Church and Disability: Equipping God’s Masterpieces hosted by the Masterpiece Alliance in February of 2025. Workshop Details The cost to attend is $50/person (For every 4 tickets purchased in a group, a 5th ticket can be claimed for free.) Masterpiece Alliance wants to […]
The unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities remains significantly higher than for those without disabilities. Churches, as community hubs, can play a vital role in addressing this issue by fostering an inclusive environment that supports people with disabilities in finding meaningful employment. Here are ten ways churches can help: 1. Provide Job Training and Skills […]
For aging parents who care for adult children with disabilities, one of their greatest concerns is what will happen to their children when they are no longer able to provide care. This uncertainty creates significant stress and anxiety. The church can play a pivotal role in alleviating these concerns by providing support, resources, and community […]
It is vitally important for men to step up and play a role in disability ministry. In this episode, Ryan and Jason talk through why we need men to participate, ways to get them more engaged in ministry, and how leadership can support these efforts. Mentioned in this episode: Related Articles & Statistics
A few Sundays ago, I was reminded of the way that life should be. A life with no unnecessary filters and no faking it just because we feel the need to keep up appearances. What happened? Let me paint a picture for you. I was sitting outdoors on a Sunday morning in a sea of […]
“Our insecurities about our disabilities often rob God of powerful opportunities to work through us.” The world has always had a negative view of disability. Even the disciples of Jesus believed that disability was a punishment from God. Jesus flips the narrative on disability in John 9:1-3 correcting them. “As Jesus went along, he saw […]
One of the biggest challenges in disability ministry is learning to communicate effectively with people who are nonverbal. However, this is not something to fear. There are many ways to communicate successfully using nonverbal methods, such as the ones we have previously explained here. It should come as no surprise that Jesus models this for […]
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.
