I’m glad that you have kept reading. That means you are at least intrigued by my church growth strategy. Remember I am promising BIG things for your church. If you employ this strategy at your church I promise the following. Your church influence will grow in your community! Your church attendance will grow! Your church […]
No matter where we turn, we are flooded by self-improvement messaging. Turn on your radio and I can guarantee that at least one commercial during every break will have to do with either weight loss, male testosterone boosters, growing personal wealth, or exploring career new options. The same goes for every time you watch TV […]
Thank you, God, for seeing us. When our son Ryan was born in 2001 with Down syndrome, the statistics were 1 in 800 people were diagnosed with Down syndrome. I remember being out in public and wondering why it looked as if we were the only ones. There have to be more than 800. I […]
The day to day world of parenting a child with special needs can be challenging. It can be filled with appointments and meetings and sometimes a crisis of some sort. We’re forever doing research (Much easier now with the internet) trying to find new doctors, support groups, educational opportunities, etc. One thing, in my experience, […]
Over the past ten years, Ability Ministry President Ryan Wolfe has had the honor of planning and being a part of over ten different “Jesus Prom” type gatherings for adults with IDD. Here is the short list of things he has learned and wanted to pass along to you. Download our presentation and resources mentioned […]
Over the past ten years, I have had the honor of planning and being a part of over ten different Jesus Prom type gatherings for adults with IDD. Here is the short list of things that I have learned and wanted to pass along to you. I could’ve come up with a 100 but you […]
We are singing songs of the Thanksgiving season and just finished the first of several meals at Riverwood Christian Community in Louisville, TN. Our residents are so thankful for their blessings of family within the Body of Christ. As I think about our residents in Tennessee and Missouri, I too am glad that Ability Ministry […]
As God continues to bless this ministry, the Board of Directors has some very exciting news to share with you. The Board has set apart Ryan Wolfe as the next President/Executive Director of Ability Ministry effective January 1, 2020. Ryan was hired a few years ago by our current Executive Director, Gary Spangler, as he […]
The Ability Ministry Board of Directors had an opportunity to walk through the new Riverwood Retreat Center and have a devotional with Ryan Wolfe. They also had the chance to pray over the new building and write words of prayer and encouragement in every room.
What if I told you I had a way to solve your lack of volunteer problems? I do! But it is a secret. Keep reading and you will find out. Just promise me you will keep it a secret. Have you ever heard of the movie Fight Club? Regardless of whether or not you have […]
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.