What is the biggest issue facing the disability community? The list is long but no doubt at the top of that list is the issue of isolation. This training video covers the path that will lead those in isolation toward being embraced by the church. Download the free PDF guide by clicking here. Read the […]
Luke 14:4 reads, “But they remained silent. So Jesus took hold of the man and healed him. Then he sent him away.” You could also read this verse, “But they remained silent. So Jesus embraced the man and healed him. Then he sent him away.” Jesus’ Example Jesus did not fear the man with a […]
Being integrated means that relationships have been formed. One is no longer merely co-existing in the same space together, or just being tolerated. Romans 12:4-5 says, “Each of us has one body with many parts. And the parts do not all have the same purpose. So also we are many persons. But in Christ, we […]
If the church and people that live with disability can positively navigate past the previous stop on the path they will move along to being tolerated. Okay the thought of just being tolerated doesn’t sound very exciting, does it? While it doesn’t sound exciting it is still a positive step beyond being judged negatively and […]
There is a clear path toward the solution and the ideal landing spot. Unfortunately, there typically aren’t many shortcuts on this path. To take a step past being isolated one must be willing to take a step forward to the part of the path of being judged. Being judged at some levels sounds worse than […]
The Problem: Isolation The Solution: Being embraced by Jesus through the local church What is the biggest issue facing the disability community? The list is long but no doubt at the top of that list is the issue of isolation. People living with disabilities largely live in isolation. God did not intend for people to […]
I have this vivid memory that comes to my mind every so often. I’m about twelve years old, sitting in church, a few rows behind an older couple with a young man sitting between them. He made gestures and noises to them during the service and they would respond. They were in service nearly every […]
“Ben is all heart… selfless, giving, and just… wonderful.” Thanks, Ben, for putting your whole heart into everything you do and for inviting others alongside you. Video from First Christian Church Canton.
Sitting in the main sanctuary at Southeast Christian Church on a Friday afternoon, taking in the volunteers trickling in, all decked out in their nice attire, was not what my average Friday looks like. Most of the sanctuary was empty except for a few sections of volunteers who were listening to some helpful information on […]
Imagine getting a phone call from a close friend excited about a big party that they are throwing at their new house. This isn’t just any housewarming party either. Primarily because this just isn’t any house that this close friend moved into. They went all out, spared no expense, and bought the very best they […]
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.