The fact of the matter is… men need the church, but more importantly, the church needs men! The presence of excited men is one of the surest indicators of church health, growth, and giving. So how can you get men excited about serving in your church, specifically in the world of Disability Ministry an area […]
I’ll be honest. The story of the Tower of Babel in Genesis Chapter 11 has always baffled me on multiple levels. Back up two chapters. God has wiped out everyone on the planet, with the exception of Noah’s family, via the flood. Noah’s family exits the ark and receives a blessing from God. Along with […]
Nothing extraordinary was ever done by an ordinary person. Here are some of the most extraordinary and inspirational people who ever lived. Art Frida Kahlo When she was only six years old, Frida Kahlo contracted polio, which left her right leg thinner than her left. Afflicted by other illnesses and life-long chronic pain, she would […]
My name is Mitchell Barnes. I have Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy which causes me to need a wheelchair to get around. I attended public school and have since graduated from college with a degree in history and a degree in Secondary Education Social Studies. I am currently applying for teaching positions and hope to be employed […]
President Ryan Wolfe leads this month’s free disability ministry training on acronyms and abbreviations. To download the presentation used in the video, or the acronyms & abbreviations quiz, click here.
DisABLEd? Is that all you see? Do you not think of us as ABLE? If so, maybe the disability lies with you. We are more than capABLE. That isn’t even debatABLE. The narrative about disability must change. Just because you don’t see us in movies, magazines, and ads doesn’t mean we aren’t fashionABLE. Wait why […]
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Author: Mark Haddon Find it on GoodReads What This Book is About With such a unique name for a book, there must be a unique story that lies behind it, right? That is certainly the case here, as the reader follows a fifteen-year-old named Christopher John […]
Beginnings Over my 30 years here at Riverwood, I have learned many things. Not just spiritual things from my friends, but also state regulations, Social Security laws, regulations from the Department of Human Services, and Housing Urban Development. (just to name a few). Recently, I have had to learn about nursing homes, assisted living facilities, […]
Jenny, Becca and Michelle, with Dutton Farm, had the opportunity to travel to Atlanta for an all-expense-paid trip to receive the True Inspiration Award from Chick-Fil-A. Michelle took a few moments to capture some of her thoughts on the experience below: It was not just that they took excellent care of us, down to the […]
When you read the words planes, trains, and automobiles you probably think of the classic 1987 film starring Steve Martin and John Candy. Steve Martin plays the role of Neal Page who is trying to get home to Chicago to be with his family for Thanksgiving. A snowstorm blocks all travel and he is forced […]
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.
