On several occasions in Luke chapter 18, Jesus makes the point that how you view other people matters a great deal. For the sake of this discussion, we will only focus on one of those examples. The Pharisee and the tax collector In this story, Jesus compares to people who would have been viewed as […]
Over the past several years I have been involved in a variety of ways, volunteering with the disability ministry at our church, Southeast Christian. One of the most impactful opportunities has been getting to know many of the young men affected by disability at my church. What initially began as me serving quickly turned into […]
In this month’s free training video, president Ryan Wolfe covers another Ability Ministry free resource: the sample schedule for online ministry meetings. Download the free sample schedule here.
“When he looked out over the crowds, his heart broke. So confused and aimless they were, like sheep with no shepherd.” – Matthew 9:36 MSG In this online gathering, Jess Berryhill speaks about ways to connect disability ministries with the disability community. Blogs from Jess Berryhill mentioned in the meeting: “More Us, More We” – […]
Repetition, repetition, repetition… People repeat themselves for many reasons. A parent repeats themselves trying to get their kids to listen An athlete repeats themselves as they train A person on the autism spectrum routinely displays repetitive behavior and/or speech A person with obsessive-compulsive disorder does things repeatedly God too repeats Himself routinely from cover to […]
It is interesting to see how creative people have gotten with making masks to wear in public. Wait. Stop. Re-read that sentence. What if you were to read this sentence a few months ago before the realities of this global pandemic had set in? You would think you were in some off base episode of […]
“Every parent wants to know their child is loved by someone else.” – Wendy Wilken In this online gathering, Wendy Wilken spoke about ways disability ministries can partner with families. Below are some of the links shared during our discussion. My Friends My Teachers All of the documents and resources Wendy is referencing can be […]
This training video is for those in disability ministry who have not yet ventured into using social media. Jason gives you steps to take and free tools available to make the process a little less daunting. Free Social Planner Free Post Ideas
President Ryan Wolfe hosts the first IndispenseABLE Disability Ministry Leader Gathering via Zoom. To sign up for the next meeting, please visit http://indispensableconference.com. “God is calling us to move away from worshipping celebrity pastors, from practicing consumeristic Christianity, and from turning religion into a spectator sport. God is calling us to move towards compassion, action, […]
Binge-watching movies, mini-series, and shows during a global pandemic is something that nearly everyone participates in to pass the time. Our family is no different. We have consumed more stories over the past two months than we probably have over the past two years. One common thread that I have seen between all these stories […]
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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.
