Bart Jones officially joined the Ability Ministry staff in September of this year, which means it is WAY beyond time for an official introduction. We discuss how he first became involved with Ability Ministry, his time as a pastor, what it means to be the Executive Minister of Spiritual Development and Operations, and the legacy […]
Every Christmas, we revisit the nativity story, and over time, it becomes wrapped in soft edges and warm sentiment. The manger scene in our minds looks peaceful, clean, candlelit, and organized. Everything is just as it should be. But the first Christmas wasn’t like that at all. The manger wasn’t accessible. It wasn’t clean.It wasn’t […]
If you’ve ever watched Stranger Things, you know about the Upside Down—an eerie, distorted version of the real world. Everything looks almost familiar, but it’s twisted, dark, and wrong. It’s a place where truth is inverted and life is threatened instead of cherished. Sometimes the world’s view of disability feels a lot like that. In […]
At Ability Ministry, we strive to help churches create places of true belonging for people of all abilities where they can encounter the great love of God. Over the years, we’ve equipped ministries with curriculum, training, and resources—but we sensed something important was missing. Worship Worship is one of the most powerful ways people connect […]
Ryan and Jason talk beyond just finding volunteers, but ways to engage with your team, keep them healthy, and methods to avoid burnout in ministry. Listen on Spotify Resources Discussed:
Last month, the President of the United States and his appointed Health Secretary suggested that pregnant women taking the commonly consumed and widely available drug acetaminophen have contributed to the rise in Autism related diagnoses in the United States in recent years. The President suggested that pregnant women taking acetaminophen have birthed an increasingly higher […]
Kids with IDD don’t stay kids forever—churches must grow with them, honoring them as adults with real needs, gifts, and purpose. No, they can’t stay in Children’s Ministry or Student Ministry forever. You must treat adults like adults and move towards integration and service. Ministry Models Shift from Programming to Belonging Adults with IDD are […]
Ryan Wolfe will be joining Faith Inclusion Network for a free webinar on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 12:00pm CST. The topic will be the importance of disability ministry in congregations and how we can help churches include and offer the gift of belonging to people with disabilities and their families. This webinar will be hosted […]
Do you ever feel like there is a Starbucks or a McDonalds on every corner of town? There may be a reason for that. Here are a few statistics to think about. Now compare that to the number of counties there are in the United States. That number is 3,144. While the distribution of Starbucks […]
We are pleased to announce that we have welcomed Bart Jones to Ability Ministry as the “Executive Minister of Spiritual Development and Operations.” Bart’s extensive experience and deep commitment to our mission make him an excellent addition to our leadership team. Bart comes to us after serving as Sr. Pastor at Community Christian Church in […]
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.
