God used the 2×2 strategy over ten years ago to kick start the disability ministry at First Christian Church in Canton, Ohio. The Beginning I will never forget the phone call I received from my friend, Tom, all these years ago. At the time I was the Family Pastor at First Christian a megachurch. In […]
I think there are two very specific reasons by Jesus sent his followers out 2×2. The first reason is influence. Another word that you could use for influence here is power. Two are far more effective than one. A lone ranger can only accomplish so much on his or her own. Two people together can […]
Did you know that the #1 consultation request we get is… “Help getting started”? If you are wondering where to start too, why not start your ministry using the same strategy that Jesus used when starting his ministry? Jesus used a specific strategy to start and spread his influence and ministry. He used a 2×2 […]
When you see the title “Whiskey, Lottery Tickets, Porn, and Skunk Carcass” you probably are thinking… That’s odd! or clickbait! or Ryan has lost his mind! If you are thinking any or all the above, you may be right. What do all those things have in common? They are all things that stink either literally […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On Saturday, April 27th, 2019, the Hope Praise Team from Southeast Christian Church had the opportunity to sing the National Anthem before the University of Louisville baseball game. Here is a video of them singing along with some of our favorite photos from the day. Here are a few of our favorite photos from the […]
Guilty Pleasures From time to time local businesses draw up special promotions to show their appreciation for those working in the school systems. My wife is a special education teacher in our local public-school system. She came home a few weeks ago and said, “You will never believe what I found in the teacher lounge […]
What are some things that you cannot do without? If I were to give you a surface level answer I would tell you the things that I would not want to live without I would tell you things like the Cleveland Browns, Coke Zero, chocolate chip cookie dough, Air Jordans, and Moe’s Southwest Grill. Could […]
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.
