As summer comes to a close and a new school year begins, special needs families can start to feel concern, anxiety, and possibly fears over the year ahead. This year our son Ryan, who has Down syndrome, is a senior, and I can still feel the same concerns and anxiety I felt when we started […]
Have you ever wondered what the Bible says about disability? Thankfully God is not silent on the topic of disability. He has so many amazing things to say about disability. So why do we as individuals and the Church collectively seem to miss what God has to say? There are a lot of reasons why. […]
So Becca turns 44 this month. Was there ever a time when I wasn’t a caregiver? I remember there were times after she was born that my mind would wander to the future, trying to picture what this new life would be like. Will it be consumed with doctor appointments, tests, and treatments? Will she […]
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 […]
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.
