This is a collection of some of the most requested and needed documents and forms for disability ministry. This is a free download that contains the following: All of these documents are provided without passwords, formatting, or logos. They are meant for you to make changes to as you see fit and utilize in your […]
I lost track of the last day I was online and did not see some mention or reference to Artificial intelligence (AI). As a photographer and graphic designer, the debate about using AI has been interesting to follow. Is it actually art? Who owns it? How can AI help me finish my creative projects faster? […]
You have heard the saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” This is unequivocally true in all sectors of life, including disability ministry. Do you know where most families affected by disability get their first impression of your church? Online! Does your disability ministry have an online presence? If not, […]
What is a disability ministry leader’s greatest resource? It is not a big budget, designated space, or even having the ear of the Lead Pastor. The greatest resource of a disability ministry leader is a bought-in volunteer. If volunteer teams do not grow at the same rate as disability ministry events and programming, there comes […]
I think one of the most extraordinary and compelling stories in all of the Bible is the calling of the disciples in Mark 1. In the narrative, Simon Peter and Andrew are fishermen, a career generally void of glamor, riches, or intrigue. They are not only fishermen, but at times (as in the Luke 5 […]
If you are in Kentucky, have you heard of Trayton’s Bill? If not, here is an overview: “Senate Bill 69 & House Bill 332, adult size changing tables / “Trayton’s Bill.” Both bills address the lack of adult changing tables in bathrooms. Senate Bill 69 was filed by Senator Julie Adams in the Senate, thank […]
Ministry is messy because it involves broken people. If you are in ministry for any amount of time you will encounter heartbreaking brokenness of abuse and neglect. Abuse and neglect are especially prevalent in the disability community and churches must be prepared when, not if, they encounter it. The United States Department of Justice reports […]
AI seems to be all the buzz right now. So we had to test it out. We just asked an AI to write a letter to a church pastor telling them why they need a disability ministry. Below is what the AI wrote. How do you think it did? Dear (Pastor’s Name), I hope this […]
I stumbled across a graphic the other day on Facebook while looking at the OT Toolbox Facebook page that made me stop scrolling. The graphic centered around the idea of being more solution focused instead of problem-focused. This graphic spoke to me as these are all concepts that I have worked on during my time […]
This performance actually started about 15 years ago under a different ministry. It used to be performed at a local city’s community tree-lighting event. Then when the ministry disbanded the performance was moved to Mission Hills Church under the disability Ministry. It came to Mission Hills Church in part because Mary Thompson and her husband […]
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.
