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 […]
One of my three greatest fears when we received A’s diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), was that there would be no one to love him outside of our family. And unfortunately, this fear is not unfounded. I searched the promises of God that I could cling to in the midst of it all. I […]
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 […]
Nothing extraordinary was ever done by an ordinary person. Here are some of the most extraordinary and inspirational people who ever lived. Art Frida Kahlo When she was only six years old, Frida Kahlo contracted polio, which left her right leg thinner than her left. Afflicted by other illnesses and life-long chronic pain, she would […]
My name is Mitchell Barnes. I have Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy which causes me to need a wheelchair to get around. I attended public school and have since graduated from college with a degree in history and a degree in Secondary Education Social Studies. I am currently applying for teaching positions and hope to be employed […]
When you read the words planes, trains, and automobiles you probably think of the classic 1987 film starring Steve Martin and John Candy. Steve Martin plays the role of Neal Page who is trying to get home to Chicago to be with his family for Thanksgiving. A snowstorm blocks all travel and he is forced […]
Diversity in the Church On April 17th, 1960 Martin Luther King Jr. was interviewed on Meet The Press. The civil rights activist delivered a stinging blow to the American church when he said, “It is appalling that the most segregated hour of Christian America is eleven o’clock on Sunday morning.” Nearly 60 years later you […]
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 […]
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.
