The Tale of the Shrinking Toilets is not, contrary to what some may believe, an excuse to talk about toilets. It is a powerful story used to help raise awareness for the need of universal sized changing tables. There is more than meets the eye behind how the book came about and how sales are […]
Recently, Ryan Wolfe joined Christine Boyle for a live podcast discussion on Invited In. The topic of discussion was the word “disability”. Is this a bad word? Replay the video and chat discussion here.
On episode 17 of Start With Hello: Conversations About Disability, the topic is planning a prom event for your disability community. We dive into the types of proms and events you can host, how to get help planning, resources, and what to do after a prom. Resources Mentioned
“What happens when you allow yourself to really change your perspective when it comes to disability and the church?” President Ryan Wolfe was a guest on the Wonderful Works Talks podcast. To learn more about Wonderful Works Ministry or the Adapted Discipleship Library, please visit wonderfulworksministry.org
It is vitally important for men to step up and play a role in disability ministry. In this episode, Ryan and Jason talk through why we need men to participate, ways to get them more engaged in ministry, and how leadership can support these efforts. Mentioned in this episode: Related Articles & Statistics
It can be overwhelming to decide where to begin with disability ministry curriculum. What series do I start with? Should I plan it out for an entire year or is there a better way? What happens during holidays? We discuss our recommendations on how to get started and longer-term planning for your curriculum. Listen to […]
One of our most popular episodes to date has been equipping volunteers for disability ministry. In this episode, we take that a step further and dive into some specific scenarios that volunteers will surely encounter while providing what resources can assist. Resources Mentioned in this Episode Listen to previous episodes.
We all understand how important mission teams can be. In this episode, Gary Spangler and Jason Morrison talk specifics about the critical role that mission teams play at Riverwood Christian Community and what we hope those who come serve can take back with them to their own communities. Resources Mentioned
We have an open and candid discussion about sex and disability ministry. Do churches shy away from this subject? Is it better taught in a class or one-on-one? How do you even start talking about this with your group? We also talk through three real-world scenarios based on incidents Ryan experienced during his time as […]
In this episode, Ryan and Jason discuss Disability Is Beautiful, a stock photography resource for and by the disability community. 1 in 5 people in the world live with a disability, so it shouldn’t be difficult to find lots of images to represent this. However, that’s not always the case. Because beauty belongs to everyone, […]
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.
