Disability Ministry - One of the fastest growing movements in America! Is your church ready?

The church all across America is responding to God's call to

"…go out quickly into the streets and the alleys of towns, and bring the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame…. make them come in so that my house may be full…"Luke 14:21, 23

Joni and Friends Church Relations team is here to serve, equip, provide opportunities, and work along side the church every step of the way as they reach out, serve, and include people affected by disability. Through our Church Training program Through the Roof, Disability Ministry Summits and other training events, and ministry programs like Wheels for the World, Family Retreats, Special Delivery, and other international initiatives, your church will catch the vision, have life changing opportunities to serve, and be equipped for disability ministry.

Churches of all sizes can get involved and work alongside Joni and Friends in a variety of ways.  Many churches provide volunteers or teams to serve on local outreaches or on our Wheels for the World short-term missions trips.  These provide great learning opportunities for people who have not yet been around others affected by disability.

Several partner with us by expanding their existing programs to reach the disability community.  Others will host disability awareness church services and training at their church.  Many churches financially support our Wheels for the World International Missions or Family Retreats as part of their missions program.  What is God calling your church to do in this country or around the world?

·  2x2 (Medical outreach teams)

·  Cause 4 Life (Internship program)

·  Christian Literacy (teaching others to read using God’s word)

·  Family Retreats (US and International)

·  Special Delivery (Visitation or Care Ministry)

·  Through the Roof (Church Training program)

·  Total Access Outreach (accessibility construction teams)

·  Wheels for the World (Wheelchair fitting and distribution)

Harvest Projects are also available to help you expand your church missions and disability programs.

For more information on how Joni and Friends can serve your church, please contact:

Ken Chambers
Director, US Church Relations
Joni and Friends
818.575.1729
kchambers@joniandfriends.org