We all need to be encouraged. Our churches should be places where people are welcomed with love, where there is practical help, where there is provision. They also need to be places where there is encouragement and praise.
I Think I Saw Jesus
Tony D’Orazio from Jacob’s Ladder Fitness share a story of how his work with a young lady with disabilities helped him see Jesus.
How the Annual Budgeting Process Can Grow Your Disability Inclusion Ministry
Why Ukraine? Part 3 of Linda's Story of How God Uniquely Equipped Her for His Purposes in Ukraine
Emma's Story: Sexual Abuse Trauma and the Process of Recovery, Part 2
This post is part 2 of our interview with “Emma,” a woman who endured years of sexual abuse by someone she knew. Read part 1 here. We share her experience in these posts to increase awareness of opportunities for abuse and provide prevention and recovery resources to parents and ministry leaders alike.
The Importance of Touch
Against All Odds - How God is Using Bipolar Disorder and Asperger’s Syndrome to Spread the Gospel - Part 2
By the numbers, Linda shouldn’t be here. Everything seemed to be stacked against her by worldly standards, and still seems that way. How could bullying, struggles with education, and psychiatric hospitalizations work for His plan? In part 2 of this series from Linda Bunk, see exactly how God is powerfully using all of these struggles to minister to people in Ukraine.
Author Interview: Parenting and Disabilities - Abiding in God's Presence
Reflecting on Disability Ministry Strengths and Opportunities
A few years ago, a church leadership network where I am involved spent time in a reflection specific to the disability culture in their churches. The tool we used proved helpful in taking an honest and vision-refining look at things. My prayer is that it spurs some meaningful reflection among leaders and strengthens churches as places of belonging for individuals and families living with disability.
