“On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable…”
–1 Corinthians 12:22

Do you have a plan for welcoming and including any person that comes through the door of your church? 

Today on the podcast, Crystal is joined by Bret Welshymer and Ryan Faulk to talk about how we can each be the heart and hands of Jesus to people who are marginalized because of a disability or chronic health issue. So often, barriers that prevent everyone from feeling welcomed are unknowingly created in our communities. 

Listen as Bret and Ryan share examples of these visible and invisible barriers and the simple steps you can take to embrace everyone, regardless of the size of your church. Joni and Friends is committed to providing resources and supporting you as you make changes to become an accessible church that allows everyone to fully participate!

Free resources to help your church become more accessible.
Learn how to start a special needs ministry.
Find answers to common questions.
Learn how to adapt curriculum and manage behavior.

Questions or comments? Email Crystal at [email protected]

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*Joni and Friends was founded in 1979 by Joni Eareckson Tada who in a diving accident was left a quadriplegic at 17 years old. Ministry began as Tada, joined by friends around her kitchen table, responded to letters she received from people with disabilities in search of support. For more than 40 years, the ministry has grown to serve thousands of people impacted by disability worldwide: Joni and Friends has delivered more than 180,000 wheelchairs and Bibles through Wheels for the World and provided Christian care to 63,000 special needs family members through Family Retreats. The organization also equips individuals and churches with disability ministry training and provides higher education courses through the Christian Institute on Disability. For more encouragement, download the Joni and Friends radio podcast in English or Spanish, and view inspirational videos on the Joni and Friends website.

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Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Founded by Joni Eareckson Tada, we provide Christ-centered care through Joni's House, Wheels for the World, Retreats and Getaways, and disability ministry training.

Find more encouragement on Joni Eareckson Tada's Sharing Hope podcast and her daily devotional.