Rising Above Ministries is a non-profit organization dedicated to special needs ministry at the church, chapter and community level. Everyone is created by God with a plan, purpose and destiny to reflect His glory.

Beverly is a New York Times bestselling author of novels for adults, children and teens. In this sensitive yet realistic story, Jesse's sister struggles to understand her brother, and the kids who make fun of him. This endearing book will encourage families everywhere to appreciate and befriend children with special needs.This is a great book both for children that have a sibling with special needs as well as for kids that don’t.

Due to a diving accident in 1967, Joni became a quadriplegic. Her life is a wonderful example of faith and perseverance through difficult times. Though she suffered a deep depression and lost the will to live in the aftermath of her accident, she gradually came back to a deeper relationship with God. Through her personal struggles, Joni developed a ministry reaching out to others who were hurting. We replay the interview due to Joni's recent health news.

Henry Jernigan is the author of, Unexpected: Discover God’s Plan for You and Your Unborn Child. The Jernigan's discovered their son “Pierce” would be born with Spina Bifida. They chose to trust God with their child’s unknown circumstances.

A special message for Parents from our president Bob West. Bob Spoke to parents at a special needs parents group.

A Never-Give-Up Heart is a book for moms who have children who have needs that are particularly challenging. The focus is to encourage parents to persevere and to help their children to persevere in discovering their unique and God-given purpose in life.

Jennifer Shaw is a nationally know speaker, singer, and worship leader. Her son Toby was Diagnosed with Sensory Integration Dysfunction. Jennifer talks to us about how early diagnosis and intervention as keys to Toby's success.

Randy and Kesti Suggs are the founders of "Chuckie's Place". Chuckie’s place is a non-profit committed to providing free weekend retreats at a Colorado mountain lodge for families with special needs.

Tammy and Steve are the parents of a 21-year-old Webb, a boy born with a disability so rare that he is yet to be officially diagnosed. In her book "Stories and Meditations from Webb’s Mommy" Tammy reveals the secret to the joy, hope and strength that she and her family exhibit is a result of an unwavering faith in God.

Nathaniel’s Hope was founded in 2002 to meet the needs of kids with special needs (VIP Kids) and their families. VIP Kids are those with any physical, cognitive, medical or hidden disability, chronic or life-threatening illness, or those who are medically fragile.