Churches
Our comprehensive suite of resources is built to help your church gain the knowledge, strategies, and faith-driven skills to build and maintain a disability-inclusive environment. No matter what stage your church is at—from seeking the latest materials for a long-standing program to learning more about disability in general—you’ll find countless resources to fit your needs.
Resources for churches
Videos
rEcess is a holistic model of ministry that serves the entire family experiencing disability though a monthly respite night. We provide a turn key model for churches to begin truly knowing ALL families within their church and…
We train churches and communities on how to host bEfriend, our model of community that connects adults with & without disability in mutual, freely given friendship. Meet one of our bEfriend pairings, Karla & Sarah!
Did you know that families of kids with autism are 84% less likely to attend a worship service in a calendar year compared to families unaffected by disability? Why is church such a problem for these families? Learn from Dr.…
One in 59 children are born today with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It is a developmental disability characterized by social struggles, communication difficulties, and/or restrictive and repetitive patterns of behavior.
Learn over 25 fall themed ASL words and phrases for thanksgiving.
The strengths, needs, and other important information about Emotional-Behavior Disorders as well as an informational sheet to be filled out during or after the training video.
Learn basic church signs in American Sign Language (ASL) Learning these signs will help you engage with Deaf people in your community and help your church go from just accessibility to inclusiveness.
Highlight the vital role that Jesus plays in disability ministry, and how a little hospitality can go a long way. Also included is an informational sheet to be filled out during or after the training video.
Welcome back to our 3 part series on ASL church vocabulary. Learn basic church signs in American Sign Language. Learning these signs will help you engage with Deaf people in your community and help your church go from just…
Examine the need for routine that many individuals with disabilities have, and learn ways to provide instruction and care accordingly. Also included is an informational sheet to be filled out during or after the video.
Welcome back to our 3 part series on ASL church vocabulary. Learn basic church signs in American Sign Language. Learning these signs will help you engage with Deaf people in your community and help your church go from just…
Help your church build relational ramps, making your community accessible to those with disability.
Learn some simple steps and ways you can find local American Sign Language Christians interpreters for your churches. This simple guide can be a starting point to help you and your church search and recruit interpreters.
“Behavior modification” can sound intimidating and unattainable, but with a few key tips and perspectives we can face challenging behavior head-on with greater confidence, and ultimately, share the gospel more effectively!
Finding a church that is welcoming to people with disabilities can be very difficult. Joni & Friends hopes to equip churches around the world to disciple people affected by disabilities!
