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
Ice cream is a universally loved treat. What if there was a way to use this tasty treat to teach people about the Gospel message? That is exactly what this delicious series will do for your group using the three flavors found…
Let’s prioritize making Scripture available and accessible to all, including those in your children’s ministry and disability ministry settings.
Watch the preview of The Fruit of the Spirit curriculum from Ability Ministry.
Simple thoughts on how to approach disability thoughtfully and appropriately.
Enjoy 6 different coloring pages that go along with The Gospel In 3 Words curriculum series from Ability Ministry.
Smell and taste are important sensory areas to consider at church and ministry events. Become sensory-friendly and be a welcome relief to those affected by sensory processing issues. Training Video 6 of 6
Create a sensory tool kit for a wide range of sensory processing issues at church, such as attention, wiggling, fidgeting, anxiety, overloads, meltdowns, sensory seeking and avoiding. Training Video 1 of 8
Discover why every church needs to have inexpensive noise-reducing headphones at all ministry events. Help people with auditory sensitivity to attend your church without anxiety or pain. Training Video 4 of 8
As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Night to Shine and look forward to the next ten years, we hope you will join us in spreading God's love to every corner of the globe.
What language should our churches use when it comes to disability? Should we use the term special needs?
Enjoy this devotional series created specifically for our Night to Shine honored guests. Kings and Queens can enjoy this devo as they prepare for their big night!
Learn how to consider our friends with autism in this brief overview.
Explore the Story of Creation through an adapted Bible lesson for students with disabilities. Includes Bible story books, activities, and a sensory-friendly lesson plan.
People of all abilities need a church where they can fully belong. Joni and Friends works to equip and mobilize churches to welcome and embrace people of all abilities by removing barriers and creating a church culture that…
Gain understanding, awareness, and empathy for the 1 in 6 people with sensory processing issues.Did you know that sensory processing issues can affect 1 in 6 people? That’s why we’ve put together this infographic packed with…
