Sharing Hope Through Hardship

Sharing Hope Through Hardship

More than one billion people struggle with disability…

We envision a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ.

This is what your impact looks like…

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Joni next to her artwork "Yosemite Afternoon" featuring the majestic rock formations in Yosemite.

April 11, 2025

Yosemite’s Majestic Beauty: A Powerful Reflection of God’s Infinite Power

Yosemite National Park is one of the most glorious places on earth. Tucked deep into the High Sierra mountains of California, this park covers nearly...

Deb Butcher holding her art crafts.

April 9, 2025

Serving with Love: The Heart of a Volunteer in God’s Mission

The Lord’s call to Deb Butcher came through the radio… in a spot promoting Joni and Friends Family Retreats in her area in 2001. She had been looking for a...

Shawn and Joni next to each other. Behind them is Joni and Friends' iconic floating chapel.

April 8, 2025

A New Chapter: Welcoming Shawn Thornton as President

Oh, I have great news!... It’s important news, too. Whenever I pray about the future of Joni and Friends, I always ask God to help us keep the Gospel of Jesus...

Lindsay Cochran smiles warmly at the camera against a lush background of green grass and trees, radiating happiness and positivity.

April 7, 2025

Power Made Perfect in Weakness: Leading with a Disability 

Growing up, Lindsay never wanted to be different than other kids her age. But she knew that she was. After all, Lindsay couldn’t run on the playground...

Sibthit with his mom, dad, little sister, and little brother, all smiling joyfully at the camera.

April 1, 2025

Discovering the Love of God in Thailand through Joni’s House

Praram was just a year old when his mom, Phornnapa, first asked herself: Does my son have autism? At the time Praram’s doctors didn’t share...

Vianey standing with her husband and three children (two girls and one boy) all wearing matching Joni and Friends t-shirts, with a scenic backdrop of beautiful coconut trees.

March 19, 2025

A New Disability Brought a New Call 

Meet Vianey, an energetic mom of three from Monterrey, Mexico. She lived a busy, happy life, never imagining that disability would be part of her story...

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