About Joni and Friends

Since 1979 Joni and Friends has committed to reaching and serving people with disabilities with practical help and the saving love of Jesus. The Joni and Friends International Disability Center in Agoura Hills, California serves as the administrative hub for ministry programs around the world. With every wheelchair and Bible delivered, every retreat and respite event held, and every church mobilized to integrate and honor people with disabilities, Joni and Friends follows the call of Jesus found in Luke 14.
11 Sep

Thunder Dog

By |2025-06-11T07:47:53-07:00September 11, 2018|News|

Seventeen years ago, two airplanes crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, and life has never been the same. In the years since, we’ve heard thrilling stories ...

7 Sep

Thank You for Your Faithfulness

By |2024-08-07T08:42:56-07:00September 7, 2018|Uncategorized|

“Your love has given me great joy and encouragement…” Philemon 1:7  When special needs families come to International Family Retreat, they enjoy opportunities to bond with each other, rest, receive spiritual renewal, and ...

4 Sep

A Compelling Read

By |2018-09-04T00:00:00-07:00September 4, 2018|News|

My friend Peter Rosenberger is husband and long-time caregiver to his disabled wife, Gracie. He has a special interest in helping other caregivers navigate the difficult, tiring, and confusing issues ...

31 Aug

Samuel Koch’s Visit

By |2025-06-11T07:45:56-07:00August 31, 2018|News|

I just love seeing how God works through our trials, don’t you? It was back in 2010 when stuntman, Samuel Koch, prepared to appear on Germany’s Live Television show “I ...

29 Aug

Good News from Tracey

By |2018-08-29T00:00:00-07:00August 29, 2018|News|

In the world of disability, anytime I hear about a new treatment that improves someone’s physical limitations, I can’t help but get excited. It’s how I felt when I learned ...

27 Aug

God’s Plan for the End of Life

By |2018-08-27T00:00:00-07:00August 27, 2018|News|

In today’s climate, any talk about death or dying is usually cloaked in fancy euphemisms or noble-sounding falsehoods, like “death with dignity.” Cutting through such obscurities in order to address ...

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