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.
1 Oct

What a Relief!

By |2023-07-11T11:57:19-07:00October 1, 2014|News|

Whew! It is the first day of October. If you’ve been reading the Bible along with Joni this year, you probably woke up today with a huge sigh of relief. ...

30 Sep

Obedience to God

By |2014-09-30T00:00:00-07:00September 30, 2014|News|

Recently I was listening to an interview with Tim Keller on Focus on the Family – Tim wrote a book that I frequently recommend called Walking with God through Pain ...

29 Sep

Daisy the Horse

By |2014-09-29T00:00:00-07:00September 29, 2014|Family Retreats|

This is a picture of Kinsey with Daisy, the horse. Do you notice something special about Daisy? She’s not big like most horses! Daisy is a miniature horse and loves ...

25 Sep

Sharon’s Calling

By |2014-09-25T00:00:00-07:00September 25, 2014|News|

When Sharon Porterfield visited Thailand in April, 1985, she had no thoughts of becoming a missionary. But God put a call on her heart and she returned later that year ...

24 Sep

Sarah’s Letter

By |2014-09-24T00:00:00-07:00September 24, 2014|News|

Did you know Joni loves to get mail? She especially loves getting letters from kids. Sarah wrote not too long ago and this is what she said: "Dear Joni, I ...

23 Sep

Hope for Caregivers

By |2023-08-08T12:56:07-07:00September 23, 2014|News|

Hebrews 13:4 says, "Marriage should be honored by all," and that's especially true when there's disability in a marriage – it's why I so respect husbands who are caregivers. Recently ...

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