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.
27 Jun

PET Scan Prayers…

By |2011-06-27T00:00:00-07:00June 27, 2011|News|

On the afternoon of June 28, I'll have my first PET scan since last year's chemotherapy – we're very optimistic for an "all clear" report, and the neat thing is, ...

23 Jun

Meet My Special Guests!

By |2011-06-23T00:00:00-07:00June 23, 2011|News|

If you were tired of living on the streets of Hollywood; tired of drugs and night life…where would you turn? Many turn to Jesus Christ through the ministry of the Walter ...

20 Jun

Sarah Kritikos

By |2011-06-20T00:00:00-07:00June 20, 2011|News|

Sarah Kritikos was lonely. With multiple disabilities and medical issues, she wondered if she’d ever have a true friend. Her prayer was answered when she met Lydia at Family Retreat ...

20 Jun

A Bible Bee Blast!

By |2023-07-31T13:46:47-07:00June 20, 2011|News|

Take a look at these happy children, all of whom are participating in the Bible Bee memorization program with their families this summer (their parents brought them for a tour ...

14 Jun

Thank You

By |2025-06-10T14:55:03-07:00June 14, 2011|News|

Today, June 14th, marks a full year since we discovered the cancerous lump in my breast – and with an entire year gone by, Ken and I are celebrating this ...

10 Jun

I Love Visits from Kids…

By |2025-06-11T07:01:51-07:00June 10, 2011|News|

Yesterday a group of third graders from Hillcrest Christian School came by for a tour of our International Disability Center – of course, it always involves a special visit to ...

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