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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.

12 Mar

Wings of Freedom: How a Wheelchair Transformed Tong’s Spirit to Soar

By Joni and Friends|2025-04-04T09:09:57-07:00March 12, 2025|International Family Retreats, News & Stories, Wheels For The World|

In a corner forgotten by the world, Tong's home once resembled a silent ocean, its every moment immersed in waves of stillness...

11 Mar

New Church, New Friends: A Family’s Journey to Belonging

By Joni and Friends|2025-04-24T07:57:44-07:00March 11, 2025|Family Retreats|

You’re in the sanctuary as the service begins. There’s a family beside you that you might not even notice, but look closer… Sitting between his parents...

7 Mar

A Family’s Journey to Healing and Hope Through God’s Love

By Joni and Friends|2025-01-15T11:00:35-08:00March 7, 2025|Family Retreats, Marriage Getaway|

We are thrilled and humbled to report this year has been incredibly significant for Joni and Friends Tennessee, and God made it all possible through you...

5 Mar

A Family Transformed by Love, Service, and Christ

By Joni and Friends|2025-03-05T10:20:16-08:00March 5, 2025|Family Retreats, Marriage Getaway|

Art and Jen have ten children. They have five children still living at home who are all adopted from China and all live with disability...

4 Mar

Empowered by God’s Love: A Family’s Story of Faith and Service

By Joni and Friends|2025-03-04T07:55:08-08:00March 4, 2025|Family Retreats, Marriage Getaway|

As we reflect on the growth and impact that God has brought to Joni and Friends Mississippi this year, I want to tell a very special story that highlights...

3 Mar

Spiritual Rest, Encouragement, and Unconditional Love at Family Retreat

By Joni and Friends|2025-01-10T14:16:06-08:00March 3, 2025|Family Retreats|

With God’s faithfulness, a lot of prayer, and your generous support, Joni and Friends has enlarged our ministry to serve Central California...

2 Mar

The Love of Christ at Family Retreat

By Joni and Friends|2025-02-24T10:27:35-08:00March 2, 2025|Family Retreats, News, News & Stories|

On stage at Family Retreat, Emily is singing the final words of “I Am a Child of God.” The moment she finishes, the crowd bursts into applause and cheers...

25 Feb