About Shawn Thornton

Shawn Thornton is President and Chief Ministry Officer of Joni and Friends, a global, Gospel-centered ministry founded by Joni Eareckson Tada that offers hands-on help and Gospel hope to people living with disabilities. Joni and Friends focuses on equipping churches to welcome and include people with disabilities and their families into the life of a local Christian community. Previously, Shawn served as Senior Pastor of Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village, California, where he helped launch a dynamic disability ministry that has become a model for churches nationwide. He also serves on the Boards of Directors of Awana Clubs International and on the Board of Trustees of Los Robles Hospital in Thousand Oaks, California. Shawn and his wife, Lesli, live in Southern California and have three grown children, Jon, Katie, and Megan (who is married to Wes).
29 Mar

The King Arrives 

By |2026-03-02T13:48:43-08:00March 29, 2026|Daily Devotional|

Jesus and His disciples entered Jerusalem on Sunday of the last week of His earthly ministry. He entered into what we call "Passion Week" or "Holy Week" with this triumphal arrival in Jerusalem. Much would transpire between that particular Sunday and the one a week later...

22 Feb

Goodness

By |2026-01-12T09:57:19-08:00February 22, 2026|Daily Devotional|

Goodness reflects the moral beauty of a life shaped by God. It is the settled decision to pursue what is right because it honors Him. Goodness is not driven...

15 Feb

Kindness

By |2026-01-12T09:36:36-08:00February 15, 2026|Daily Devotional|

Kindness is love that steps into real life. It is compassion that refuses to remain theoretical. In the story of the Good Samaritan, Jesus shows us...

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