Empowering Interns with Disabilities to Serve and Share the Love of Jesus
Emma puts the finishing touches on her origami crane—a welcome gift for Mikaelley, the ten-year-old girl Emma has been paired with for our International...
22
Jan
20
Jan
Equipping Future Leaders to Share the Love of Christ
At our recent Wheels for the World® distribution in Kenya, we invited physical and occupational therapists from nine African countries, including...
1
Oct
Christ’s Love in Action: Serving Families with Disabilities in Ghana
The moment Ailah stepped through the doorway, Kofi’s face lit up. At first he froze, then burst into laughter, squealing with delight. Though non-verbal...
7
Apr
Power Made Perfect in Weakness: Leading with a Disability
Growing up, Lindsay never wanted to be different than other kids her age. But she knew that she was. After all, Lindsay couldn’t run on the playground...
10
Jan
Love, Support, and True Belonging at Joni and Friends
Music fills the room at the opening worship service at a Joni and Friends International Family Retreat in Brazil. Larissa watches...
10
Dec
An Internship Journey of Stepping Out in Faith and Love
Matthew Gilliland wasn’t sure what it would be like to serve in Brazil as part of his Joni and Friends internship. A 2021 graduate from Shepherds College...
19
Sep
An Internship Experience Grounded in Christ’s Love
Heidi Swartley grew up attending summer camp at Spruce Lake, a retreat center in Pennsylvania. As she entered her teenage years, she began working there...
25
Jul
A New Friendship at Family Retreat
Kate Walsh is an intern with the Joni and Friends Marketing department and a student at Wheaton College. As part of her internship experience...
2
May
A Unique Mission: Equipping People with Disabilities to Disciple Others
Tucked away in the small town of Union Grove, Wisconsin, an idyllic suburb of Racine, lies the campus of Shepherds College. Like other evangelical...
1
Sep
Joni and Friends Intern Alum Spotlight: Jacoby Miles on Life with Quadriplegia
Jacoby came to the world of disability when a gymnastics accident left her paralyzed from the chest down at age fifteen. Now in her twenties, Jacoby views...