How do we accomplish the Luke 14 mandate?
Joni and Friends Knoxville, under the direction of Dr. Laura Payne and a local Board of Ministry Development, seeks to evangelize, disciple and encourage people with disabilities to use their gifts within the body of Christ and to equip Christ-honoring churches to serve individuals and families affected by disability. This goal is accomplished in a variety of ways including disability awareness training, Luke 14 Dinners, Family Retreats, Special Delivery and Wheels for the World.
We at Joni and Friends Knoxville focus on helping establish and support disability ministries in churches and to foster relationships between churches and people with disabilities in their communities. Our goal is to help churches develop a caring, loving ministry that will meet the needs of those with disabilities, as well as their families in all ways: spiritually, emotionally and physically. We want to help these individuals become a vital part of a loving congregation, being able to use their God-given gifts to serve the Lord in special ways.
Joni and Friends Knoxville would love the opportunity to work with your church in developing a strong ministry to meet the needs of individuals and families affected by disabilities. We have a wealth of information and resources to aid you in reaching out to the disability community, as well as a staff to guide you in the process of developing this much-needed outreach.
Who is the Lord using to accomplish the mandate?
Knoxville Staff:
Dr. Laura Payne, Area Director
Mrs. Rhoni Standefer, Church Relations Coordinator
Mrs. Lynda Elder, Administrative Coordinator
Board of Ministry Development:
Mrs. Ann Furrow, Chair Person
Mrs. Robin Gibson
Mr. Al Kaye
Dr. Jim Pierson
Mrs. Mary Ellis Richardson
Mr. Steve Richardson
Dr. Larry Rodgers
Mrs. Linda Rodgers
Mrs. Sarah Tarver
Mr. John Tolsma
Mrs. Lee Ann Furrow-Tolsma
Churches that welcome people with disabilities and their families
Countless volunteers who reflect Christ’s love in their everyday interactions with people that Joni and Friends Knoxville serves.
Where are we located and who do we serve?
Our office is wheelchair accessible and conveniently located at 1540 Robinson Road, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Joni and Friends Knoxville has oversight for five states:
Alabama
Arkansas
Kentucky
Mississippi
Tennessee
We currently have a variety of volunteer opportunities available ranging from assisting in the office to collecting wheelchairs and mobility equipment and reaching out to people with disabilities living in group homes.
Please contact us today, and let us help you fill God’s house.
E-mail: knoxville@joniandfriends.org
Phone: 865-540-3860
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