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, Juanita Long, Program Manager, Karen Rogers, Project 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, Mrs. Suzanne Schriver.