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On This Page: Meeting Us Our Mission Our Motivation What We Do Our Sphere of Influence Volunteer Opportunities Meet Us

Meeting Us
The Southern Oregon Chapter is led by a group of volunteers who believe that all people are created in God’s image and deserve a chance to express their gifts and abilities in our communities and churches.

Our Mission
We provide the necessary resources, activities, and encouragement to equip and stimulate churches for disability ministry to the individuals and families who are affected by disability.

Our Motivation
We are motivated by the unconditional love of Jesus Christ who invites all to join and enjoy their unique place in the family of God.

What We Do
We accomplish Our Mission through a variety of exciting ministry opportunities. Contact us for complete information on any of these ministries.

Special Events that encourage and support families such as “Sometimes Miracles Hide” and our annual “Celebration.”

Special Delivery care packages are given to those needing a special touch of love and encouragement.

"Through the Roof" (Church Disability Ministry) provides churches and pastors with resources and support to begin and maintain a thriving ministry to those affected by disability.

Come Feel What I Feel is an interactive disability awareness workshop with 12 hands on stations designed to give the participant an idea of what it’s like to live with a disability. A fun resource for your children’s program, homeschool group, or Vacation Bible School.

Wheels for the World collects wheelchairs which are restored and distributed in developing countries such as Cuba, China, Poland, and Ghana. Contact us if you can donate your manual wheelchair, walker, crutches, or canes or to receive a full listing of acceptable donations. All donations are tax deductible.

Quarterly Newsletters are filled with informative and timely articles for our Southern Oregon friends. Contact us know if you want to receive your own copy.

Prayer Support for those who want to share their praises and petitions with our prayer team.

Our Sphere of Influence
The following churches currently have disability ministry:

Ashland Bible Church
Friendship Class for teens and adults with developmental disabilities.
Meeting Sundays at 9:45 a.m.
400 Dead Indian Memorial Road
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-8644

Joy Christian Fellowship
Special Needs Class - Lots of love and teaching.
Meets Sundays at 10:30 - 12:30 p.m.
2715 Table Rock Road
Medford, OR 97501
Contact Barbara Dottington at 664-0990 for information.

We have trained people and worked with churches in the following areas…

Jackson County Josephine County Klamath County Curry County

Volunteer Opportunities
We have many opportunities for volunteers to serve ranging from assisting in the office to reaching out in the community to people with disabilities or developing a disability ministry in your church. For more information contact our office at soregonjaf@juno.com

Meet Us
Executive Committee

  • Brent Olstad, Chair Person
  • Dennis Gladman, Treasurer
  • Alisha Witwer, Secretary
  • Advisory Board

  • Dotty Kerby
  • Richard Kerby
  • Rachel Olstad
  • Kelly Rogney
  • Roberta Shinn
  • Dale Witwer
  • Al White
  • Elizabeth White

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