With Ministries Quarterly Update
Flourish – Summer 2025
A Letter From Rebecca
“Where are you going? Please don’t leave. You’re welcome to come back in. We want you with us.”
These words reflect a powerful shift happening in church culture—and we are humbled to be part of it.
With Ministries equips congregations across the U.S. to warmly welcome, faithfully disciple, and intentionally worship with people of all abilities. We’ve seen firsthand how churches are embracing this calling—not as a side ministry, but as central to the life of the body of Christ.
One of our partner churches recently shared a moment that illustrates this beautifully. During a worship service, an adult with disabilities abruptly and noisily left the sanctuary because he needed a break. But instead of discomfort or avoidance, the church responded with care and preparedness. They had a plan—both to support his participation in worship and to provide space when he needed it.
What’s more, this church regularly communicates from the stage a deep conviction: that individuals with disabilities are not only welcome, but essential to their church family. They proclaim that every person’s God-designed differences are a gift to the body of Christ.
So when he walked out, something extraordinary happened. A woman from the congregation immediately followed him into the lobby. Not to correct or quiet him—but to make sure he knew: You belong here. She invited him back in—not in spite of his differences, but because the church truly desires his presence.
This is the vision we long for: churches that do more than make space. Churches that embrace individuals and families affected by disability—not just in proximity, but in meaningful community. Churches where gifts are shared, interdependence is celebrated, and belonging runs deep.As you read this update, I pray you celebrate all that God is doing through With Ministries! Your generosity catalyzes a movement to reshape church culture. You are helping build communities of belonging in over 30 states. You are with us—and we are deeply grateful.
Rebecca Wall
Executive Director
Look at what you helped us do last year!
Last year, we set bold goals—and we’re excited to share how our team not only met them, but made a meaningful impact along the way.
gather with dozens of head pastors to learn how to better support their leadership teams
engage with hundreds of ministry leaders at national convenings
engage with hundreds of children’s pastors at national conferences
explore worship and prayer practices with 2 cohorts of churches from across the US
research what creates lasting change in congregations alongside the Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities
amplify the voices and stories of individuals experiencing disability
develop a new framework for designing accessible, intergenerational worship through the Worship As One project in partnership with Lilly Endowment Inc.
resource hundreds of congregations with best practices and practical tools for discipling people of all abilities
“The reach and impact of With Ministries is only accelerating—across Texas and throughout the country. They are inviting and equipping a rich tapestry of churches to pursue faithful and accessible ministry so that every member of the body truly belongs.”
Dr. Erik Carter, Board member
Financials
“We are thrilled and humbled at the financial progress made over the last two years. It is our prayer that we will continue to grow the ministry allowing more churches to create belonging.”
Brooks Price, Board Treasurer
This budget includes the $120,000 restricted gift from the Lilly Endowment Inc that funds our Worship As One project for 2025.
All figures below are through 7/1/25.
20%
increase in individual contributions
30
monthly Inner Circle donors
60
new donors
137%
increase in service revenue
Partner With Us!
We have so much to celebrate this year—thanks to you! Because of your support, our community is growing, our reach is expanding, and our impact is deeper than ever. We’d appreciate your ongoing and continued support as it’s creating real, lasting change in lives, churches, homes, and pulpits. Thank you!
