Cole Huffman
Cole is a graduate of Johnson University, where he earned a degree in Disability Ministry. He joined Masterpiece Alliance as a Senior Staff Associate in early 2026, following a 20-year career in corporate healthcare. He is excited to see how God will use him in this ministry.
Bryan Barrineau
R. Bryan Barrineau, Ed.D. is a pastor, writer, and speaker committed to helping the local church embody gospel-centered inclusion for people of all abilities. He serves as Pastor of Family Ministries at Fruit Cove Baptist Church in St. Johns, Florida, where he equips families to disciple the next generation with intentionality and grace. His writing and research […]
Dr. Mark Mayfield
Author, Speaker, and Mental Health Consultant Award Winning Author of The Path Out of Loneliness: Finding and Fostering Connection to God, Ourselves, and One Another, The Path to Wholeness: Managing Emotions, Finding Healing and Becoming Your Best Self, and The Mental Health Handbook for Ministry
Marie Kuck
Marie Kuck is the Co-Founder of Nathaniel’s Hope, a ministry devoted to celebrating kids and adults with special needs (VIPs) and equipping churches and communities to support VIP families. Through initiatives such as building an international respite network, Buddy Break and developing HOPETOWN, a live–work–play community in Central Florida, Nathaniel’s Hope is expanding its reach […]
Janell Petersen
Janell Petersen is a licensed minister, holds a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Central Bible College (now Evangel University) and has over 20 years of experience serving in ministry as a pastor and a leader. She lives in Omaha, NE, with her husband and two children, one of whom has multiple disabilities. Janell’s personal journey […]
Hadley Stephens
Hadley Stephens is the Executive Director and Founder of Rolling in Faith, a Christ-centered nonprofit dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for adults with disabilities. Guided by a heart for service and a calling to build inclusive community, Hadley brings together her bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Leadership and Special Education to support individuals in living out […]
Chris Morris
In 2020, Chris Morris experienced a life-changing encounter with God that transformed his struggle with mental health. After a suicide attempt, Chris heard God’s radical message: “I still love you,” which gave him the strength to rebuild his life. Today, Chris is an internationally known TEDx speaker, award-winning author, and ministry leader, helping others navigate […]
Laurie Thompson
Dr. Laurie E. Thompson (Ed.D., Liberty University) has lived with a disability since a tragic car accident in 1982. She is a part-time professor for Anderson University’s College of Christian Studies, Anderson, SC. Laurie has written a university course, A Theology of Pain, Suffering, and Disability, that she teaches both in person and online. She […]
Jenn Soehnlin
Jenn Soehnlin finds joy in writing about faith, praying Scripture, navigating special needs parenting, and embracing this one life we’ve been given. She is the author of Embracing This Special Life, On the Same Page with God, and Embracing Emmanuel. She also loves spending time with her husband and two sons, savoring coffee chats with […]
Ryan Wolfe
Ryan Wolfe is the President of Ability Ministry with over 20 years of leadership in disability ministry. He is a contributing author of the 2024 IVP book Ministering to Families in Crisis and co-author of Helping with Life Transitions: Engaging Young Adults with Disabilities into the Life of Your Church. Ryan has served as a […]