Strengthening people affected by disability.

Jerry Borton has lived 60 years with a disability and has a few miles of life experience. Jerry and his wife, Joan, have helped thousands answering questions about expectations, exploring opportunities, God, careers, family dynamics, and more!  

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We would love to talk with you and hear your story! We have helped thousands of individuals, families, churches, and organizations affected by disabilities.

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COACHING INDIVIDUALS

People affected by disabilities have gifts, strengths, and talents to share. Too often deficits are emphasized. When we express a dream, we’re told it is not realistic. We believe understanding Whose you are is step one. Step two is to know who you are. Once you understand Whose you are in Jesus, you have the spiritual resources to deal with the obstacles you’ll face becoming who you are. We coach and mentor people affected by disability to discover those strengths, learn to develop them and use them in their communities.

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HELPING FAMILIES

Whether you are a parent, spouse, child, or sibling of someone with a disability, your family member’s disability affects you. Sometimes it may seem to run family life and you become invisible. Neither you nor your family make-up is a mistake. We count it a privilege to listen to the heart and stories of family members. We would love to listen to, pray with, and encourage any member of your family.

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CHURCHES AND BUSINESSES

We understand churches, community groups, and businesses don’t always know how to work together with people who have disabilities. It’s not that you don’t want to, but you need more information. Reach out to us and let us know your need. We’ll help you find the answer to your questions and share training, education, and support.

Hear From Others

“I love these guys. They are such good people. Working hard to take care of those with disabilities. Serving and loving the Lord by reaching the lost.”

Stuart Baldick, Owner-Operator Stuart’s Plumbing

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Read a portion of the incredible story of Jerry Borton’s journey overcoming expectations others had for him because of his cerebral palsy. From baseball to education to marriage, you’ll gain a vision for what is possible.

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We’d Love to Work With You!

No question is too small. No obstacle is too large. You can put Jerry & Joan’s forty years each of experience working in disability ministry as it relates to families, churches, camping, recreational activities, and residential services; and their twenty-five years of marriage to work for you. Schedule some time with the Bortons and see how together you can discover purpose, community, and relationships.

Recent Articles from Our Blog

 

What Parents Want

What Parents Want

This summer Jerry and Joan again worked with two camps, Breakaway in Florida and Camp Celebrate in Tennessee. At each camp, we were privileged to spend much of our time with the adult family members who attended—mostly moms and dads. Through one-on-one conversations and group discussions, we...

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Meet Bill Copple

Meet Bill Copple

Here is a podcast from one of the people I mentor. Bill Copple has survived multiple brain injuries. I think that listening to this podcast will help you understand how people with brain injury work to overcome. A couple of times during the interview Bill says that he “hates his life” when I asked...

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Squelching the Negative Noise: How to Quiet Your Inner Critic

Squelching the Negative Noise: How to Quiet Your Inner Critic

This blog is from Jerry's workshop at the 2023 Family Cafe Conference in Orlando, Florida. To watch the video, click here.  We all have that little voice inside our head that is constantly judging and criticizing us. We often refer to this voice as our inner critic. It can cause us to feel doubt,...

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Read What Others Are Saying!

“Seeds sometimes take a long time to grow. It was over 40 years ago that I met a young man sitting in a wheelchair who was starting Christian camp programs for people with disabilities. I was very impressed with the mission of Jerry and felt he was doing the real work of Christ while the rest of us were playing around the edges. Who would know that some 30 years later the seed Jerry planted would sprout into Removing the Barriers Initiative and the establishing of StirringWaters with a mission to help people with disabilities off the deck and into the fun. It is great to know that Jerry is still planting seeds that only God can make grow. “
Bill Redmon

President , Removing the Barriers Initiative and Founder of StirringWaters

“Joan and Jerry Borton bring a wonderful gift set to life and to ministry. As a couple, not only do they have a depth of collective wisdom and experience–they are also rooted in the love and grace of God. Firmly believing in the transformational power of the gospel, they possess the all-too-rare quality of being fully present with people as they navigate life alongside of others. I have benefited from time spent with the Bortons and I’m sure you will too!”
Stephanie O. Hubach

Research Fellow in Disability Ministries, Covenant Theological Seminary

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