Joni and Friends Minnesota

We envision a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity and their place in the body of Christ.

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Joni and Friends Minnesota

We envision a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ.

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Joni and Friends Minnesota is honored to serve Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, western Wisconsin, and the country of Argentina.

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750 2nd Street NE, Suite 243
Hopkins, MN 55343

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(952) 933-7777
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Upcoming Events

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Ministry Network Meeting Minnesota, Hopkins

April 24, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

A camper and her buddy are dressed like super heroes, ready to save the day at Family Retreat!

Minnesota Family Retreat 1

June 16, 2025 - June 20, 2025

A smiling volunteer and camper are having a blast at Family Retreat!

Family Retreat Minnesota 2

August 16, 2025 - August 20, 2025

A volunteer with a boy smiling in his wheelchair.

Wheels for the World™ Argentina (Buenos Aires) 2025

September 12, 2025 - September 21, 2025

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Leadership

Dr. David W. Smith
Regional Director

With more than three decades of experience in senior church leadership, ministry health consulting, and disability ministry, David leads and inspires his team to employ meaningful and innovative strategies to create healthy, dynamic ministry, and fiscally sound outcomes. He loves reaching people and families impacted by disability with the Gospel, caring for them in Jesus’s name, and connecting them with churches that will welcome them as contributing members of Christ’s body.

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Local Resources and Information

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Joni and Friends volunteers make 98% of our ministry programming happen! Join us to bring hands-on help and Gospel hope to people with disabilities, at home and across the globe.

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Local organizations

Partner Organizations:

Minnesota Disability Ministry Connection
MDMC is an interdenominational network designed for pastors, ministry leaders, lay leaders, and like-minded organizations to advance inclusive/disability ministry and awareness and to come alongside those affected by disability to find their place in the Body of Christ.

Walk Right In Ministries
Empowers and equips caregivers in special needs families to experience fulfilling life together, engage in their communities, grow in faith, and share their stories for the glory of God.