Walk Right in Ministries

Equipping and empowering caregivers in families impacted by disability since 2008.

OUR MISSION

Walk Right In Ministries (WRIM) is a discipleship organization helping caregivers in families impacted by disability to walk abundantly in life, faith and relationships. 

OUR VISION

Our vision is to see families impacted by disability experiencing fulfilling life together, engaging in their communities, growing in faith and sharing their stories for the glory of God.

OUR OFFERINGS

With a uniquely contextualized focus on family caregivers, WRIM is…

• Counseling caregivers in understanding how they are uniquely suited for their role, recognizing behavior patterns, process stress and grief, reframe perspectives about the caregiving lifestyle, developing and maintaining positive relationships, building resilience, and being empowered to serve with Kingdom purpose from their own “sweet spots.”
• Teaching caregivers how to cultivate robust support systems, develop more satisfying relationships, connect in community, find answers to their questions, weigh decisions about care, navigate generational transitions, and experience reassurance about the goodness of God in their suffering. 
• Peer-to-peer support groups and friendships modeled after Jesus’ "Walking Partner" lifestyle of walking shoulder-to-shoulder with others listening, encouraging, exhorting and empowering (Colossians 3:16-17). 
• Referrals to disability-friendly churches and faith-based organizations as well as tools and other resources for individuals, couples, and families to live on the victorious side of statistics. Our team collaborates with a broad network of national leaders dedicated to strengthening communities and churches as places of belonging for people of all abilities. 
• Advocacy for families facing disability through public awareness and education. 

WRIM is walking with individuals, couples and families toward peace, purpose, strong relationships and resilience  — one step of faith at a time.

YOUR PARTNERSHIP MATTERS

Resources are limited for family caregivers. We offer a Pay-as-You're-Able policy and NO PERSON IS EVER TURNED AWAY. Your gift keeps help and hope accessible to the more than 60% of those we serve who receive full or partial scholarships each year. 

Thank you for helping WRIM..

• Bring hope and practical tools to caregivers of all generations
• Reduce and prevent the sense of isolation, discouragement and weariness people experience when caring for a loved one
• Build confidence, resilience and positive momentum in relationships within the caregiving team 
• Create comfortable, encouraging and accessible events where people from diverse life challenges can enjoy being part of the larger community
• Foster relationships and communities where the compassion, truth and hope of Jesus is easily accessible to those who seek it
• Equip, connect and spur on church leaders who are launching and growing disability ministry

OUR FOUNDER'S STORY

Walk Right In Ministries was born out of the Jamieson’s experience raising their children through a diagnosis that turned their world upside down.

Within hours of their third daughter Carly’s birth in 1998, it was clear she was facing challenges. At 2 1/2 years old she was diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome — a genetic disorder that profoundly affects all areas of her development. Carly's needs were all-consuming — seizures, a sleep disorder, feeding issues, developmental delays, unusual behaviors.

Their business designing curriculum for Fortune 500 Companies faltered from neglect and the strain of extreme sleep deprivation, parenting three young children, and navigating Carly’s mounting challenges. In a remarkable display of God’s mercy and power, He used community to bring help and hope.

The Jamieson’s passion was fueled to create resources for caregiving family members. Together they began writing, creating a support group curriculum and telling their story in the book Finding Glory in the Thorns.

The vision for Walk Right In Ministries grew out of demand from readers for discipleship follow-up, caregiver coaching, faith-based disability networks and meaningful church connection. Fifteen years later, Larry and Lisa, their adult daughters, and the WRIM Ministry Team remain dedicated to bringing life-lifting, soul-orienting resources to families living with disability and complex long-term care needs.