The Progress of CCFH Ministries:
The Christian Church Foundation for the Handicapped was chartered in 1983, as a non-profit organization. As an independent ministry, CCFH Ministries is not affiliated with any denomination. It is sponsored solely by individuals, churches, and groups that God has led to partner with this ministry. It began with the mission of developing training and resource materials of including people with disabilities in the life of the church. CCFH has held to its mission since its inception.
A few milestones in our history:
1980s |
| Chartered in State of Kentucky in 1983 |
| First office opened in Jim Pierson’s family room in 1984 |
| Bought property in Louisville, Tennessee in 1984 |
| Certificate of Authority to Operate in Tennessee 1985 |
| Opened first group home, Riverwood Christian Community, in 1985 |
| 1990s |
| Opened second group home at Riverwood in 1993 |
| Moved offices from Louisville to Knoxville in 1993 |
| Started Disability Ministry Specialty at Johnson Bible College in 1994 |
| Published No Disabled Souls in 1998 |
| Membership in ECFA in 1999 |
| 2000s |
| Moved offices to present location in 2000 |
| Opened Knoxville Independent Living Program in 2000 |
| Published Exceptional Teaching in 2002 |
| Launched Exceptional Teaching Online in 2006 |
| Celebrated Riverwood's 20th Anniversary in 2006 |
