ABOUT US

ABILITY TREE

Coming alongside families impacted by disability since 2010. 



How it all started

Ability Tree was founded in 2010 by missionaries, Joe and Jen Butler, who made it their mission to come alongside families impacted by disability to provide R.E.S.T.

When Joe and Jen's son, Micah, was diagnosed with multiple disabilities, they realized the overwhelming need for support of families who are impacted by disability. Driven to make community possible and make Jesus accessible across the U.S., Ability Tree was planted.

Branching out

In 2023 we branched out further by planting Ability Tree in South Florida and by equipping more churches nationally through the national Consulting Branch.  

We now have  4 Community branches dedicated to "making community possible" for families impacted by disability, and a  Consulting branch that equips churches nationally to help "make Jesus accessible" to families in their local communities.



Where we are headed

 We are excited for what's next for Ability Tree! Our National Office is established, and our team is growing to better serve families and equip churches.

We are expanding efforts and partnerships across the nation to establish new Community Branches in Minnesota and Pennsylvania. Ability Tree South Florida is gaining momentum and preparing for the 2nd annual Micah's Big Day Out and future community events.

We are actively searching for a space in Springfield, Missouri to serve as our Global Training & Resource Center and house our executive offices and a creative space for local outreach.

Thank you for your constant support, prayers, and encouragement!


Be a part of our story...

As a non-profit company, we need your support to continue the vision of Ability Tree!
Would you consider giving? Your gift makes it possible to launch new Community Branch locations ,to  fund Ability Camp (our summer camp for adults with disability), to provide consulting for churches across the nation, and to resource and provide rest for families impacted by disability.

Thank you for your support!

MEET OUR NATIONAL TEAM

(855) 288 - 6735 ext. 0  |  PO Box 14928, Springfield, MO 65814

Joe Butler

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
info@abilitytree.org
(855) 288 - 6735 ext. 702

Jen Butler

Founder & Chief Operations Officer
info@abilitytree.org
(855) 288 - 6735 ext. 701

Micah Butler

Chief Inspiration Officer
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Francesca Czarnik

Chief Marketing Officer
franczarnik@abilitytree.org
(855) 288 - 6735 ext. 713

Kristal Justice

Interim Executive Administrator
kristaljustice@abilitytree.org
(855) 288 - 6735 ext. 0

MEET OUR BRANCH DIRECTORS

Janell Petersen

Executive Director,
Consulting Branch
janellpetersen@abilitytree.org
(855) 288 - 6735 ext. 1

Maddy Schultz

Executive Director,
Arkansas Community Branch
maddy@abilitytree.org
(855) 288 - 6735 ext. 2

Joanne Alicea

Executive Director,
First Coast Community Branch
joannealicea@abilitytree.org
(855) 288 - 6735 ext. 3

Kristal Justice

Executive Director,
Treasure Coast Community Branch
kristaljustice@abilitytree.org
(855) 288 - 6735 ext. 4