“God Has Jimmy”: Shelley Stolle Shares Her Story By Sharon Mager Through the past two decades, BCM/D Executive Director Tom Stolle has candidly poured his heart out about the journey he and his wife, Shelley, have been on with their 21-year-old son Jimmy, who is...
“Stolle-en Moments” — When a Christmas Tree Caused Pain Christmas Day — a day that is celebrated around the world! Believers take joy in the fact that Jesus came to earth, took on human flesh, and ultimately sacrificed His life to save ours. We celebrate Christmas Day...
Family’s Journey With Son’s Autism Sparks Disability Ministry When Tom Stolle’s sister-in-law suggested that he and his wife have their son, Jimmy, tested for autism, Stolle recalls, “I didn’t receive the news very well.” Although Jimmy wasn’t walking at 18 months and...
“Stolle-en” Moments July 2023: Transcending Transactions What would the world say that my son Jimmy can give to me and Shelley? Many people would say little to nothing. Due to being affected by a developmental disability, many would see my son as someone who is...
“Stoll-en” Moments: Graduation Brings Change This is the first installment of “Stolle”-en Moments, a monthly series of articles written by BCM/D Executive Director Tom Stolle, where Tom shares his heart as God leads him. Earlier this month, my family celebrated my son...