How can the Church welcome families impacted by
DISABILITY, MENTAL HEALTH AND TRAUMA?
The Gospel is the key.
The Gospel is the key
to welcoming individuals and families impacted by disability.
WHO WE ARE
A gospel-driven movement supporting disability inclusion.
Key Ministry serves churches seeking to welcome individuals and families impacted by disability, mental illness and trauma, for the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ.
Through resources, training, and ongoing support, we help churches create environments where these individuals and families can know Christ.
TOGETHER
We can reach further.
Key Ministry is a nonprofit 501c3 that depends on the investments of individuals donors and churches.
To sustain our mission and fulfill our role in this Great Commission movement, we’re seeking partners willing to invest a recurring monthly gift to Key Ministry.
With your ongoing support, you become part of a powerful ripple effect—helping us reach and equip church leaders who, in turn, launch ministries that bring the gospel to individuals and families impacted by disability.
Would you consider joining us as a monthly partner?
TOGETHER
We can reach further.
Key Ministry is a nonprofit 501c3 that depends on the investments of individuals donors and churches.
To sustain our mission and fulfill our role in this Great Commission movement, we’re seeking partners willing to invest a recurring monthly gift to Key Ministry.
With your ongoing support, you become part of a powerful ripple effect—helping us reach and equip church leaders who, in turn, launch ministries that bring the gospel to individuals and families impacted by disability.
Would you consider joining us as a monthly partner?
How can we help YOUR church?
WHAT WE DO
We serve churches looking to welcome
individuals impacted by disabilities through:
Conferences
We bring together church leaders and families through conferences designed to inspire and equip them to welcome individuals impacted by disability.
Disability & the Church
The Disability and the Church (DATC) conference is a yearly in-person event that addresses disability, mental health, and church inclusion.
Mental Health & the Church
The Mental Health & the Church Conference equips church leaders with strategies to support individuals and families impacted by mental illness. Through expert-led discussions and “Quick Takes” sessions, attendees will gain insights on providing peer support, creating inclusive church environments, and collaborating with mental health professionals.
Regional Disability Events
The Disability & the Church Regional Events deliver the same high-impact training and practical strategies from our national conference—now in your backyard! These immersive, day-and-a-half experiences are designed to equip church leaders with the tools to create welcoming, gospel-centered communities for individuals and families impacted by disability. Walk away with fresh ideas, meaningful connections, and a renewed vision for inclusive ministry.
Collaboration
We provide tailored consulting and foster collaboration to help churches create effective disability inclusion strategies.
Monthly Virtual Roundtables
Key Ministry's Monthly Video Roundtables are designed for church leaders and ministry professionals to engage in focused, interactive discussions on disability and mental health ministry. These sessions offer practical solutions and peer support to address challenges and implement inclusive strategies, with the goal of fostering stronger, more supportive church communities.
IdeaShare
Key Ministry's IdeaShare is a collaborative forum aimed at sparking creativity and innovation in disability and mental health ministry. Its goal is to provide a platform where leaders can exchange new ideas, resources, and strategies to enhance church outreach, making ministries more impactful and accessible.
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Coaching
We offer free, practical resources to guide churches in embracing and supporting individuals with disabilities, mental health challenges, and trauma.
Mental Health & the Church
Churches across North America have struggled to minister effectively to individuals with common mental health conditions due to the lack of a widely accepted outreach model. In Mental Health and the Church, Dr. Stephen Grcevich offers a simple, flexible model for mental health inclusion, addressing seven barriers to church participation and providing strategies for families and churches to foster spiritual growth for those impacted by mental illness.
Checklist & Get Started with Special Needs & Disability Inclusion Ministry
Looking to create or expand an inclusive ministry in your church? Our resources are designed to support you, no matter where you are in the process. Whether you're gaining senior leadership support or equipping volunteers, we offer the vision and practical tools to help your church welcome more families impacted by disability.
Books We Recommend
Here are some recommended books that can help deepen your understanding and enhance your ministry to individuals and families impacted by disability and mental health conditions.
What We Believe
RESOURCES
Stories, Articles & Downloads
Living Between the Trees: Embracing Our Brokenness and Beauty with Chris Hulshof Ep 151
Loving Others from the Inside Out: Soul, Spirit, and Body
Boundless Hope: Creating Church Spaces Where Every Child Belongs with Kim Botto Ep 150
Inclusion for Every Age: Empowering Adults with Disabilities in Ministry Ep 149
From Exclusion to Embrace: Creating Churches Where Everyone Belongs with Dr. Erik Carter Ep 148
From Dream to Kitchen: How a Teen’s Vision Is Empowering All Abilities Through Cooking w/ Ivy from Cooking Capable Ep 147
Don’t Let These 5 Things Ruin Your Life, Family, and Marriage
We Didn’t Just Come Here to Read: The Power of Pursuit with Lamar Hardwick EP 146
Disability and the Church Conference 2025 RECAP EP 145
How Curiosity and a Few New Strategies Can Expand the Kingdom with Kim Botto EP 144
Living Between the Trees: Embracing Our Brokenness and Beauty with Chris Hulshof Ep 151
What does a theology of disability look like in a broken but beautiful world? Dr. Chris Hulshof invites us into a deep, honest, and hopeful conversation about where we are in God's story — a place he calls "life between the trees." Listen Anywhere You Find Podcasts!...
Loving Others from the Inside Out: Soul, Spirit, and Body
How do we value those that we love in our life? By touching them appropriately and lovingly in body, soul, and spirit where we learn the key to connection. Studies have been done observing children in orphanages who have been given food and are kept clean and healthy...
Boundless Hope: Creating Church Spaces Where Every Child Belongs with Kim Botto Ep 150
In this episode of the Key Ministry Podcast, Dr. Steve Grcevich speaks with Kim Botto about her book Boundless Hope, which equips churches to better welcome and support children with hidden disabilities, trauma histories, and big emotions. Kim shares personal stories,...
PODCAST PEOPLE!
Are you looking for insights on disability, mental health, and the church?
Key Ministry: The Podcast aims to equip churches and ministry leaders to welcome and serve children, teens, and adults impacted by disability, mental illness, and trauma. Through engaging discussions, expert insights, and real-life stories, the podcast provides practical strategies, biblical encouragement, and innovative ideas to help churches create truly inclusive communities where all individuals can grow in their faith and belong.
