Why I’m Glad to be A Sensitive Person

Why I’m Glad to be A Sensitive Person

I wonder when did being sensitive get a bad reputation and why does being sensitive tend to make others uncomfortable? After all, Jesus showed us how to use gifts like sensitivity, empathy and compassion for the Kingdom of God.

Key Ministry in 2024 - A year of unprecedented impact

Key Ministry in 2024 - A year of unprecedented impact

As 2024 comes to a close, we look back at some of the most impactful events and relationships we were part of this past year, highlight new resources we helped create over the past twelve months and look ahead to opportunities for advancing the Gospel in 2025 through supporting local churches in their ministry with the disability and mental health communities.

Including Special-Needs Families in Your Church's Christmas Activities: EP 129

Including Special-Needs Families in Your Church's Christmas Activities: EP 129

Sandra Peoples grew up with a sister with Down syndrome and now has a teenager with level 3 autism, so she knows how different the holidays can feel for a family like hers. But they don't have to feel different at church! With a few steps of consideration, she shares how families can feel included and valued. Let's make sure special-needs families can hear the message of hope this Christmas!

Biblical Truths for Neurodivergent Kids: Affirmations for Every Journey

Biblical Truths for Neurodivergent Kids: Affirmations for Every Journey

Every child is wonderfully unique, created by God with love and intention. For kids who experience and process the world differently, hearing affirmations rooted in God’s truth can be a powerful reminder of their worth and purpose.

Mental Illness and How it Draws Us Closer to God with Sergei Marchenko: Podcast EP 127

Mental Illness and How it Draws Us Closer to God with Sergei Marchenko: Podcast EP 127

Elaina sits down with Pastor Sergei Marchenko to discuss his experience with mental illness both in his home and church. Pastor Sergei shares hope for the hurting and discussed the importance of mental health awareness in the church, and from the pulpit.

What I Am Thankful For As a Pastor with Disabilities

What I Am Thankful For As a Pastor with Disabilities

Ah, Thanksgiving. That festive time of year where we gather around the table with family, friends, or those who are like family to us to share in a feast of turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie and all the foods that can fit on one plate and then some. While Thanksgiving can be about the food and the endless hours of football on television, it also provides us an opportunity to give thanks to God for the blessings we have experienced in life.

How to Care for Caregiving Families with Lisa Jamieson: Podcast Ep 126

How to Care for Caregiving Families with Lisa Jamieson: Podcast Ep 126

Elaina sits down and talks with Lisa Jamieson from Walk Right In Ministries about family caregivers, the holidays, and ways the church can better support them.

The Case for Supporting Key Ministry

The Case for Supporting Key Ministry

The training, content, gatherings and experiences that we’ve created for pastors, church staff and ministry volunteers produced with the assistance of like-minded colleagues serving in disability ministry have become our principal service. So much of what we’re able do to help churches welcome and support families, we accomplish by bringing together experts from other ministry organizations.