Care and Support, Caregiving, Church Support, Families, Parents, Special Needs Parenting
Elaina Marchenko
How to Care for Caregiving Families with Lisa ...

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.

How to Care for Caregiving Families with Lisa Jamieson: Podcast Ep 126
Key Ministry, Resources, Training Events, Leadership
Stephen Grcevich MD
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.

The Case for Supporting Key Ministry
Caregiving
Jolene Philo
November Is Family Caregiver Awareness Month

November is Caregiver Awareness Month. As someone who became one of my dad’s caregivers before I started school, I grew up thinking everyone in the world was aware of caregivers and caregiving. As a young adult my husband and I cared for a son born with a life-threatening medical condition, and his typical sibling. As members of the sandwich generation, my brother, sister, and I cared for our mother for 15 years after she was diagnosed with dementia. This explains why, when I first heard that November is Caregiver Awareness Month, I was incredulous, and I still am. 

November Is Family Caregiver Awareness Month
Care and Support, Disability Ministry, Special Needs Ministry
Larah Roberts
A Conversation with Lauren Hickman from Hope ...

In this episode, Lauren Hickman shares her personal journey and calling to disability ministry, describing how God has guided her every step of the way to serve families impacted by disability.

A Conversation with Lauren Hickman from Hope Allen Center: Podcast EP 125
Autism, Care and Support, Church Support, Disability Ministry, podcast, Special Needs Parenting, Special Needs Ministry, Sandra Peoples
Sandra Peoples
Strategies for Small and Normative Sized ...

 In today’s episode, Sandra talks about the challenges small to normative-sized churches face in disability ministry and shares how the churches she’s been a part of have overcome these challenges.

Strategies for Small and Normative Sized Churches with Sandra Peoples: Podcast EP 124

DATC2023

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An Interview with David’s Table: Podcast Episode 058

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An Interview with David’s Table: Podcast Episode 058

In today’s episode of Key Ministry: The Podcast, Beth pulls up a chair to chat with Katie Mitchell, Skeeter Powell and Keith Finch of David’s Table.

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DATC2023 by the Numbers: Podcast Episode 50

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DATC2023 by the Numbers: Podcast Episode 50

In this week’s episode, Beth celebrates our 50th episode and shares some DATC2023 stats, from geographic breakdown of attendees to number of snacks consumed.

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Courage in Pursuit of Our Callings

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Courage in Pursuit of Our Callings

I’d like to say a few things publicly that need to be said by someone in my profession with my background and experience. Somebody needs to go first. My hope is it will be easier for others to speak if they know they’re not alone.

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The Mental Health Friendly Church: An Interview with Rachael Newham from Kintsugi Hope: Podcast Episode 047

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The Mental Health Friendly Church: An Interview with Rachael Newham from Kintsugi Hope: Podcast Episode 047

In today’s podcast episode, Catherine interviews Rachael Newham from Kintsugi Hope, a UK-based mental health ministry that has developed a theology of mental health, and is spearheading a mental health friendly church project.

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An Opportunity to Learn from the Best: Coaching at DATC2023

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An Opportunity to Learn from the Best: Coaching at DATC2023

Key Ministry is pleased to offer free one-on-one coaching with twenty seasoned ministry leaders at DATC2023. Keep reading to learn more, and register for your coaching appointment!

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Equipping Churches to be Trauma Informed: an interview with Robert and Lori Crosby: Podcast Ep 044

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In today’s episode, guests Robert and Lori Crosby talk with Catherine Boyle about their book and ministry, Reach Hurting Kids Institute. The Crosbys are presenting a ministry intensive on creating a trauma-Informed children’s or youth ministry at DATC2023.

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Reimagine: Podcast Episode 041

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Reimagine: Podcast Episode 041

In today’s episode, Beth invites you to pull up a chair to her new whiteboard as, together, we learn about new perspectives and ideas in disability ministry.

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Four Ways to Reach Hurting Kids During Unstructured Playtime

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Four Ways to Reach Hurting Kids During Unstructured Playtime

As a research psychologist, guest blogger, Robert Crosby, has been studying children’s ministry for about ten years. In nearly every church, there are hurting kids struggling with feelings of worthlessness and rejection. To reach these kids, we must be intentional. We must use every tool and opportunity available—especially unstructured playtime—to show these kids how much they matter to God and to us.

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A Message for Children's Ministers on Inclusion: Podcast Episode 040

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A Message for Children's Ministers on Inclusion: Podcast Episode 040

Today’s episode is a message of encouragement for those of you in children’s ministry who want to be more proactive about including kids with disabilities, including mental health and behavioral diagnosis. In your school district, it's likely that 20% of the students are receiving IEP or 504 accommodations to make learning easier for them. The message we share, the gospel, is important enough to be willing to make some accommodations for too in our ministries! So let's talk about why and how you can make your ministry more accessible!