Care and Support, Church Support, Disability Theology, Hope, podcast, Special Needs Parenting
Elaina Marchenko
Prepping for the Holidays, a Pastor & ...

This week Elaina, from Key Ministry, sits down with Sergei Marchenko, Lead Pastor of Chatham Bible Church, and Special Needs Parent. They discuss preparing for the holiday season, church inclusion, special needs parenting and more!

Prepping for the Holidays, a Pastor & Parent Perspective with Sergei Marchenko: Podcast EP 123
Mental Health Ministry, Strategies, podcast, #MHATC2024, Announcements, Catherine Boyle
Catherine Boyle
Wrap-Around Mental Health Support: 4 Steps Any ...

In this episode of Key Ministry the Podcast, Catherine Boyle shares 4 steps any church can take when an individual or family has a significant mental health need that may require ongoing church support.

Wrap-Around Mental Health Support: 4 Steps Any Church Can Take: Podcast EP 123
#Disability&theChurch2025, Announcements, Mental Health Ministry, Disability Ministry, Special Needs Ministry, Training Events
Stephen Grcevich MD
Call for Speakers - Disability and the Church ...

On behalf of our team at Key Ministry, we encourage prospective attendees to “save” April 29th-May 1 on their calendars and invite prospective speakers to apply to be part of the faculty for Disability and the Church, Key Ministry’s annual national disability ministry conference, to be held at McLean Bible Church in McLean, VA.

Call for Speakers - Disability and the Church 2025
#MHATC2024, Adoption, Care and Support, Families, Hidden Disabilities, Mental Health & the Churc, Mental Health, Parents
Key Ministry
Kelly & Daniel Rosati Panel Discussion: ...

At Mental Health & the Church Conference 2024, Dr. Steve Grcevich interviewed Kelly & her son Daniel Rosati on their experience with Schizophrenia, their powerful testimony of Jesus' grace, and how the church can support families like theirs.

Kelly & Daniel Rosati Panel Discussion: Podcast EP 121
Care and Support, Disability Ministry, Disability Theology, Sandra Peoples
Sandra Peoples
Ministry Callings & Qualifications: Podcast ...

Sandra Peoples was recently asked what qualifications she has to fulfill her ministry role. Maybe it’s a question you’ve asked yourself! What qualifications and characteristics do you need to advocate for families and help your church be more accessible? If you’re called to do disability ministry but don’t always feel qualified, this episode is for you

Ministry Callings & Qualifications: Podcast EP 120

Catherine Boyle

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Call for Speakers... and a Lineup Preview for Mental Health and the Church #MHATC2024

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Call for Speakers... and a Lineup Preview for Mental Health and the Church #MHATC2024

On behalf of our Board, ministry team and the MHATC2024 Program Committee, I would like to invite leaders with impactful or innovative ideas and strategies for churches seeking to minister with individuals and families impacted by mental health concerns to conserve applying to be part of our speaking team for Mental Health and the Church, Key Ministry’s first national conference focused specifically upon mental health ministry, to be held at Bay Presbyterian Church in suburban Cleveland on September 26-27, 2024.

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Ten thoughts about the new LifeWay study on pastors, mental health and the church

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Ten thoughts about the new LifeWay study on pastors, mental health and the church

LifeWay Research released the results of an updated study exploring U.S. Protestant pastors’ experiences with mental illness and the support their churches offer to affected individuals and families.

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Encouraging Signs Regarding Mental Health and the Church

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Encouraging Signs Regarding Mental Health and the Church

We’d love to have you join us this weekend for the Thrive and Cultivate Summit.. The very presence of events such as this one is reason to be hopeful that the church is starting to “get it” when it comes to mental health.

Twenty ways our Key Ministry team made a difference in 2020

Twenty ways our Key Ministry team made a difference in 2020

Our ministry plans for 2020 went out the window when church doors closed across the country as we learned the meaning of social distancing. But in reviewing the accomplishments of the team in 2020, it’s hard not to argue that Beth, Catherine, and the rest of the team had their most impactful year of ministry ever.

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How pastors can support mental health in the age of COVID-19.

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How pastors can support mental health in the age of COVID-19.

A Barna study reported only 30 percent of pastors feel well-equipped to help their people deal with matters of mental or emotional health.

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Emerging from the silos...Disability ministry as a mindset, not a program

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Emerging from the silos...Disability ministry as a mindset, not a program

Silos are the antithesis of inclusion. Are we truly practicing inclusion when we set aside a designated space for the special needs ministry at the expense of including most, if not all participants in age and developmentally appropriate ministry environments.

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Five reasons why you need to come to Inclusion Fusion Live

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Five reasons why you need to come to Inclusion Fusion Live

I'd like to share five compelling reasons why you need to block out the first weekend in April to join us in Cleveland to celebrate what God is doing in the field of disability ministry.

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Mental Health Ministry Resources at Inclusion Fusion Live

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Mental Health Ministry Resources at Inclusion Fusion Live

We'll be offering an all-day training for churches interested in developing a mental health inclusion strategy and making available five additional workshops and presentations for ministry leaders and families with interest in mental health ministry.

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Inclusion Fusion LIVE - A disability ministry conference for church leaders AND families

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Inclusion Fusion LIVE - A disability ministry conference for church leaders AND families

Registration is now open for Inclusion Fusion Live - a disability ministry conference hosted by Key Ministry  on April 20th-21st, 2018 at Bay Presbyterian Church in Bay Village, Ohio.