#Disability&theChurch2025, Care and Support, Church Support, Hidden Disabilities, Mental Health, Mental Health Ministry
Elaina Marchenko
Mental Illness and How it Draws Us Closer to ...

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.

Mental Illness and How it Draws Us Closer to God with Sergei Marchenko: Podcast EP 127
Adult Advocates, Care and Support, Disability Ministry, Special Needs Ministry, Stories
Shannon Blosser
What I Am Thankful For As a Pastor with ...

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.

What I Am Thankful For As a Pastor with Disabilities
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

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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Teaching Biblical Discernment for Children of All Abilities

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Teaching Biblical Discernment for Children of All Abilities

As we move from a knowledge-hungry world to one saturated with information, it is more important than ever to stop teaching children lots of memorized facts—but instead, instill them with the ability to discern information with wisdom. I also believe that even children with learning challenges and disabilities can cultivate discernment, especially as we show them through our examples and teach them to lean into the Holy Spirit for help.

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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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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!

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DATC2023 Ministry Intensive Preview: An Interview with Stephen "Doc" Hunsley: Podcast Episode 039

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DATC2023 Ministry Intensive Preview: An Interview with Stephen "Doc" Hunsley: Podcast Episode 039

In today’s podcast, Catherine Boyle interviews Doc Hunsley from SOAR Special Needs, and lets you know how you can sign up for Doc’s Disability Ministry 101 Ministry Intensive at DATC2023.

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5 Reasons to Attend DATC2023: Podcast Episode 035

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5 Reasons to Attend DATC2023: Podcast Episode 035

In this week’s episode, Catherine Boyle gives five reasons why the Disability and The Church Conference is a unique opportunity for ministry leaders and anyone affected by disability.