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

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Seven ways to support kids with anxiety about the coronavirus

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Seven ways to support kids with anxiety about the coronavirus

What can parents do to promote the mental health of their kids amidst talk of the coronavirus in the weeks and months ahead? Here are seven ideas..,

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Redefine Grace: A Simple Christ-Centered Approach for Students

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Redefine Grace: A Simple Christ-Centered Approach for Students

Ultimately, what I have found is that everyone needs to be heard, supported, and given hope. Redefine groups do just that by providing a community in which individuals can explore spiritual truths, psycho-educational facts, thought-provoking questions and empowering tools.

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It's the hidden disabilities that keep kids out of church

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It's the hidden disabilities that keep kids out of church

The study found that the children most likely to be excluded from church are those with autism spectrum disorders and common mental health conditions - anxiety, depression, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder and ADHD.

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The sexual revolution, our kids and suicide...a new look

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The sexual revolution, our kids and suicide...a new look

I wish parents, educators and church leaders would come to recognize that many teenagers aren’t remotely prepared to manage the intensity of emotions that results when relationships become sexualized. Those who ultimately commit suicide represent casualties of the sexual revolution.

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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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Autism resources for ministry leaders and families

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Autism resources for ministry leaders and families

Key Ministry has developed an array of resources for pastors, church staff members, volunteers and families interested in supporting kids with autism spectrum disorders. We encourage you to share these resources freely with church leaders or families that would find them helpful.

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Is the sexual revolution driving our kids to suicide?

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Is the sexual revolution driving our kids to suicide?

Teens who voluntarily engage in sexual activity or are victims of sexual violence are far more likely to experience suicidal thinking or behavior than their peers.

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Helping kids with "hidden disabilities" at the start of a new program year

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Helping kids with "hidden disabilities" at the start of a new program year

Transitions from one ministry environment to another all too often result in kids and families falling away from church programming. With a little understanding of how transitions may impact kids with specific disabilities and some advance planning, church staff, volunteers and parents can help most to have positive experiences as they progress into their age-appropriate ministry environments at the start of the new program year.