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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How the Annual Budgeting Process Can Grow Your Disability Inclusion Ministry

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How the Annual Budgeting Process Can Grow Your Disability Inclusion Ministry

Our annual budgets reflect what we value, whether a family or ministry. Our values are also reflected in our budgeting methodology. Here are some approaches that can help your church build community and foster disability inclusion.

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The Case for an Impacted Pastor: Four Reasons Why You Need Church Leaders with Disabilities

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The Case for an Impacted Pastor: Four Reasons Why You Need Church Leaders with Disabilities

So, you don’t know me, but I’m a pastor. God called me to ministry about five years ago. Like most of us, I never would’ve seen it coming. There are a dozen reasons why nobody would want to use me and those are all the reasons why God chose me.

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Unapologetic Worship, Boundless Joy, and Unhindered Love

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Unapologetic Worship, Boundless Joy, and Unhindered Love

The special needs ministry at our church has been operating for four years. Each of the fantastic friends in this ministry have given me, and our church family, precious gifts. Here are some insights and beauty from three of my fantastic friends that have changed me at a fundamental level.

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Labels: Helpful or Not?

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Labels: Helpful or Not?

Labels can define us. Many times we attribute value to people according to what they do. We see people through our perceived definition of the label. They cease to become an individual person and become confined by the label. But churches need to be careful about labelling people, to ensure that we don’t just see the person with a disability through the eyes of the label.

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A Conversation About The Cost Of Special Needs Ministry

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A Conversation About The Cost Of Special Needs Ministry

Creating a church that is truly inclusive will come with a cost. Wanting a return on investment is not inherently wrong, but when it comes to the fear of being able to finance a special needs ministry, the most important thing to focus on is where the repayment will come from.

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Four Essentials for a World-Changing Church

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Four Essentials for a World-Changing Church

If the church is to be Christ-like and world-shaping, we need to be leaders and pioneers in loving all of God’s people, not lagging far behind our schools and social service organizations in how we respond to the needs around us.