Church Support, Disability Ministry, Families, Parents
Key Ministry
Creating a Church Where Everyone Belongs

It’s no surprise that I eventually became a teacher, working in inclusive classrooms where children with diverse abilities learned side by side. Later, I became a mom, got deeply connected to my church, and—as often happens when you volunteer a lot—joined the staff. I served as a preschool leader, children’s pastor, and multi-campus ministry leader. I’ve had so many wonderful days leading kids, parents, and volunteers. But one of the hardest days came not as a leader but as a church attendee.

Creating a Church Where Everyone Belongs
#Disability&theChurch2025, Care and Support, Disability Ministry, Families, Leadership, podcast, Special Needs Ministry
Elaina Marchenko
Looking Back, Looking Ahead with Andrea Roseman ...

Elaina sits down with Andrea Roseman from Access Ministry to discuss the wins of 2024, the changes she wants to make in 2025, and the way the Lord is working in and through Access Ministry.

Looking Back, Looking Ahead with Andrea Roseman from Access Ministry: Podcast EP 132
Care and Support, Church Support, Disability Ministry, podcast, Sandra Peoples
Sandra Peoples
Your Ministry Wins from 2024 & Ministry ...

Sandra Peoples shares praise reports from churches across the country as we celebrate what God is doing through accessible churches. She also shares the biggest challenges churches say they are facing in the new year and lists resources to help with each challenge. 

Your Ministry Wins from 2024 & Ministry Opportunities in 2025: Podcast EP 131
#Disability&theChurch2025, podcast
Elaina Marchenko
Reasons to Celebrate! Podcast EP 130

Elaina sits down and shares a few of the many reasons we have to celebrate here at Key Ministry this year. We are so grateful for all that the Lord has done in and through our ministry in 2024, and we can’t wait to see what he does in 2025!

Reasons to Celebrate! Podcast EP 130
Care and Support, Hidden Disabilities, Autism, Spiritual Development
Key Ministry
Why I’m Glad to be A Sensitive Person

I wonder when did being sensitive get a bad reputation and why does being sensitive tend to make others uncomfortable? After all, Jesus showed us how to use gifts like sensitivity, empathy and compassion for the Kingdom of God.

Why I’m Glad to be A Sensitive Person

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Summer Disability Ministry Recap: Podcast EP 111

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Summer Disability Ministry Recap: Podcast EP 111

Sandra Peoples talks with Julie Hernandez, the Disability Ministry Director at her. They discuss the good and the challenging parts of their summer activities in Disability Ministry.

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The Kairos Time for Your Mental Health Ministry: Podcast Episode 109

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The Kairos Time for Your Mental Health Ministry: Podcast Episode 109

Do you struggle with God’s timing? Do you have a ministry dream that you don’t know how to get started? The Mental Health and the Church conference may be just the place and time where God will bring your dreams into focus.

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Summer Schedule, Summer Vibe: Podcast Ep. 108

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Summer Schedule, Summer Vibe: Podcast Ep. 108

In less than 8 minutes, Beth shares her summer vibe, suggests three events your church could try this summer, tells you about her summer serving gig, and issues four invitations from Key Ministry.

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Accessible Bible Story Instruction with Cortney Jenkins and Laura Deeken: Podcast EP 107

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Accessible Bible Story Instruction with Cortney Jenkins and Laura Deeken: Podcast EP 107

One of the biggest challenges in inclusive ministry is meeting the needs of diverse learners. Today on the podcast, Sandra interviews Cortney Jenkins from Awe & Wonder and Laura Deeken from The Adapted Word about easy ways to make our lessons more accessible and about the resources they provide to help support every student in your ministry. 

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Book Club Chat 3 with Steve Grcevich & Lamar Hardwick: Podcast EP 106

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Book Club Chat 3 with Steve Grcevich & Lamar Hardwick: Podcast EP 106

Dr. Steve Grcevich sits down and interviews Dr. Lamar Hardwick on his new book How Ableism Fuels Racism. This is the final part of a 3-part series.

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Disabilities in Heaven: Podcast Episode 103

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Disabilities in Heaven: Podcast Episode 103

Will all aspects of disability be erased in heaven? Sandra Peoples looks at applicable biblical passages and shares her thoughts in this episode!

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Book Club Chat Pt. 2 with Steve Grcevich & Lamar Hardwick: Podcast Episode 102

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Book Club Chat Pt. 2 with Steve Grcevich & Lamar Hardwick: Podcast Episode 102

Dr. Steve Grcevich sits down and interviews Dr. Lamar Hardwick on his new book How Ableism Fuels Racism. This is Part 2 of a 3-part series!

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Looking Back, Looking Forward: From DATC to MHATC: Podcast Episode 101

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In this episode of Key Ministry the Podcast, Catherine Boyle shares a peek into some of details of the upcoming Mental Health and the Church 2024 conference, September 26 - 27, 2024, in Cleveland, OH.