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GOSPEL COLLABORATION

Together,
we can remove barriers so that ALL may know Christ.

At Key Ministry, we believe that the mission to reach every individual with the gospel is a shared responsibility. By partnering with churches, volunteers, and donors, we work collaboratively to remove obstacles that prevent people with disabilities, mental health challenges, and trauma from fully experiencing Christ’s love. Whether through your time, resources, or financial support, you can help us build more inclusive, welcoming churches where everyone has the opportunity to hear and respond to the gospel. Join us in this mission and be part of a movement that makes Christ accessible to all.

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CHURCH

Every church has the opportunity to reflect the heart of Christ by welcoming and discipling individuals and families impacted by disability, mental health, and trauma. Key Ministry equips churches with the resources, training, and support needed to remove barriers and create a culture of belonging. Whether you’re just starting or looking to grow your disability ministry, we’re here to help you take the next step.

Partner Orginization

Collaboration strengthens the mission of making the gospel accessible to all. Key Ministry partners with like-minded organizations to equip churches, share resources, and expand the impact of disability ministry. If your organization is passionate about inclusion and the gospel, let’s explore how we can work together.

Ministry Leaders

Leading a disability-inclusive ministry can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Key Ministry provides coaching, consulting, and community for pastors, ministry directors, and volunteers seeking to serve individuals with disabilities effectively. Join us for training, networking, and encouragement as we work together to build welcoming churches.

RESOURCES

Feb 07 2025

Disability Ministry Planning Calendar Ep 135

  It’s February, and we’ve all somewhat settled into 2025 and are ready to look ahead to what the year will bring. To help you prepare for your church’s steps of...
Dec 12 2024

Including Special-Needs Families in Your Church’s Christmas Activities: EP 129

Sandra Peoples grew up with a sister with Down syndrome and now has a teenager with level 3 autism, so she knows how different the holidays can feel for a family like...
Jul 30 2024

Shattering Myths: The Realities of FASD and Mental Health

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a complex developmental disability that affects a child exposed to alcohol prenatally. In the US, the prevalence is as high as...
Jul 16 2024

Disability Ministry Resources (Amazon Prime Day!)

Key Ministry strives to offer FREE resources and charge as little as possible for all other services, we aim to offer resources that are truly accessible for everyone;...
Jul 14 2022

How to Make your Event Planning Go from Stressful to Successful: Podcast Ep 011

In today’s episode, Beth Golik reflects on a recent church event and shares some strategies that will help take your event planning from stressful to...
Mar 30 2021

How to Create A Sensory Easter Story

As one of the most important times in the Christian calendar, Easter is a key teaching time for parents, as well as children’s and youth workers. But the big story of...
Jun 21 2020

A new mental health resource for churches from an unlikely place

Compassion in Action: A Guide for Faith Communities Serving People Experiencing Mental Illness is available as a free download through the HHS...
Sep 30 2019

A proliferation of disability ministry training

Our staff has developed a page on our website listing disability ministry and mental health ministry training opportunities throughout the Continental United...
Jul 23 2019

You Are Extraordinary

Every parent has a moment when they sit down face-to-face with their child to have an important conversation. The conversations may look a little different, but they...
Jun 20 2019

Five Things Churches with Thriving Disability Ministries Can Do To Help Others Get Started

If you’re a church that has an amazing disability ministry, here’s some practical things you can do to help extend your ministry beyond the walls of your own church,...
It’s Just a Fact, Not a Complaint

It’s Just a Fact, Not a Complaint

"It's just a fact, not a complaint." We say that so often. When sharing something that might come across as a compliant in the everyday care of our son (Joey) with special needs, when experiencing a challenging behavior, or relating some hardship that special needs...

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The Wedding Gift

The Wedding Gift

In May of last year, I got remarried to my current wife (Faith), having been divorced from my first wife - my son’s mom, several years ago. Following the divorce, I became a single parent to my disabled son Chris. While I doubted that new love could find me, I met...

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I’m Fine

I’m Fine

How often do we say, "I'm fine" when asked “How are you?” We know the answer: all the time. And we know why: It takes much too much effort and emotion at times to say how we really are. Sometimes the care, concerns, and challenges we deal with having a child(ren) with...

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PODCAST PEOPLE!

Are you looking for insights on disability, mental health, and the church?

Key Ministry: The Podcast aims to equip churches and ministry leaders to welcome and serve children, teens, and adults impacted by disability, mental illness, and trauma. Through engaging discussions, expert insights, and real-life stories, the podcast provides practical strategies, biblical encouragement, and innovative ideas to help churches create truly inclusive communities where all individuals can grow in their faith and belong.