Mental Health
Where to Start
Step One
What does the Bible have to say about disability? What is prompting you to take this first step? Let's start with the big picture.
Step Two
Is your church leadership on board? What are some basic policies that you should consider? Let's get the basics in place and get your volunteers ready.
Step Three
Is your classroom a welcoming environment for students with sensory issues and learning differences? Equip your classroom & volunteers to better serve ALL students, including those with special needs.
Step Four
How can you educate and engage your congregation about being an inclusive church? Learn how to enlist voices other than your own to promote your ministry.
Step Five
It's time to take your ministry outside the walls of your church. Bless families in your community with Respite Events and other outreach activities.
Get Started
Download the Checklist
Looking to create or grow an inclusive ministry environment in your church? We’ve provided resources for you, no matter where you are in the process. Whether you are working on getting senior leadership on board or seeking to equip volunteers in your classrooms, we want to provide you with the vision and the hands-on resources to help your church welcome more families impacted by disability.
Download the Checklist to help you assess where to begin and what resources you’ll need. Then visit each Step, below, to view and download the appropriate resources. Want to walk through the Checklist or specific resources with a church consultant? Request a free consultation here.
WHAT DOES “MENTAL HEALTH” MEAN?
DISABILITY MINISTRY TRAINING
Tools & Resources
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Church Members
Mental Health & the Church
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How to Start a Disability Ministry
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Parents
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How to Start a Disability Ministry
Conferences
We bring together church leaders and families through conferences designed to inspire and equip them to welcome individuals impacted by disability.
Disability & the Church
The Disability and the Church (DATC) conference is a yearly in-person event that addresses disability, mental health, and church inclusion.
Mental Health & the Church
The Mental Health & the Church Conference equips church leaders with strategies to support individuals and families impacted by mental illness. Through expert-led discussions and “Quick Takes” sessions, attendees will gain insights on providing peer support, creating inclusive church environments, and collaborating with mental health professionals.
Regional Disability Events
The Disability & the Church Regional Events deliver the same high-impact training and practical strategies from our national conference—now in your backyard! These immersive, day-and-a-half experiences are designed to equip church leaders with the tools to create welcoming, gospel-centered communities for individuals and families impacted by disability. Walk away with fresh ideas, meaningful connections, and a renewed vision for inclusive ministry.
Collaboration
We provide tailored consulting and foster collaboration to help churches create effective disability inclusion strategies.
Monthly Virtual Roundtables
Key Ministry's Monthly Video Roundtables are designed for church leaders and ministry professionals to engage in focused, interactive discussions on disability and mental health ministry. These sessions offer practical solutions and peer support to address challenges and implement inclusive strategies, with the goal of fostering stronger, more supportive church communities.
IdeaShare
Key Ministry's IdeaShare is a collaborative forum aimed at sparking creativity and innovation in disability and mental health ministry. Its goal is to provide a platform where leaders can exchange new ideas, resources, and strategies to enhance church outreach, making ministries more impactful and accessible.
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Coaching
We offer free, practical resources to guide churches in embracing and supporting individuals with disabilities, mental health challenges, and trauma.
Mental Health & the Church
Churches across North America have struggled to minister effectively to individuals with common mental health conditions due to the lack of a widely accepted outreach model. In Mental Health and the Church, Dr. Stephen Grcevich offers a simple, flexible model for mental health inclusion, addressing seven barriers to church participation and providing strategies for families and churches to foster spiritual growth for those impacted by mental illness.
Checklist & Get Started with Special Needs & Disability Inclusion Ministry
Looking to create or expand an inclusive ministry in your church? Our resources are designed to support you, no matter where you are in the process. Whether you're gaining senior leadership support or equipping volunteers, we offer the vision and practical tools to help your church welcome more families impacted by disability.
Books We Recommend
Here are some recommended books that can help deepen your understanding and enhance your ministry to individuals and families impacted by disability and mental health conditions.