Ministry
OUR MINISTRY PHILOSOPHY
Advance inclusion.
Empower churches.
Make disciples.
Key Ministry’s philosophy is to collaboratively advance the cause of disability and mental health ministry by sharing resources, leveraging technology, and expanding the movement’s reach—empowering churches and partners to create inclusive environments where everyone can serve and be served.
OUR MINISTRY PHILOSOPHY
Advance inclusion.
Empower churches.
Make disciples.
Key Ministry’s philosophy is to collaboratively advance the cause of disability and mental health ministry by sharing resources, leveraging technology, and expanding the movement’s reach—empowering churches and partners to create inclusive environments where everyone can serve and be served.
It emphasizes creating inclusive environments where every person, regardless of their physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges, can fully participate in the life of the church, experience the love of Christ, and grow in faith. By addressing disabilities that are often unseen (such as anxiety, depression, autism, PTSD, and ADHD), we help churches understand and minister to the diverse needs of all individuals, ensuring no one is left behind.
Unlike disability ministry, which may address a broader range of physical and cognitive impairments, mental health ministry specifically addresses conditions like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. By recognizing the often unseen struggles of mental health (such as chronic stress, mood disorders, or personality disorders), we help churches provide a safe space for individuals to encounter Christ and receive holistic care for their mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
It focuses on creating a safe, supportive environment where healing and spiritual growth can occur. By addressing the effects of both visible and unseen trauma (such as abuse, neglect, combat-related PTSD, or adverse childhood experiences), we help churches provide care that acknowledges the deep, often hidden wounds people carry, allowing them to experience God’s love and restoration.
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Conferences
Our conferences equip church leaders and volunteers to better serve individuals and families impacted by disability, mental health challenges, and trauma. Through keynote sessions, workshops, and collaborative discussions, we provide practical tools and resources to create more welcoming and inclusive church environments. These gatherings encouragement, equiping, networking and more, all for the purpose of bringing together church leaders.
Training
Our training fosters learning through digital resources, group discussions, and collaborative networking opportunities. Events like IdeaShare and Disability Ministry roundtables create spaces where church leaders can exchange ideas, share challenges, and develop strategies together. This dynamic, community-based approach helps churches build practical knowledge and strengthen their ministry efforts.
Coaching
Our coaching offers personalized, one-on-one guidance for church leaders and teams looking to develop or strengthen their disability, mental health, and trauma ministries. Through ongoing support and tailored advice, we help churches navigate specific challenges, implement best practices, and create long-term strategies for fostering inclusive environments that reflect the love of Christ.
Resources
Our resources provide churches with practical tools, guides, and materials to support disability, mental health, and trauma ministries. From downloadable curriculum to how-to guides and video tutorials, we offer a wide range of free, accessible resources that help churches create welcoming and inclusive spaces for all individuals and families.
RESOURCES
Loving Others from the Inside Out: Soul, Spirit, and Body
Boundless Hope: Creating Church Spaces Where Every Child Belongs with Kim Botto Ep 150
Inclusion for Every Age: Empowering Adults with Disabilities in Ministry Ep 149
From Exclusion to Embrace: Creating Churches Where Everyone Belongs with Dr. Erik Carter Ep 148
From Dream to Kitchen: How a Teen’s Vision Is Empowering All Abilities Through Cooking w/ Ivy from Cooking Capable Ep 147
Don’t Let These 5 Things Ruin Your Life, Family, and Marriage
We Didn’t Just Come Here to Read: The Power of Pursuit with Lamar Hardwick EP 146
Disability and the Church Conference 2025 RECAP EP 145
How Curiosity and a Few New Strategies Can Expand the Kingdom with Kim Botto EP 144
6 Helps When Launching Capable Adult Children with Special Needs
Loving Others from the Inside Out: Soul, Spirit, and Body
How do we value those that we love in our life? By touching them appropriately and lovingly in body, soul, and spirit where we learn the key to connection. Studies have been done observing children in orphanages who have been given food and are kept clean and healthy...
Boundless Hope: Creating Church Spaces Where Every Child Belongs with Kim Botto Ep 150
In this episode of the Key Ministry Podcast, Dr. Steve Grcevich speaks with Kim Botto about her book Boundless Hope, which equips churches to better welcome and support children with hidden disabilities, trauma histories, and big emotions. Kim shares personal stories,...
Inclusion for Every Age: Empowering Adults with Disabilities in Ministry Ep 149
Sandra shares a clip from an interview with Anthony Emerson, Spiritual Life Director at The Brookwood Community—a nonprofit residential and vocational community for adults with disabilities in the Houston area. Although Brookwood is not a church, Sandra highlights the...
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