Disability Ministry

Key Ministry in 2024 - A year of unprecedented impact

Key Ministry in 2024 - A year of unprecedented impact

As 2024 comes to a close, we look back at some of the most impactful events and relationships we were part of this past year, highlight new resources we helped create over the past twelve months and look ahead to opportunities for advancing the Gospel in 2025 through supporting local churches in their ministry with the disability and mental health communities.

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

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 hers. But they don't have to feel different at church! With a few steps of consideration, she shares how families can feel included and valued. Let's make sure special-needs families can hear the message of hope this Christmas!

What I Am Thankful For As a Pastor with Disabilities

What I Am Thankful For As a Pastor with Disabilities

Ah, Thanksgiving. That festive time of year where we gather around the table with family, friends, or those who are like family to us to share in a feast of turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie and all the foods that can fit on one plate and then some. While Thanksgiving can be about the food and the endless hours of football on television, it also provides us an opportunity to give thanks to God for the blessings we have experienced in life.

A Conversation with Lauren Hickman from Hope Allen Center: Podcast EP 125

A Conversation with Lauren Hickman from Hope Allen Center: Podcast EP 125

In this episode, Lauren Hickman shares her personal journey and calling to disability ministry, describing how God has guided her every step of the way to serve families impacted by disability.

Strategies for Small and Normative Sized Churches with Sandra Peoples: Podcast EP 124

Strategies for Small and Normative Sized Churches with Sandra Peoples: Podcast EP 124

 In today’s episode, Sandra talks about the challenges small to normative-sized churches face in disability ministry and shares how the churches she’s been a part of have overcome these challenges.

Call for Speakers - Disability and the Church 2025

Call for Speakers - Disability and the Church 2025

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.

Ministry Callings & Qualifications: Podcast EP 120

Ministry Callings & Qualifications: Podcast EP 120

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

Disability & the Church 2025 Coming Soon! Podcast EP 119

Disability & the Church 2025 Coming Soon! Podcast EP 119

Larah Roberts goes back to the archives of Disability & the Church, and shares many compelling reasons for why you should plan to attend Disability & the Church 2025. We will be announcing the dates and location soon, so keep your eye out!

The Hanoi Beards are in the House! An Interview with Mike & Michelle Beard of Imago Work: Podcast Ep 117

The Hanoi Beards are in the House! An Interview with Mike & Michelle Beard of Imago Work: Podcast Ep 117

Mike & Michelle Beard from Imago Work in Vietnam, sit down with Beth in person to share about the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 strategy that launched the ministry and the ripple effects it’s had in Hanoi and beyond.