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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!

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.

Prepping for the Holidays, a Pastor & Parent Perspective with Sergei Marchenko: Podcast EP 123

Prepping for the Holidays, a Pastor & Parent Perspective with Sergei Marchenko: Podcast EP 123

This week Elaina, from Key Ministry, sits down with Sergei Marchenko, Lead Pastor of Chatham Bible Church, and Special Needs Parent. They discuss preparing for the holiday season, church inclusion, special needs parenting and more!

Wrap-Around Mental Health Support: 4 Steps Any Church Can Take: Podcast EP 122

 Wrap-Around Mental Health Support: 4 Steps Any Church Can Take: Podcast EP 122

In this episode of Key Ministry the Podcast, Catherine Boyle shares 4 steps any church can take when an individual or family has a significant mental health need that may require ongoing church support.

One Body, One Spirit with Jason Epps and Paul Pettit: Podcast Episode 116

One Body, One Spirit with Jason Epps and Paul Pettit: Podcast Episode 116

Sandra Peoples interviews Jason Epps and Paul Pettit about their book, One Body, One Spirit: Disability & Community in the Church. Hear about their friendship and how Jason's challenges with church accessibility led to them writing this book together. 

New Operations Director! An Interview with Larah Roberts: Podcast Episode 115

New Operations Director! An Interview with Larah Roberts: Podcast Episode 115

Elaina Marchenko sits down to interview Larah Roberts, the new Operations Director here at Key Ministry. Larah shares her heart for disability ministry, and her experience as a Special Needs mom.

5 Phases of Disability Parenting & How Churches Can Support Families in Each Phase: Podcast EP 114

5 Phases of Disability Parenting & How Churches Can Support Families in Each Phase: Podcast EP 114

Parents go through five phases as they raise their children with disabilities. It’s helpful for ministry leaders to understand these phases so we know better how to support families in these different seasons. In this episode, Sandra Peoples shares characteristics of the phases, the needs parents have in each one, and how the church can support them along the way. 

Summer Disability Ministry Recap: Podcast EP 111

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.