#Disability&theChurch2025, podcast
Elaina Marchenko
Reasons to Celebrate! Podcast EP 130

Elaina sits down and shares a few of the many reasons we have to celebrate here at Key Ministry this year. We are so grateful for all that the Lord has done in and through our ministry in 2024, and we can’t wait to see what he does in 2025!

Reasons to Celebrate! Podcast EP 130
Care and Support, Hidden Disabilities, Autism, Spiritual Development
Key Ministry
Why I’m Glad to be A Sensitive Person

I wonder when did being sensitive get a bad reputation and why does being sensitive tend to make others uncomfortable? After all, Jesus showed us how to use gifts like sensitivity, empathy and compassion for the Kingdom of God.

Why I’m Glad to be A Sensitive Person
Disability Ministry, Key Ministry, Training Events
Stephen Grcevich MD
Key Ministry in 2024 - A year of unprecedented ...

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.

Key Ministry in 2024 - A year of unprecedented impact
Care and Support, Church Support, Disability Ministry, Families, Hope, podcast, Sandra Peoples
Sandra Peoples
Including Special-Needs Families in Your ...

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!

Including Special-Needs Families in Your Church's Christmas Activities: EP 129
Autism, Care and Support, Disability Theology, Parents, Resources, Special Needs Parenting
Sunita Theiss
Biblical Truths for Neurodivergent Kids: ...

Every child is wonderfully unique, created by God with love and intention. For kids who experience and process the world differently, hearing affirmations rooted in God’s truth can be a powerful reminder of their worth and purpose.

Biblical Truths for Neurodivergent Kids: Affirmations for Every Journey

Disability Ministry

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Why the Home Group Model Is Challenging for Families Caring for Someone with a Disability: Podcast Episode 074

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Why the Home Group Model Is Challenging for Families Caring for Someone with a Disability: Podcast Episode 074

In this week’s podcast, Sandra Peoples’ shares four suggestions for how to make sure caregiving families are included in a church home group or community group model!

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An Opening for Ministry Through Death's Door: Podcast Episode 073

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An Opening for Ministry Through Death's Door: Podcast Episode 073

In this week’s episode, Garett looks at one of the unexpected ways God has used his church to provide hope and comfort for the disability community. He also examines some of the ways God can use our churches to shepherd others through the deepest and most difficult valleys in life.

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A Chat with Joan Borton on MarriageAbility: Podcast Episode 071

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A Chat with Joan Borton on MarriageAbility: Podcast Episode 071

In this week’s episode, Beth Golik sits down with Joan Borton, author of MarriageAbility, a new book that engages the reality disability puts on the marriage relationship, through the real-life, and often humorous, stories of couples living with disability.

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Ten Books for Disability Ministry Leaders: Podcast Episode 70

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Ten Books for Disability Ministry Leaders: Podcast Episode 70

Fall is a great time to read a good book! In this episode, Sandra shares 10 books for disability ministry leaders in the areas of family care, theology of disability, and ways to strengthen your inclusion practices! 

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Five Truths of Disability Theology: Podcast Episode 069

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Five Truths of Disability Theology: Podcast Episode 069

Knowing and understanding what the Bible says about disability is pivotal as we strive to be better equipped for the lifelong journey with our friends and families in the disability community. In this week’s episode, Garett discusses the topic of disability theology while focusing on a few verses from Scripture that have been helpful for him and his family.

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Four Aspects of Protection to Help Find Your Ministry Purpose - Podcast EP 068

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Four Aspects of Protection to Help Find Your Ministry Purpose - Podcast EP 068

Is God stirring something in you, perhaps drawing you into ministry work? In today’s podcast, Catherine shares four aspects of God’s protection that can help you discern and fulfill this calling, while living a life impacted by disabilities.

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Planning for Safety: Podcast Episode 067

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Planning for Safety: Podcast Episode 067

In today’s episode, Beth poses the question: do your volunteers know the plan if there’s an emergency situation in the church building such as a fire or an armed intruder? Does your church have a plan? Now is the time to create a plan that we hope and pray you’ll never need to implement.

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What the Church Can Learn from the Disability Community

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What the Church Can Learn from the Disability Community

As a senior pastor, I often tell my congregation, the church is “the ongoing witness of Jesus Christ in a broken and hurting world.” When we think about the church and the disability community, we often think about what the disability community needs from the church. I wonder, though, what does the church need from the disability community?

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4 Steps for Success for Ministry Volunteers: Podcast Episode 066

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4 Steps for Success for Ministry Volunteers: Podcast Episode 066

As ministry leaders, we are responsible for a team of volunteers. There are four steps we can take to help them feel successful in their role. In this episode, Sandra will share those four steps so we can support our volunteers and help them feel equipped and empowered in their ministry callings.

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Rapid-Fire Q&A: Podcast Episode 065

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Rapid-Fire Q&A: Podcast Episode 065

In this week’s episode, all four of our regular hosts are recording together to answer some rapid-fire questions, round-robin style. Do you want to hear about our favorite books, podcast, and ministry stories? Then this episode is for you.