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
Care and Support, Sandra Peoples, Disability Ministry
Sandra Peoples
Summer Interns for Your Disability Ministry: ...

Sandra interviews Lexi Melia on her experiences as a disability ministry intern, and they share advice for ministry leaders who are looking for an intern for next summer!

Summer Interns for Your Disability Ministry: Podcast Ep 128
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Talk with Doc About Disability Ministry 101: Podcast Episode 092

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Talk with Doc About Disability Ministry 101: Podcast Episode 092

Beth sits down with Doc Hunsley, the founder and executive director of SOAR Special Needs Ministry, who will be leading a Ministry Intensive at the Disability & The Church 2024 conference. Doc shares his personal journey of becoming involved in disability ministry as well as his passion for helping churches take the next step towards disability inclusion. Doc's Ministry Intensive – Disability 101 – will cover various aspects of starting and enhancing a disability ministry, including volunteer recruitment, training, programming, and curriculum. Plus Beth learns a fact about Doc that she never would have guessed.

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Family Care Plans: Podcast Episode 091

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Family Care Plans: Podcast Episode 091

In episode 091 of Key Ministry the Podcast, Sandra shares an idea for organizing care for disability families in your church and how the parable of the Good Samaritan provides guiding principles for how and why we provide that care.

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The Power of Perspective and Flexibility in Ministry: Podcast Episode 090

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The Power of Perspective and Flexibility in Ministry: Podcast Episode 090

In this week’s episode, Garett reflects on how life experiences shape our ministry perspectives while looking at the importance of being flexible in ministry with the goal of reaching more people with the hope of Jesus. He encourages us consider and embrace a ministry approach similar to that of the four friends who found a way to take their paralyzed friend to Jesus rather than allowing our preferences to dictate how we operate our churches.

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An Interview with Lamar Hardwick on How Ableism Fuels Racism: Podcast Episode 089

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An Interview with Lamar Hardwick on How Ableism Fuels Racism: Podcast Episode 089

In today’s episode, Catherine Boyle interviews Dr. Lamar Hardwick about his newest book “How Ableism Fuels Racism: Dismantling the Hierarchy of Bodies in the Church.”

The Youth Mental Health Crisis: A Vision for the North American Church’s Response

The Youth Mental Health Crisis: A Vision for the North American Church’s Response

I’d like us to focus on the most important manifestation of the youth mental health crisis that the church needs to address, share a number of ideas for how local churches and individual Christians might care for and support the kids and families affected and consider what leaders within the institutions and ministries of the “Big C” church might do to promote the movement beginning to sprout to address the needs of kids and adults in our culture struggling with mental health issues.

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Four Indicators of Momentum Shift for Mental Health Ministry: Podcast Episode 088

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Four Indicators of Momentum Shift for Mental Health Ministry: Podcast Episode 088

When an impossible catch suddenly changes the direction and momentum of a game, the crowd ignites with joy and excitement. In a similar way, when ministry results start showing up, the impact is as great as that amazing catch in a game. Here are four indicators that mental health ministry is poised for a significant momentum shift.

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Putting Off and Putting On: Dealing with Ministry Envy

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Putting Off and Putting On: Dealing with Ministry Envy

As a disability ministry leader, do you ever feel like you are caught up in a “Bigger or Better Party?” Do you find yourself comparing the ministry God has given to you with the ministry work of others? Have you ever found yourself longing for your ministry work to be bigger or better? Or, perhaps, both bigger and better? Steph Hubach writes on ministry envy, and how we should put on love.

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My 3 Favorite Things About Night To Shine Podcast Episode: 087

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My 3 Favorite Things About Night To Shine Podcast Episode: 087

In this week’s episode of Key Ministry the Podcast, Beth Golik shares her 3 favorite things about Night to Shine. She shares the benefits not only for those who attend Night to Shine, but also the benefits for the church congregation and the surrounding communities!

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You’re Invited: Join the Mental Health Ministry Leaders Group

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You’re Invited: Join the Mental Health Ministry Leaders Group

One of Key Ministry’s most successful resources has been the SNAD Leaders Facebook group. SNAD stands for Special Needs and Disability ministry leaders. We would love for our group for Mental Health Ministry Leaders to accelerate mental health ministry as effectively as SNAD has been able to accelerate disability ministry. Here’s a quick article on what this group is about, and why you should join.

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Supporting Students with Invisible Disabilities Podcast Episode: 086

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Supporting Students with Invisible Disabilities Podcast Episode: 086

In this week’s episode of Key Ministry The Podcast, Sandra Peoples discusses hidden disabilities, and how we, as The Church, can better support these students with invisible disabilities.