Key Ministry the Podcast

Mar 06 2025 140 ep. 16 mins 11
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Each week, Key Ministry: The Podcast will cover topics related to disability and mental health ministry. You will deepen your theology of disability, learn ways to reach and support special needs families, and equip your staff and volunteers to make church more accessible to students and adults with disabilities and mental health diagnoses. Find out more at keyministry.org/podcast

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An Accessible Church is a Healthy Church EP138

Mar 06 2025 26 mins  
Sandra Peoples interviews Pastor Jim Roden, and they talk about the characteristics of accessible churches that help make them healthy churches. You'll be surprised by the last three!Find the full show-notes at: https://keyministry.org/2025/03/06/an-accessible-church-is-a-healthy-church-ep-138/ (https://keyministry.org/2025/03/06/an-accessible-church-is-a-healthy-church-ep-138/)

Living Out the Great Commission Within the Walls of the University, Dawn Allen from BUILD at Bethel University: EP 137

Feb 20 2025 36 mins  
Elaina chats with Dawn Allen, the director of Bethel University's BUILD program, a special program equipping and encouraging students with intellectual disabilities to attend college!Find the full show-notes at: https://keyministry.org/2025/02/20/living-out-the-great-commission-within-the-walls-of-the-university-dawn-allen-from-build-at-bethel-university-ep-137/ (https://keyministr

Finding KiND with Kari Baker: Podcast EP 136

Feb 13 2025 33 mins  
Elaina sits down with Kari Baker, author of Finding KiND: Discovering Hope and Purpose While Loving Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences, and talks about special needs parenting, autism spectrum, and supporting other families on the same journey.Go to www.keyministry.org/podcast for the full show-notes!

135: Help for Planning 2025 with Sandra Peoples

Feb 06 2025 14 mins  
It’s February, and we’ve all somewhat settled into 2025 and are ready to look ahead to what the year will bring. To help you prepare for your church’s steps of accessibility and inclusive events, we’ve created a Ministry Planning Calendar! In this episode, Sandra Peoples will walk you through ideas for planning ahead and praying for what God will do in 2025. Download your c

Supporting Families Affected by Disability with Rachael VerMeulen from A Little Extra Love: EP 134

Jan 30 2025 25 mins  
Elaina Marchenko sits down with Rachael VerMeulen from A Little Extra Love Ministries to talk about the reality for families affected by special needs, the need for disability support in Colorado, and what Rachael will be sharing at Disability & the Church Conference. (https://disabilityandthechurch.com)Find the full show-notes at: www.keyministry.org/podcast

Night to Shine, What You Need to Know! Podcast Ep: 133

Jan 23 2025 24 mins  
Larah Roberts sits down with Beth Golik and talks about the annual Night to Shine Event sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Beth gives a peek into what the event looks like and also shares how your church can prepare and host one of these events in your city!Find the full show-notes at: www.keyministry.org/podcast

Looking Back, Looking Ahead with Andrea Roseman from Access Ministry: Podcast EP 132

Jan 16 2025 32 mins  
Elaina sits down with Andrea Roseman from Access Ministry to discuss the wins of 2024, the changes she wants to make in 2025, and the way the Lord is working in and through Access Ministry.Find the full Show-notes at: www.keyministry.org/podcast

Your Ministry Wins from 2024 & Ministry Opportunities in 2025: EP 131

Jan 09 2025 11 mins  
Sandra Peoples shares praise reports from churches across the country as we celebrate what God is doing through accessible churches. She also shares the biggest challenges churches say they are facing in the new year and lists resources to help with each challenge.Go to www.keyministry.org/podcast for the full show-notes!

Reasons to Celebrate: EP 130

Dec 19 2024 5 mins  
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!Find the full shownotes at: www.keyministry.org/church4everychild

Including Special-Needs Families in Your Church's Christmas Activities: Podcast Episode 129 (Re-run)

Dec 12 2024 10 mins  
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