Key Ministry the Podcast

Dec 12 2024 131 ep. 16 mins 11
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Each week, Key Ministry: The Podcast hosts Dr. Lamar Hardwick, Beth Golik, Sandra Peoples, Garett Wall, and Catherine Boyle will cover topics related to disability and mental health. 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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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

Summer Interns for Your Disability Ministry: Podcast EP 128

Dec 05 2024 24 mins  
Sandra Peoples 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!Find the full show-notes at: www.keyministry.org/podcast

Mental Illness and How it Draws Us Closer to God with Sergei Marchenko: Podcast EP 127

Nov 28 2024 37 mins  
Elaina sits down with Pastor Sergei Marchenko to discuss his experience with mental illness both in his home and church. Pastor Sergei shares hope for the hurting and discussed the importance of mental health awareness in the church, and from the pulpit.Find the full show-notes at: www.keyministry.org/podcast

How to Care for Caregiving Families with Lisa Jamieson: Podcast Ep 126

Nov 21 2024 48 mins  
Elaina sits down and talks with Lisa Jamieson from Walk Right In Ministries about family caregivers, the holidays, and ways the church can better support them. Find the full show-notes at: www.keyministry.org/podcast

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

Nov 14 2024 28 mins  
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.Find the full show-notes at: www.keyministry.org/podcast

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

Nov 07 2024 8 mins  
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.Find the full show-notes at: www.keyministry.org/podcast

Prepping for the Holidays, a Pastor & Parent Perspective with Sergei Marchenko

Oct 24 2024 50 mins  
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!Find the full show-notes at: www.keyministry.org/podcast

Wrap-Around Mental Health Support: 4 Steps Any Church Can Take: Podcast EP 123

Oct 17 2024 9 mins  
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.Find the full show-notes at: www.keyministry.org/podcast

Kelly & Daniel Rosati Panel Discussion: Podcast EP 121

Oct 10 2024 20 mins  
At Mental Health & the Church Conference 2024, Dr. Steve Grcevich interviewed Kelly & her son Daniel Rosati on their experience with Schizophrenia, their powerful testimony of Jesus' grace, and how the church can support families like theirs.Find the full Show-Notes at: www.keyministry.org/podcast

Ministry Callings & Qualifications: Podcast EP 120

Oct 03 2024 9 mins  
Ministry Callings & Qualifications: 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 epis