• Reasons to Celebrate: EP 130
    Dec 19 2024

    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

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    5 mins
  • Including Special-Needs Families in Your Church's Christmas Activities: Podcast Episode 129 (Re-run)
    Dec 12 2024

    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!

    Find the full Show-Notes at: www.keyministry.org/podcast

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    11 mins
  • Summer Interns for Your Disability Ministry: Podcast EP 128
    Dec 5 2024

    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

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    25 mins
  • Mental Illness and How it Draws Us Closer to God with Sergei Marchenko: Podcast EP 127
    Nov 28 2024

    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

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    37 mins
  • How to Care for Caregiving Families with Lisa Jamieson: Podcast Ep 126
    Nov 21 2024

    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

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    48 mins
  • A Conversation with Lauren Hickman from Hope Allen Center: Podcast EP 125
    Nov 14 2024

    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

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    29 mins
  • Strategies for Small and Normative Sized Churches with Sandra Peoples: Podcast EP 124
    Nov 7 2024

    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

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    9 mins
  • Prepping for the Holidays, a Pastor & Parent Perspective with Sergei Marchenko
    Oct 24 2024

    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

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    51 mins