Category Archives: Key Ministry

What the Babylon Bee can teach the church about mental health ministry

Posted on June 3, 2019 by

He regularly provides a lighthearted, first-person perspective as a prominent individual in Christian culture whose ministry has been shaped by his mental health condition.  The Bee shines a spotlight on the challenges many people with anxiety experience in trying to be part of church. Continue reading →

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A letter to #MyYoungerSelf

Posted on May 20, 2019 by

The Child Mind Institute has launched the #MyYoungerSelf campaign during Mental Health Month to counter the stigma for the 1 in 5 children struggling with these disorders. This May actors, athletes, social influencers, business people and others are sending a message of hope about their experiences growing up with a mental health or learning disorder. Here’s a letter from the leader of our ministry team to an eleventh grade boy who was going through a difficult time.  Continue reading →

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Janet Parshall…Disability Ministry Champion

Posted on April 1, 2019 by

Janet’s long history of advocacy for persons with disabilities isn’t the only reason why I wanted her to have the opportunity to attend our conference and connect with the leaders and speakers in attendance. I knew Janet could speak into disability issues from the perspective of someone who has been there and done that. Continue reading →

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Making disability ministry training available to every church

Posted on March 11, 2019 by

Our team has a vision that every pastor, church staff member and volunteer ought to be able to access disability ministry training of the highest quality without having to travel further than a half-day drive from their home. Continue reading →

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Five reasons why you need to come to Inclusion Fusion Live

Posted on January 28, 2019 by

I’d like to share five compelling reasons why you need to block out the first weekend in April to join us in Cleveland to celebrate what God is doing in the field of disability ministry. Continue reading →

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Amplifying Small Voices – Inclusion Fusion Live 2019

Posted on December 19, 2018 by

We’re hoping to fill the church throughout the two days of IFL 2019  with pastors, ministry leaders and families from all across the U.S. for a time of prayer, worship, learning and collaboration for the purpose of helping individuals and families affected by disability to be welcomed and fully included in the worship and ministry offered through the local church. Our team would love for you to join us!
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A fun look at Key Ministry’s work with churches in 2018

Posted on November 26, 2018 by

The need for our ministry to churches is growing rapidly! Here’s a look at how we helped in 2018. Continue reading →

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Helping families discover their unexpected blessings

Posted on November 19, 2018 by

Sandra has written a remarkable book that will be a great source of comfort and encouragement through revealing “the joys and possibilities of life in a special needs family.” Continue reading →

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The “church kid” who fears she won’t be accepted

Posted on November 12, 2018 by

A conversation I had with a college student has been bothering me for the last couple of weeks. My interaction was indicative of the challenges churches will need to overcome if they are to truly become effective at welcoming and … Continue reading →

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Reasons for praise, reasons for prayer

Posted on November 5, 2018 by

Above all, we’re grateful to be part of a movement of God that’s so visibly transforming the ways in which churches minister with families affected by disability. Continue reading →

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