Key Ministry

Key Ministry promotes meaningful connection between churches and families of kids with disabilities

We embrace our role as leaders among like-minded individuals, organizations and congregations in the movement to welcome and include persons with disabilities and their families in the life of the local church. Key Ministry serves a unique role in connecting churches with families of children with “hidden disabilities”… mental illness, trauma and developmental disabilities. Operating Principles...

We provide as many products and services as possible free of charge. Ministry is done best by a team…no person or organization gets all the gifts! We “expand the circle” of the disability ministry movement by including persons inside and outside the church. We seek opportunities to collaborate with like-minded ministries. We create platforms to advance the cause of disability ministry and share them with other leaders. We actively seek to maximize the impact of our ministry through application of technology.

11/19/2025

🗓️ Are you already mapping out next year’s church calendar?

We are here to help you make sure every gathering is truly welcoming!

💛 Our Accessible Events Planning Worksheet helps you:
-Brainstorm event ideas that fit your church’s context.
-Identify potential barriers families impacted by disability might face.
-Consider the resources and strengths your church already has.
-Capture practical next steps for making your event welcoming and gospel-focused.

🔗 Want the downloadable worksheet? Check it out through this link: https://keyministry.org/resources/

11/18/2025

Ever feel like your volunteer team is running on fumes? 😅 You’re not failing, this is a real challenge every minister has or will face at some point.

That’s why our next Key Ministry Roundtable is all about Recruiting & Retaining Volunteers.

🗓️ Tomorrow, November 19th
⏰ 12pm ET / 11am CT / 9am PT
💻 Free on Zoom

Come for practical ideas, honest conversation, and encouragement from leaders who get it. You’ll walk away with strategies you can put into action right away and a reminder that you’re not alone in this work.

👉 Save your spot at keyministry.org/events

11/17/2025

What if your church is unintentionally leaving someone on the sidelines? 🤔

Key Ministry's founder, Dr. Stephen Grcevich, joined The Perspective to talk about how well-intentioned churches can still create barriers, and what it looks like to break them down to build a community where every person belongs. 💙

Watch the full conversation through this link: https://youtu.be/7uIq278sRnU?si=6mb2kvCqCAoaDXQU

11/11/2025

Supporting neurodiverse teens in your church's student ministry doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.

Our new resource, “Ten Tips for Supporting Neurodiverse Teens in Your Youth Ministry" offers simple, practical strategies to help autistic and neurodivergent teens feel seen, valued, and included in your ministry.

💡 Download the resource through this link: https://keyministry.org/resources/

11/07/2025

Ever wonder how to include neurodiverse students in youth ministry?
In this week’s episode, host Sandra Peoples shares compassionate, practical ways churches can support teens with autism, ADHD, and sensory-processing differences. This is a must-listen for every youth leader who wants to build places of belonging for all students.

👉 Highlights:
What “neurodiversity” means and why it’s increasingly common among today’s teens.
Common challenges neurodiverse students face in church environments.
Three ministry models for including and discipling neurodiverse teens.
How to encourage students to find their identity in Christ rather than in a diagnosis.
Practical next steps for youth pastors and leaders who want to support these families well.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, or tap the link in our bio!

11/06/2025

💬 "We have enough volunteers," said no ministry leader ever.

This month’s Key Ministry Roundtable is all about Recruiting & Retaining Volunteers.

Join us as we share practical wisdom and fresh ideas to help you:
✅ Recruit new volunteers with confidence
✅ Re-engage and affirm the ones you already have
✅ Build sustainable systems that prevent burnout
✅ Match gifts and roles for long-term impact

📅 Wednesday, November 19, 2025
⏰ 12 PM EST
💻 Free & Virtual via Zoom

👉 Save your spot at https://keyministry.org/events/

11/03/2025

Ready to make your church’s sensory room more welcoming and gospel-centered?
Our free Sensory Room Resource Sheet is your quick-start guide to creating a calming, engaging space where kids and adults with sensory needs can experience the love of Christ without sensory overwhelm.

Inside, you’ll find a list of trusted tools like liquid sensory tiles, crash pads, compression tunnels, and weighted blankets, all with direct links for easy ordering. Perfect for church leaders, ministry teams, and volunteers building inclusive environments.

💡 Follow this link to start transforming your space into one where everyone belongs: https://keyministry.org/resources/

11/02/2025

Get ready for a fresh dose of inspiration! Our next Idea Share tomorrow Monday, November 1st at 12 PM EST.

This gathering is designed for open discussion, collaboration, and brainstorming among disability ministry leaders— an informal space to bring your questions, challenges, and ideas to the table.

10/31/2025

Listen to the entire talk from our Disability & the Church - Ohio Tour Stop anywhere you stream podcast.

Larah Roberts taught on “Begin with the End in Mind.”

10/29/2025

💛 To learn more about the Wonderful Works mission please visit wonderfulworksministry.org

🔗 To access all our free resources please visit library.wonderfulworksministry.org

10/27/2025

When we talk about disability inclusion, siblings are part of the story.

They carry both the joy and the weight of growing up alongside a brother or sister with a disability—and they need support too.

From childhood through adulthood, siblings often play an important role in the life of their family member with a disability. Whether they’re sharing daily life or stepping into caregiving roles later on, their journey comes with unique challenges and opportunities for spiritual growth.

💛 The Church has a beautiful opportunity to make these siblings feel seen, heard, and supported through intentional disability ministry and family inclusion.

If you missed our Sibling Support Roundtable, don’t worry — you can still access our free Sibling Support Resource to help your church better serve families impacted by disability.

📘Follow this link to download this resource:
https://keyministry.org/resources/

10/24/2025

💡 What if repetition isn’t something to endure, but a gift to embrace?

In this week’s episode of the Key Ministry Podcast, Dr. Chris Hulshof reflects on Philippians 3:1 and what it teaches us about parenting, joy, and the beauty found in life’s repeated rhythms. Drawing from Scripture, personal experience, and the wisdom of G.K. Chesterton, he helps us see how repetition can mirror the steadfast heart of God, especially for parents of children impacted by disability. 💛

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, or tap the link in our bio!

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Westlake, OH
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