Monthly Archives: May 2016

“iPad church”

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Dr. G

Praise God that people who may not have been willing or able to set foot here on campus can hear the truth of God’s love for them. Continue reading →

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Five thoughts regarding marriage and depression…Gillian Marchenko

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Dr. G

Couples fighting mental illness often ask us what they can/should do when one spouse is depressed. Continue reading →

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Our first seven Facebook communities for families impacted by disability

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Dr. G

Editor’s note: This post was updated to reflect that SEVEN Facebook communities are now up and running for families of kids with disabilities, including a group led by Sandra Peoples for ministry families impacted by disability. Key for Families seeks … Continue reading →

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Our first seven Facebook communities for families impacted by disability

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Dr. G

This post was updated to reflect that SEVEN Facebook communities are now up and running for families of kids with disabilities, including a group led by Sandra Peoples for ministry families impacted by disability. Continue reading →

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Welcoming our new teammate…Beth Golik

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Dr. G

Beth Golik is joining our team as our new ministry coordinator. Continue reading →

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A fabulous resource for adoptive and foster families from iDisciple

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Dr. G

Our team at Key Ministry is very honored, along with five outstanding ministries…Back2Back Ministries, Bethany Christian Services, Christian Alliance for Orphans, Focus on the Family and Tapestry…to have been invited to contribute to a comprehensive array of online resources available through iDisciple – a “life theme” for adoptive and foster families. Continue reading →

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Gillian Marchenko…Re-engaging into life after a depressive episode

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Dr. G

Allowing myself to thaw, I find, takes way more guts than staying frozen. Frozen means no emotion. Frozen means lost days and weeks. Frozen means standing still, not thinking about others or myself. But now, the more I know, the more I work the program, the more I heal, the more I thaw. I drip emotion. I realize the toll my problems take on people around me that I love. And it hurts. Continue reading →

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Partnering with parents to display the works of God in special needs ministry

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Shannon

Because every child’s disability is unique, it’s vital to talk with each family to figure out the best ways to include their child in your church. Continue reading →

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Connecting with the Community: Stepping Outside the Church to Grow Your Ministry

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Dr. G

Recently, our church was the first host site for a Guinness World Record attempt for creating the world’s largest fingerprint painting aimed at raising awareness for playgrounds that are accessible for everyone, including those with disabilities.
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Updated…What do we know about gender non-conforming kids?

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Dr. G

We know that most kids with gender non-conformity become comfortable with their biological sex as they progress through childhood. For those who continue to experience significant gender discordance as adolescents, far too many will have experienced trauma, mental illness, social isolation, self-injury and suicidal thoughts.
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