Monthly Archives: February 2018

Inclusion Fusion LIVE – A disability ministry conference for church leaders AND families

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Dr. G

Registration is now open for Inclusion Fusion Live – a disability ministry conference hosted by Key Ministry  on April 20th-21st, 2018 at Bay Presbyterian Church in Bay Village, Ohio.  Continue reading →

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Mental illness and violence…What does the data say?

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Dr. G

If we could eradicate all mental illness, we would reduce acts of violence by approximately 4%. Continue reading →

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The stories you’ve shared about mental health and the church

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Dr. G

The most troubling aspect of the stories shared by Mary Ann and others is that their experiences reflect poorly upon the character of God as reflected through the words and actions of the church. We can and must do a lot better in sharing Christ’s love and the message of the Gospel with our friends and neighbors with mental illness and welcoming them into the fellowship of the church. Continue reading →

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Resources for readers of Mental Health and the Church

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Dr. G

Now that our model to assist churches in developing a mental health inclusion strategy is publicly available, I’d like to spread the word about some of the tools and resources our Key Ministry team has developed to assist readers serving on ministry teams seeking to implement the ideas presented in the book. Continue reading →

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For such a time as this… Mental Health and the Church

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Dr. G

Does God have a place for you in his movement to transform the way the church loves persons touched by mental illness? Has he positioned you to be an agent of change in your church? Is he calling you to serve people in your community hurting as a result of mental illness? Has he positioned you to come alongside someone with mental illness to help them to overcome challenges that make it hard for them to be part of a worship service, small group or Bible study?  Continue reading →

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