Author Archives: Dr. G

About Dr. G

Dr. Stephen Grcevich serves as President and Founder of Key Ministry, a non-profit organization providing free training, consultation, resources and support to help churches serve families of children with disabilities. Dr. Grcevich is a graduate of Northeastern Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), trained in General Psychiatry at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at University Hospitals of Cleveland/Case Western Reserve University. He is a faculty member in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at two medical schools, leads a group practice in suburban Cleveland (Family Center by the Falls), and continues to be involved in research evaluating the safety and effectiveness of medications prescribed to children for ADHD, anxiety and depression. He is a past recipient of the Exemplary Psychiatrist Award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Dr. Grcevich was recently recognized by Sharecare as one of the top ten online influencers in children’s mental health. His blog for Key Ministry, www.church4everychild.org was ranked fourth among the top 100 children's ministry blogs in 2015 by Ministry to Children.

A fun look at Key Ministry’s work with churches in 2018

Posted on November 26, 2018

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

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

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

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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Discovering God’s Purposes in Mental Illness

Posted on October 22, 2018

Is it possible that God might be using mental health concerns as an instrument for bringing about the salvation of those affected? What if God plans to use someone’s mental health condition…or the condition of a loved one as the means of connecting them with individuals and churches positioned to introduce them to the Gospel? Continue reading →

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An invitation to our readers to brainstorm about God’s purposes in mental illness

Posted on October 9, 2018

What teaching or reading have you come across that’s been helpful to you in better understanding God’s purposes in mental illness? Continue reading →

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Should I teach them the right way to care for patients?

Posted on October 1, 2018

Do I train them in the best way I know how to take care of the kids in their care, or do I tell them what they’ll need to know to give kids the level of care their insurance company is willing to pay for and to go home at night with a clear conscience? Continue reading →

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Redefine Grace: A Simple Christ-Centered Approach for Students

Posted on September 24, 2018

It is without question that many of us wonder where WE as individuals fit in to our ever-changing society. We may enter into each day with confusion, doubt and uncertainty and cannot help but search for our place. Regardless of … Continue reading →

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Advancing the cause of disability ministry

Posted on August 6, 2018

The scope and impact of our ministry – along with the ministry done by other like-minded organizations is exploding. Continue reading →

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It’s the hidden disabilities that keep kids out of church

Posted on July 23, 2018

The study found that the children most likely to be excluded from church are those with autism spectrum disorders and common mental health conditions – anxiety, depression, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder and ADHD. Continue reading →

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