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.

Twenty ways our ministry made a difference in 2020

Posted on November 23, 2020

Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I … Continue reading →

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A plan to help hurting churches help hurting families

Posted on November 17, 2020

These are some of our guiding principles for expanding disability ministry in a shrinking church in the years ahead. Continue reading →

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Caring well for persons with mental health struggles in our churches

Posted on September 27, 2020

We’d love for you to learn more about caring for the people of your church who are hurting while getting yourself and your ministry colleagues support for your own mental health and the mental health of your family during a challenging season of ministry.
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The best at what she does

Posted on September 15, 2020

I want Barb to know how much we value her and the gifts she’s given to us and everyone else serving in the disability ministry field. Continue reading →

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An event promoting mentally healthy pastors and churches

Posted on September 1, 2020

We’re hosting an event combining an online retreat for pastors and church staff with a mental health ministry conference. Continue reading →

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The five kids I’m most concerned about this fall

Posted on August 24, 2020

Based upon my observations from thirty years as a child psychiatrist, here are five groups of kids I’m most concerned about this school year. Continue reading →

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Ministry in a post-Coronavirus world

Posted on July 20, 2020

Change that would have occurred gradually over the next ten years will take place in the next 12-24 months thanks to the disruption from COVID. 
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A new mental health resource for churches from an unlikely place

Posted on June 22, 2020

Compassion in Action: A Guide for Faith Communities Serving People Experiencing Mental Illness is now available as a free download through the HHS website. Continue reading →

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Why families think online church is indispensable for disability ministry

Posted on June 15, 2020

If your church is has an online presence and an interest in disability ministry, your online presence needs to be a critical component of your disability ministry strategy.
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Race, reconciliation, disability and the church

Posted on June 4, 2020

We know the lives of our Black brothers and sisters are precious to God. It’s important they know their lives matter to us. Continue reading →

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