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.

Can God use our anxiety for good?

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Dr. G

When we judge someone’s faith or spiritual life because of their anxiety, we ultimately push them into a place of shame. Shame drives people into hiding and not seeking and getting the help they need. Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety Disorders, Families, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Mental Health | Tagged anxiety, anxiety symptoms, church, Fuller Theological Seminary, God, good, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Rhett Smith, spiritual development, The Anxious Christian | 1 Comment

A journey of faith…Guest blogger Cathy Blatnik

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Dr. G

At one time, having Dominic make his First Holy Communion was something that I could only dream about. On May the third, it became a reality. Continue reading →

Posted in Autism, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Stories | Tagged Autism, Bountiful Plate, Cathy Blatnik, children's ministry, Disability Ministry, First Communion, Key Ministry, Special Needs Ministry, Stories | Leave a comment

Time, talent and treasure

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Dr. G

For us to do the ministry we do with a relatively limited budget, it’s absolutely essential for our supporters to contribute their time, talent and treasure in support of the mission. Continue reading →

Posted in Key Ministry | Tagged Annual Fund, Key Ministry, service opportunities, stewardship, talent, time, treasure | Leave a comment

A shocking statistic…

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Dr. G

Nearly 61% of our attendees with a disability or a family member with a disability reports the experience of being unable to attend church as a result of that disability. Continue reading →

Posted in Inclusion, Inclusion Fusion, Key Ministry | Tagged church attendance, Disability, Disability Ministry, disability ministry programs, Inclusion Fusion, Key Ministry, statistics | Leave a comment

Goin’ to California…

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Dr. G

Joni’s full vision for disability ministry will be on display at the Global Access Conference 2015, to be held this coming February 17-20 at Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village, CA.
Continue reading →

Posted in Key Ministry, Mental Health, Resources, Training Events | Tagged Amy Simpson, Cameron Doolittle, Christen Morrow-Ara, church, conferences, Disability Ministry, Disability Ministry Movement, Emily Colson, Global Access Conference, Inclusion, Jeff McNair, Joni and Friends, Joni Eareckson Tada, Ryan Wolfe, Training | Leave a comment

Leading online support groups…Lorna Bradley

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Dr. G

Online support groups create pathways of connection and support for even the most isolated of special needs parents. Continue reading →

Posted in Families, Key Ministry, Resources, Strategies | Tagged Disability Ministry, Hope and Healing Institute, internet ministry, Key Ministry, Lorna Bradley, online church, Online support groups, Special Needs Ministry | 1 Comment

The FDA finally takes action on a problem with generic ADHD medication

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Dr. G

Based on an analysis of data, FDA has concerns about whether or not two approved generic versions of Concerta tablets (methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets), used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults and children, are therapeutically equivalent to the brand-name drug. Continue reading →

Posted in ADHD, Controversies, Mental Health | Tagged ADHD, Concerta, Daytrana, FDA, Focalin XR, generics, Kudco, Mallinkcrodt, medication, methylphenidate, Stephen Grcevich MD | Leave a comment

Winding down Inclusion Fusion…

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Dr. G

We’ll be featuring Joni’s Keynote video, Colleen’s interview with Joni and Ken Tada that many registrants missed last night, and presentations from Mike Woods, Emily Colson and Beth Golik. If you have a question about special needs/disability ministry, bring it. If you’re a parent/caregiver and you want to chat about your experience of church, c’mon in. We’ll be hanging out until approximately 10 PM Eastern. Continue reading →

Posted in Inclusion Fusion, Key Ministry, Resources | Tagged Beth Golik, children's ministry, Colleen Swindoll-Thompson, Disability Ministry, Emily Colson, Inclusion Fusion, Joni Eareckson Tada, Ken Tada, Key Ministry, Mike Woods, online chat, Special Needs Ministry | 2 Comments

A special night ahead…

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Dr. G

We’re going to be sharing (approximately 9:55 Eastern time) a video interview Colleen Swindoll-Thompson conducted recently with Joni and Ken Tada. Continue reading →