Category Archives: Key Ministry

What if Mom is depressed?

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Dr. G

An argument can be made that it’s very important to get the entire family to church if any member of that family is affected by depression. So, what can the local church or individuals from the local church do to help mom (or dad) and the entire family? Continue reading →

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Are you prepared to encounter your rooster?

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Dr. G

I worry that my own faith and the faith of many of my fellow Christians is a mile wide and an inch deep. It’s one thing to profess one’s faith in front of a room filled with like-minded people. It’s another thing when there might be a price attached to that profession. Continue reading →

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Autism resources for ministry leaders and families

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Dr. G

Key Ministry has developed an array of resources for pastors, church staff members, volunteers and families interested in supporting kids with autism spectrum disorders. We encourage you to share these resources freely with church leaders or families that would find them helpful. Continue reading →

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The Benedict Option

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Dr. G

In short, we are going to have to be the church, without compromise, no matter what it costs. Continue reading →

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Is past experience of church a barrier for persons with mental illness and their families?

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Dr. G

I suspect that past experiences of church may be a major barrier to current church involvement for many adults with a history of mental illness or parents of children or teens with significant mental health conditions. Continue reading →

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What the church can learn from a basketball game

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Dr. G

What would our churches look like if we valued the gifts and talents of all of our members and celebrated the work accomplished by the Holy Spirit through them in the way that Louisville High School demonstrated to two of their athletes? Continue reading →

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Jeff McNair: Eight Questions to Guide the Next Steps for Your Disability Ministry

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Dr. G

“Better has no endpoint.” Whatever stage we are at in our ministry work or our own walk with Christ, we recognize we are on a continuum. Continue reading →

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We’re starting a new group for leaders in mental health inclusion ministry

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Dr. G

Our crew at Key Ministry is starting a Facebook group for leaders interested in advancing the cause of mental health inclusion ministry. Continue reading →

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YOU Want ME to Run the Special Needs Ministry? Cindi Ferrini

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Dr. G

BUT, if your church is considering getting a Special Needs Ministry off the ground, here are some things to consider for choosing the right person to get that ministry going: Continue reading →

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Our ministry blueprint for 2017

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Dr. G

It makes me happy to think about other families having a strong faith foundation when the winds and waves of contemporary life come crashing against the shore. Continue reading →

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