Category Archives: Key Ministry

Why would they want to come to church?

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Dr. G

What would draw a family to church for whom church wasn’t part of their upbringing… especially when they have to overcome the complications of attending church with a child with a disability? Continue reading →

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Want to be a online worship host?

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Dr. G

Worship hosts play a critical role at Front Door. Continue reading →

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Observations from a Christian Psychiatrist…Elliot Rodger and the Santa Barbara Killings

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Dr. G

We know that vulnerable kids experience enormous harm from harsh words and bullying, and our schools and institutions have appropriately taken steps to protect them. But what about protecting vulnerable kids from the impact of the highly sexualized culture in which we live? I’ve treated a number of kids in recent years who exhibit the effects of trauma resulting from exposure to sexual material or situations fairly common to daily life.
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Treatment doesn’t eliminate the need for ongoing support…

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Dr. G

Clearly, good treatment can help the vast majority of kids and families impacted by mental illness. But treatment doesn’t always work as well as we would hope in the fallen, messed-up world we live in. And families need our support through every step of their journey. Continue reading →

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Families impacted by mental illness crave support from their church…

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Dr. G

The study points out a crying need on the part of families impacted by mental illness for help and support through their local church to facilitate inclusion and spiritual growth. Continue reading →

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Why are thousands of toddlers receiving ADHD medication?

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Dr. G

Why would a two or three year old NEED medication for ADHD?
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The secret to launching a missional special needs ministry

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Dr. G

But BIG is not always better…or most effective for creating a missional movement into the disability community. Continue reading →

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Thinking differently about kids and mental illness…

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Dr. G

One of the challenges in understanding the epidemic of mental illness in kids is that conditions such as anxiety disorders and ADHD may be disabling in some environments, but not others. Continue reading →

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The struggles families face to find good mental health services…

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Dr. G

Our team at Key Ministry seeks to help ministry leaders better appreciate the challenges families face in finding the proper help for their kids with emotional or behavioral disorders and offer resources when parents turn to churches in search of help.
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What’s causing the epidemic of mental illness in kids?

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Dr. G

Here are some of my hypotheses as to why over 20% of U.S. kids meet criteria for at least one mental disorder: Continue reading →

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