Category Archives: Key Ministry

Growing up with a sibling with special needs…Inclusion Fusion Library

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Dr. G

Colleen Swindoll-Thompson asked her adult children to speak on the challenges siblings experience when a brother or sister experiences a disability. Siblings are often forgotten, judged, misunderstood, and suffer many challenges. Colleen’s children (Ashley, Austin and Cody) shared their experiences growing up with a brother with significant special needs. Continue reading →

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What we want for Christmas…and it won’t cost you any money!

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Dr. G

At this point in our ministry development, Facebook fans may be a more valuable gift to us than cash contributions. Experts debate the value of Facebook fans, but recent estimates report a single fan may be worth up to $174 to a retailer. We can’t put a price on the value of inviting a family of a child with mental illness, trauma or a developmental disability to connect with their larger family in Christ through the ministry of a local church, but every “like” helps us expand the impact of Key Ministry for the Kingdom! Continue reading →

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Key Ministry featured at Insight for Living!

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Dr. G

In our interview, Colleen and I had the opportunity to discuss the challenges families face in attending church when kids have mental illnesses Continue reading →

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Four Key Initiatives…Key Ministry 2.0

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Dr. G

Our team has felt led to pursue four specific ministry initiatives in the coming year…I’ll introduce the four initiatives today. Continue reading →

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The Greater Miracle: Bryan Roe…Inclusion Fusion Library

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Dr. G

Throughout his deep struggle with Tourette’s Syndrome, Bryan has wrestled with these questions and found comfort through one crucial truth in the Scriptures: God can use everyone-even those with special needs-to make his love known to the world. Continue reading →

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Thankful for the opportunity to serve…

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Dr. G

In my day job as a physician, I have the opportunity to do work of significance. The work we get to do through Key Ministry will have eternal significance. Continue reading →

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Knowledge, innovation and experience…Key Ministry 2.0

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Dr. G

Knowledge and experience compliment calling and giftedness. Continue reading →

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“Broken Needs Fixed”: John and Ann Holmes…Inclusion Fusion Library

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Dr. G

The mentality of being success driven or image driven just doesn’t exist at A Restoration Church. When the people you spend most of your time with and who are your closest friends have special needs, there isn’t the same level of expectations/demands that we have encountered in more “typical” ministry venues.
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Key Ministry 2.0…The environment in which we serve

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Dr. G

Today, we’ll introduce three overarching trends that will shape our approach to ministry in the years ahead, along with some additional factors we’ll be taking into consideration as we form our strategy. Continue reading →

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Key Ministry 2.0…What do we value?

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Dr. G

Scripture teaches that ALL of us who are part of the church have unique gifts and talents to contribute to God’s Kingdom…including those with disabilities and their families. Continue reading →

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