Category Archives: Key Ministry

Autism, Vaccines and Dr. Wakefield…follow-up

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Dr. G

While we don’t want disagreements over the causes and treatments of common emotional, behavioral or developmental disorders to distract us from our primary goal, children’s and student ministry leaders should have a solid understanding of current assessment and treatment methods. Continue reading →

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What Do Vaccines, Autism and Dr. Wakefield Have To Do With Christianity?

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Dr. G

When we stop seeking the truth, we stop seeking God. While I failed in reflecting grace in my Facebook post, I was angered by Dr. Wakefield’s deliberate attempt to misrepresent truth, and the harm that resulted to kids and families loved by God in the process. Continue reading →

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What Christmas is All About

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Dr. G

Charlie Brown’s tree reminds me a little of the kids we serve. People make lots of condescending remarks about the tree, along with the person who brought the tree, but with a little love, the tree turns out to be beautiful. Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday…To Jesus and Key Ministry

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Dr. G

I’ll be celebrating tonight a Savior who not only entered our world so that we could have an everlasting relationship with Him, but invites each of us to be part of His story as He executes His plan of redemption for redeeming a fallen world. Continue reading →

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All I Want For Christmas: Online Church Campuses for Families of Kids With “Issues”

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Dr. G

Technology affords us incredible opportunities to “rethink” how we’re sharing the Gospel with families impacted by disabilities. Continue reading →

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Counting the Cost…Is the Church Ready to Support Families Who Adopt?

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Dr. G

Is the church prepared to provide the resources and supports families called to this ministry will need to maintain their current level of church involvement and effectively shepherd their kids in the Christian faith? Continue reading →

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Are We Providing a Service or Leading a Movement? (Part Two)

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Dr. G

Key Ministry has a unique leadership role in the Movement in equipping the church to connect with families of kids with emotional or behavioral disorders that may not widely be viewed as “disabilities” but nevertheless pose barriers to family church participation. Continue reading →

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Pastor Hu Auburn: An Appreciation

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Dr. G

During the month of December, I’m recognizing members of our ministry team who lead behind the scenes and make possible the training, consultation and resources Key Ministry offers to churches.

Today, I’m honoring the contributions of Pastor Hu Auburn, one of our founding Board members and Key Ministry Vice-President for the past eight years.
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Are We Providing a Service or Leading a Movement? (Part One)

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Dr. G

When I look for evidence that we’re engaged in a “God thing,” one of the strongest affirmations I see that we’re barking up the right tree is the way that God is moving through so many of His followers in different places, with different gifts and in different church traditions to minister to families of kids who have been impacted by disabilities, primarily “hidden disabilities.” Continue reading →

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Thankful for Adversity

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Dr. G

If you’re not encountering any resistance or adversity in your life, you’re probably not a threat to accomplish much for God’s team.
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