Tag Archives: church

Why church is difficult for persons on the high end of the autism spectrum

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Dr. G

We need churches committed to welcoming children, teens and adults on the autism spectrum of typical to high intelligence and affording them opportunities for using their considerable gifts and talents to advance the mission of the church. Continue reading →

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Mental health, children, youth and the church

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Dr. G

Our team at Key Ministry is delighted to be partnering with Fresh Hope and long-time friend of our ministry Colleen Swindoll-Thompson for a special day of dialogue and conversation regarding the mental health needs of children, youth and families in the church. Continue reading →

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“A gateway drug to the devil”

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Dr. G

A young wife and teacher nearly ends up dead after following the counsel of a pastor and his wife to stop taking psychiatric medications that were helping her to lead a productive life. This is spiritual abuse. Continue reading →

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Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook and church

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Dr. G

FAKE NEWS ALERT: Mark Zuckerberg never claimed that Facebook would take the place of church. But he did give a speech a couple of weeks ago that ought to spur lots of thought and conversation among those who recognize the transcendent value of Christian community. Continue reading →

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Hoping there’s a place in the church for a kid like mine

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Dr. G

I wonder if we lose a lot of our youth when we focus exclusively on activities and programs that occur in medium to large-sized groups and offer little to kids who are more comfortable in gatherings of two or three? Continue reading →

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Why the church doesn’t “get” mental illness

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Dr. G

I suspect that much of the church’s struggle to “get” mental illness, and in turn to minister effectively and compassionately with persons with mental illness is rooted in our understanding of how much control we have over our thoughts and our behavior.
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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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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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Going to church as a family on Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Dr. G

Our mission is successful when all families have the opportunity for memories of attending church together to form the foundation of their Christmas traditions. Continue reading →

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What Key Ministry is about…

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Dr. G

What Key Ministry provides to churches and families… Continue reading →

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