Tag Archives: Colleen Swindoll-Thompson

For such a time as this… Mental Health and the Church

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Dr. G

Does God have a place for you in his movement to transform the way the church loves persons touched by mental illness? Has he positioned you to be an agent of change in your church? Is he calling you to serve people in your community hurting as a result of mental illness? Has he positioned you to come alongside someone with mental illness to help them to overcome challenges that make it hard for them to be part of a worship service, small group or Bible study?  Continue reading →

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The rising tide of mental health ministry in the church

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Dr. G

Dr. G takes a closer look at ministry resources offered by Fresh Hope, shares an amazing testimony from Colleen Swindoll-Thompson and a video describing Key Ministry’s model for mental health inclusion ministry. 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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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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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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Autism resources from Key Ministry

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Dr. G

Key Ministry has developed many resources for pastors, church staff members, volunteers and families interested in supporting kids with autism spectrum disorders. We encourage you to share this listing freely with any church or any family that would find the resources helpful. Continue reading →

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What if you have a disability? Chuck Swindoll’s teaching this week at Insight for Living

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Dr. G

Chuck Swindoll will be teaching on the topic What if you have a disability? this coming Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (February 24-26) as part of his current series What If? airing from January 26-March 16. Continue reading →

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The “missing” Inclusion Fusion presentation…and more!

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Dr. G

Our friends at Insight for Living put together a fabulous discussion between Chuck Swindoll, his daughter Colleen Swindoll-Thompson and Steve Fischer entitled Transforming the Soul-What We Didn’t Learn in Seminary. Continue reading →

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Winding down Inclusion Fusion…

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Dr. G

We’ll be featuring Joni’s Keynote video, Colleen’s interview with Joni and Ken Tada that many registrants missed last night, and presentations from Mike Woods, Emily Colson and Beth Golik. If you have a question about special needs/disability ministry, bring it. If you’re a parent/caregiver and you want to chat about your experience of church, c’mon in. We’ll be hanging out until approximately 10 PM Eastern. Continue reading →

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A special night ahead…

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Dr. G

We’re going to be sharing (approximately 9:55 Eastern time) a video interview Colleen Swindoll-Thompson conducted recently with Joni and Ken Tada. Continue reading →

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