Tag Archives: Key Ministry

Subversive for the Kingdom in post-Christian America

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Dr. G

We celebrate today the birth of a country founded 240 years ago by men willing to subvert the “old order” of doing things. America evolved into a republic in which individual rights…in particular, freedom of speech, freedom of association and freedom … Continue reading →

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Dylan Dodson: Can a Christian Suffer from Depression? My Story

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Dr. G

Pain and grief were emotions created by God, you should not feel guilty for feeling them. Being depressed does not mean you no longer love Jesus or that Jesus no longer loves you. Continue reading →

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How dads are impacted when kids have disabilities

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Dr. G

You may silently grieve the loss of aspirations you had for your child as well as your inability to share experiences with your child that you dreamed of doing together. Continue reading →

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Why church leaders need to be talking about sexual assault

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Dr. G

70 child abuse allegations are made against churches in the US each week. Continue reading →

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Creating Mental Health Ministry in a Local Church – A Year in the Life

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Dr. G

If you think mental health ministry is something your church should consider, just start the conversation. If your church is like most, the pastors and staff are already aware of mental health needs in your faith community. Prayerfully consider if Jesus isn’t asking you to step up and reach out to the ones who can’t reach out for themselves. Continue reading →

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More questions about the effectiveness of antidepressants in kids…

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Dr. G

The professional community, parents and families hold assumptions about the effectiveness of psychotropic medication, especially medication for depression, that are unrealistic based upon our understanding of the research literature. Continue reading →

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Are you ready to help?

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Dr. G

We’re honored that 64 churches in 24 states with identified disability ministries have chosen to partner with us to launch Key for Families by registering with our church network and expressing a willingness to welcome families in need of a church who access our online platforms. Continue reading →

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“iPad church”

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Dr. G

Praise God that people who may not have been willing or able to set foot here on campus can hear the truth of God’s love for them. Continue reading →

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Five thoughts regarding marriage and depression…Gillian Marchenko

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Dr. G

Couples fighting mental illness often ask us what they can/should do when one spouse is depressed. Continue reading →

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Our first seven Facebook communities for families impacted by disability

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Dr. G

Editor’s note: This post was updated to reflect that SEVEN Facebook communities are now up and running for families of kids with disabilities, including a group led by Sandra Peoples for ministry families impacted by disability. Key for Families seeks … Continue reading →

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