Tag Archives: Key Ministry

Advancing the cause of disability ministry

Posted on August 6, 2018 by

The scope and impact of our ministry – along with the ministry done by other like-minded organizations is exploding. Continue reading →

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It’s the hidden disabilities that keep kids out of church

Posted on July 23, 2018 by

The study found that the children most likely to be excluded from church are those with autism spectrum disorders and common mental health conditions – anxiety, depression, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder and ADHD. Continue reading →

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The sexual revolution, our kids and suicide…a new look

Posted on July 16, 2018 by

Suicidal thinking and the severity of suicidal behavior are HIGHLY correlated with sexual activity in teens. Continue reading →

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Why the church and the mental health system should work together

Posted on June 18, 2018 by

Churches provide services and support to a large segment of the population who would otherwise increase demands on the mental health system. At the same time, mental health professionals and leaders have an interest in seeing that the care provided by churches is of high quality and meets the needs of those being served.  Continue reading →

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Eight things I think about the suicide epidemic

Posted on June 11, 2018 by

Here are eight thoughts for church leaders and my fellow Christians to consider in making sense  of the suicide epidemic. Continue reading →

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Meet Catherine Boyle…our new Director of Mental Health Ministry!

Posted on June 4, 2018 by

We’re delighted to welcome Catherine Boyle to our ministry team! Catherine will be assuming a key leadership role in overseeing our efforts to support churches in mental health outreach and inclusion. Continue reading →

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Why are children’s hospital ERs becoming flooded with suicidal kids?

Posted on May 21, 2018 by

How do we explain a nearly three-fold increase in the number of children and teens brought to pediatric emergency rooms over a seven year period with suicidal thoughts or behavior? Continue reading →

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Key Ministry’s video training series on Mental Health and the Church

Posted on May 14, 2018 by

Our team is pleased to announce we’ve completed a library of training videos designed to accompany and support Mental Health and the Church, Key Ministry’s book on including children, teens, adults and families impacted by mental illness at church.
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Join Kelly Rosati, Amy Simpson, Kay Warren and myself for a Twitter chat on youth mental health

Posted on May 6, 2018 by

I’d like to invite our readers to join with me, along with Kelly Rosati, Amy Simpson and Kay Warren on Tuesday, May 8th at 2:00 PM Eastern time for a Twitter chat designed to encourage pastors, ministry leaders and key volunteers to consider how they can be involved in addressing the epidemic of mental illness in children and teens. Continue reading →

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Why Jess Cummings came to Inclusion Fusion Live

Posted on April 30, 2018 by

It was almost in indescribable experience to spend time with people who are doing disability ministry work. There is something about being with people who “get it.” Continue reading →

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