Tag Archives: Key Ministry

Are you prepared to encounter your rooster?

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Dr. G

I worry that my own faith and the faith of many of my fellow Christians is a mile wide and an inch deep. It’s one thing to profess one’s faith in front of a room filled with like-minded people. It’s another thing when there might be a price attached to that profession. 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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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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What the church can learn from a basketball game

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Dr. G

What would our churches look like if we valued the gifts and talents of all of our members and celebrated the work accomplished by the Holy Spirit through them in the way that Louisville High School demonstrated to two of their athletes? Continue reading →

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We’re starting a new group for leaders in mental health inclusion ministry

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Dr. G

Our crew at Key Ministry is starting a Facebook group for leaders interested in advancing the cause of mental health inclusion ministry. Continue reading →

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YOU Want ME to Run the Special Needs Ministry? Cindi Ferrini

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Dr. G

BUT, if your church is considering getting a Special Needs Ministry off the ground, here are some things to consider for choosing the right person to get that ministry going: 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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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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The implications of “safe spaces” FROM kids with special needs

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Dr. G

The court said the video’s depiction of happy Down syndrome children is “likely to disturb the conscience of women who had lawfully made different personal life choices.” Continue reading →

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An adoptive father returns home

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Dr. G

Kevin brought us an appreciation for the challenges adoptive parents face in staying involved with church when their children experience emotional, behavioral or developmental challenges that make church attendance difficult. Continue reading →

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