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Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook and church
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
Five reasons limiting electronics is harder for kids with mental health conditions
I am suggesting that parents consider why their child’s reactions to being parented in their use of technology are so extreme and to consider how they might address the “why” that fuels their child’s apparent addiction to their electronic toys. Continue reading
Living in a manner that honors Christ’s reputation
So…if we’re wrestling with a business challenge or providing a service or advocating for a specific candidate or cause, the question on the table is this – will this action reflect well upon the reputation of the One I claim to serve in front of a hostile world? Continue reading
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Tagged Christian witness, evangelism, Key Ministry, reputation, social media
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The front door of your church…
Websites increasingly serve as the front door to our churches…a tool for introducing the church to first-time visitors and a strategy for communicating information about ministry opportunities and events to a population more likely to attend to their smartphones and tablets than to a traditional church bulletin. Continue reading
Posted in Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Mental Health, Strategies
Tagged Amy Simpson, anxiety, church, church websites, Disability Ministry, Facebook, Inclusion, inclusion concierge, Instagram, Jolene Philo, Mental Health Grace Alliance, mental illness, Rhett Smith, social media, The Village Church, Twitte
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Experiencing Genuine Community Online…Nils Smith
Today I want to encourage you that your online relationships can be just as full, deep and meaningful as your face-to-face relationships. Our world is moving online and instead of trying to fight that inevitable shift, what we should instead focus on is how can we build the relationships we want in our lives, both online and in person. Continue reading
Introducing Nils Smith…our featured presenter for Inclusion Fusion in March
Nils will be engaging in a wide-ranging discussion on the topic “Is Online Christian Community Really Community?” As part of our discussion, Nils will discuss how churches may use their existing online resources to minister to families of kids with disabilities. Continue reading
Help Wanted…for two “Key” jobs
We’re looking for a couple of good men…or women. We have two paid positions we’re seeking to fill. Continue reading
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Tagged communication, Disability Ministry, help wanted, Key Ministry, ministry, online church, social media, technology
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What we want for Christmas…and it won’t cost you any money!
At this point in our ministry development, Facebook fans may be a more valuable gift to us than cash contributions. Experts debate the value of Facebook fans, but recent estimates report a single fan may be worth up to $174 to a retailer. We can’t put a price on the value of inviting a family of a child with mental illness, trauma or a developmental disability to connect with their larger family in Christ through the ministry of a local church, but every “like” helps us expand the impact of Key Ministry for the Kingdom! Continue reading
Key Ministry 2.0…The environment in which we serve
Today, we’ll introduce three overarching trends that will shape our approach to ministry in the years ahead, along with some additional factors we’ll be taking into consideration as we form our strategy. Continue reading
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