Tag Archives: Stephen Grcevich MD

Resources for Churches on Mental Illness

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Dr. G

Barb invited me to share some resources that might be of help to church staff, pastors and volunteers who desire to minister more effectively to families impacted by mental illness. Here are five organizations worth checking out… Continue reading →

Posted in Key Ministry, Resources | Tagged AACAP, Barb Dittrich, church, Key Ministry, Mental Health Grace Alliance, mental illness, NAMI, NIMH, Resources, Snappin' Ministries, Special Needs Ministry TweetChat, Stephen Grcevich MD | Leave a comment

Rhett Smith…Final Thoughts

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Dr. G

In the conclusion of our interview with Rhett, he discusses the possible role of electronic ministry in serving those who don’t currently attend church as a result of anxiety, and shares his most important takeaway point for church leaders ministering to children and adults with anxiety. Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety Disorders, Inclusion, Strategies | Tagged anxiety, Can God Use Your Anxiety for Good?, church, Key Ministry, Lifechurch.tv, Online Ministry, Rhett Smith, social media, Stephen Grcevich MD, The Anxious Christian | 3 Comments

Rhett Smith…Inclusive Ministry Environments for Kids and Adults With Anxiety

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Dr. G

Today’s interview segment with Rhett Smith is the perfect discussion starter for tonight’s Special Needs Ministry TweetChat on the impact of mental illness at church. In Part Four of our interview with Rhett, he shares ideas for pastors, church staff and volunteers for making church a more welcoming place for children and adults with anxiety. Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety Disorders, Families, Inclusion | Tagged Adam McHugh, anxiety, Can God Use Your Anxiety for Good?, church, Inclusion, Introverts in the Church, Key Ministry, Rhett Smith, Special Needs Ministry TweetChat, Stephen Grcevich MD, stigma, stuttering, The Anxious Christian | Leave a comment

Rhett Smith…Anxiety as a Barrier at Church

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Dr. G

Anxiety is a classic example of a “hidden disability. In the third segment of his current series, Rhett Smith discusses some not so obvious ways in which anxiety presents significant barriers to church attendance and engagement for kids as well as adults. Rhett is the author of the new book, The Anxious Christian: Can God Use Your Anxiety for Good?. Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety Disorders, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Strategies | Tagged Adam McHugh, anxiety, Can God Use Your Anxiety for Good?, Hidden Disabilities, Introverts in the Church, Key Ministry, Neil Gatten, Rhett Smith, Special Needs Ministry TweetChat, Stephen Grcevich MD, The Anxious Christian | 1 Comment

Rhett Smith…The Anxious Christian-Part Two

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Dr. G

Sunday’s guest interview with Rhett Smith, author of the new book, The Anxious Christian: Can God Use Your Anxiety for Good?, set a new daily record for page views. In Part Two, he shares how his personal experience of anxiety following his mother’s untimely death ultimately became a tool God used to help him mature spiritually. For more on Rhett, click here for his biography and a video introduction to his new book.
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Posted in Anxiety Disorders | Tagged anxiety, Can God Use Your Anxiety for Good?, Key Ministry, Rhett Smith, Stephen Grcevich MD, stuttering, The Anxious Christian, trauma | Leave a comment

Special Needs Ministry TweetChat: Families Touched by Mental Illness…The Impact at Church

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Dr. G

Barb Dittrich has graciously invited me as her guest for this week’s Special Needs Ministry TweetChat, scheduled for Thursday, March 8 at 9:00 PM Eastern Time (8:00 PM Central). Our topic will be “Families Touched by Mental Illness…The Impact at Church.”
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Rhett Smith…The Anxious Christian-Part One

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Dr. G

Rhett Smith, author of the new book, The Anxious Christian: Can God Use Your Anxiety for Good?, begins his guest interview by discussing strategies and approaches with people who experience anxiety and attribute their symptoms to a lack of faith or a failure to practice their faith with diligence. Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety Disorders | Tagged anxiety, Can God Use Your Anxiety for Good?, guilt, Key Ministry, prayer, Rhett Smith, spiritual development, Stephen Grcevich MD, The Anxious Christian | 1 Comment

Extra Day, Extra Dollar

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Dr. G

We were led to celebrate leap year with our first, one-day microgifting campaign… We’re calling the campaign “Extra Day, Extra Dollar.” We understand money is tight. We also recognize that many of the children and families who benefit from the resources we offer to churches don’t have extra money to contribute. But we want everyone to be able to contribute something to the work of Key Ministry, understanding that giving is an act of worship. Small contributions make a big difference. Continue reading →

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Do Antidepressants Work?

Posted on February 26, 2012 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.

It’s very possible (I’d argue it’s very likely) that adults and children who respond positively to antidepressants do so not because they’re experiencing a placebo response, but because we’re treating anxiety symptoms that frequently predispose, precipitate and perpetuate feelings of depression.
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