by Stephen Grcevich MD | Apr 16, 2017 | Inclusion, Key Ministry
Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of me this night. For it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ But after I am raised up, I will go before you to Galilee.” Peter answered...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Apr 2, 2017 | Autism, Key Ministry, Resources
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...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Mar 20, 2017 | Controversies, Key Ministry, Spiritual Development, Strategies
I’ve been a follower of Rod Dreher’s blog for a long time. Rod’s a journalist who writes extensively about religion in the public square. He has written and served as an editor for the New York Post, the National Review, the Dallas Morning News, and...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Mar 6, 2017 | Hidden Disabilities, Key Ministry, Mental Health, Strategies
I’ve been wrestling with the idea of revising a chapter in the book I’ve been writing on how churches can welcome and include individuals and families affected by mental illness.In the book, we explore seven barriers to church attendance and participation for...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Feb 27, 2017 | Advocacy, Inclusion, Key Ministry
Photo credit: Canton Repository A couple of years ago, I introduced our readers to “Downtown Nate” Manko. Nate is a young man who plays the drums in the praise band at Martindale Christian Fellowship in Canton, OH, where his father (Steve) serves as...
by Key Ministry | Feb 7, 2017 | Inclusion, Key Ministry, Leadership, Strategies
When someone thinks about “next steps” in ministry they have come to recognize that where they are is no longer where they want to be. Perhaps they have visualized a different place they would prefer to be. They desire to move in the direction of their new...