by datc3 | Jun 15, 2021 | Church Support, Depression, Mental Health
We know there are many barriers to treatment. Kristen Kansiewicz wrote a great article on why Christians do not get into mental health treatment, including stigma, low-perceived need, and negative experiences which we as the Church need to continue to address. But I...
by Mark Arnold | May 11, 2021 | Church Support, Special Needs Ministry, Spiritual Development
We are always stronger, better, more focused and more successful when we’re working together than when we are working apart, and that includes when families, our children’s and youth work—indeed our whole church ministry and mission—has a shared passion and vision....
by Key Ministry | Oct 15, 2020 | Church Support, Coronavirus
2020 has introduced so many new words into our vocabulary that we had never said before. Pandemic, quarantine, social distancing…coronageddon?And now, months after we all thought and hoped these words would be a thing of the past, we are still working on another new...
by Key Ministry | Jun 23, 2020 | Church Support, Inclusion, Special Needs Ministry
Any of us who are involved in disability ministry know that prayer is essential. We have a vision—to see people with disabilities living out their divine vocation amongst God’s people—but that vision often feels fraught with all kinds of barriers.How do I get to know...
by Key Ministry | Dec 17, 2019 | Hidden Disabilities, Mental Health, Trauma
Since 2005, I have served on my church staff to provide clinical mental health counseling services to our congregation and others in our area. Over the years, I have known people who wanted counseling but couldn’t get it, and others who had access to counseling but...
