by Stephen Grcevich MD | Jul 16, 2017 | Families, Mental Health, Resources, Spiritual Development, Stories
Wanda Parker is a senior saint. She has a remarkable story to share.Wanda has faithfully served the Lord for over forty years in a variety of ministry roles. She’s served as a children’s ministry director/family pastor in three different churches in...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | May 1, 2017 | Advocacy, Mental Health
Why does the church struggle so much to minister with persons with common mental illnesses and their families? I suspect that mental illness isn’t easily compartmentalized into the understanding held by many church leaders of body, mind and soul.Scripture very clearly...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Apr 24, 2017 | Inclusion, Mental Health, Parents
Consider the ways children may be impacted when a parent is depressed…According to an Institute of Medicine report, 15 million children in the U.S. are living with a depressed parent at any given point in time.Having a depressed parent is a significant risk factor for...
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 | Jan 30, 2017 | Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Leadership, Mental Health
Our crew at Key Ministry is starting a Facebook group for leaders interested in advancing the cause of mental health inclusion ministry.Modeled after the Special Needs and Disability Ministry Leaders forum, the new group provides a platform for Christians interested...
