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September 23, 2026
'Family Discipleship in a Small Congregation'
This guide provides practical ideas that congregations can use to help parents implement a family discipleship routine in their homes.
August 7, 2026
Podcast: Friends for Life — Season 13
Season 13 of the Friends for Life podcast is dedicated to talking about LCMS views on pre-born life, the issue of abortion, and spiritual care for women and men who have made an abortion decision.
May 6, 2026
‘Lost in Error’s Maze — A Compassionate Guide for Parents of Children Struggling with Gender Identity’
Katie Coblentz answers questions about transgender identity and proclaims God’s truth to help parents love and care for their children through the most challenging of times.
April 17, 2026
Podcast: Friends for Life — Season 12
Season 12 of the Friends for Life podcast is dedicated to talking about the incredible challenges and grief that families endure when they receive a difficult diagnosis prenatally or postnatally.
February 27, 2026
Holy Week Devotions
Walk your family with Jesus starting on Palm Sunday, to the cross, and ending at the empty tomb.
February 10, 2026
'Being a Christian Parent' guide
The resource for parents provides guidance on bringing children to Baptism, teaching them to pray and talking to them about faith.
January 23, 2026
Podcast: Friends for Life — Season 11
Season 11 of the Friends for Life podcast addresses common relationship challenges, giving practical tips toward healthier relationships through the lens of the Gospel.
November 20, 2025
The Catechism in the Home
Using Martin Luther’s Small Catechism as a centerpiece of faith formation
November 5, 2025
‘Christian Character and Calling’ Bible Studies
This series of Bible studies encourages teens to ponder Scripture as they discuss topics related to Christian living and God’s calling for them in their daily lives.
November 4, 2025
'Digging Deeper' Bible Studies
This series of Bible studies provide an in-depth guide for parents to study with youth and dive deeper into important faith topics.
October 24, 2025
Memory Verses
The LCMS invites everyone to memorize a Bible verse each week. Shareable graphics are available to use in your congregation, school, and home.
October 22, 2025
'The Luther Seal: Summary of the Gospel' - Coloring page
This children's coloring sheet explains the theological meaning behind each element and color in Luther's seal.
September 4, 2025
Daily Devotions Guide for Families
This short resource is designed to provide a simple approach for leading devotions, and includes an outline for family devotional time as well as suggested hymns, memory work and Bible verses for each week of the year.
August 18, 2025
Podcast: Friends for Life — Season 10
Hear from a variety of guests during these special episodes live from the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering, held July 19–23 in New Orleans.
July 11, 2025
Podcast: God's Mission Here — Season 9
This season discusses family ministry and discipleship.
July 7, 2025
Podcast: Friends for Life — Season 9
Join us for a season dedicated to the importance of family and family ministry with our newest co-host: the Rev. Andy Becker, manager of family discipleship for the LCMS Office of National Mission!