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June 9, 2025
Podcast: God's Mission Here — Season 8
This season highlights tools for congregations including Every One His Witness (evangelism), Connect to Disciple (outreach), Shepherding Our Strays (ministry to inactive members), Serving in God’s Mission (strategic planning) and much more!
April 11, 2025
Podcast: Friends for Life — Season 8
Season 8 of the podcast Friends for Life takes up the important topic of foster care and the vital role of foster families.
February 16, 2025
The Family Altar Infographic
God comes to us through His Word and Sacraments during worship at church, and then the family’s devotional life at home keeps its members connected to those gifts.
January 16, 2025
Supporting Foster Families
This guide provides a basic overview of the foster care system and the process of becoming foster parents.
January 10, 2025
Podcast: Friends for Life — Season 7
In this season, we talk about human trafficking and how the church can help survivors of trafficking.
November 12, 2024
Clarity and Care for Children with Gender Confusion
Dr. Brad Alles provides clear information on gender dysphoria and confusion, as well as guidance for parents caring for children who struggle with it.
October 4, 2024
Podcast: Friends for Life — Season 6
This season of “Friends for Life” talks about Christians and their interactions with the civil realm, or government.
July 26, 2024
Podcast: Friends for Life — Season 5
Join us for a special season on mental health and why the church cares about it.
May 21, 2024
Life Library — Child Rearing Articles
Collection of papers, articles, and information on parenting issues.
May 21, 2024
Life Library — Adoption Articles
Collection of papers, articles, and information on adoption issues.
May 10, 2024
Podcast: Friends for Life — Season 4
In this short season, we take a theological approach to technological advances.
March 12, 2024
Family Devotions Calendar
Download your customizable family devotions calendar, which includes a schedule for using the flash cards to help your family pray and learn God’s Word.
February 12, 2024
Conversation Starters for Mealtimes
This pack of cards is meant to accompany your family at the breakfast, lunch or dinner table to add some excitement to your normal mealtime conversations and “mix up” the kinds of things your family talks about with one another.
February 9, 2024
Podcast: Friends for Life — Season 3
What is God’s plan for families? How does Jesus broaden our definition of “family”? What does the Christian life look like for mothers, fathers, singles, young people and elders? Listen to this season to learn more.
January 5, 2024
Articles: Encouraging Families Toward Lifelong Catechesis and Christian Discipleship
Faith formation begins at home. Parents, as the first teachers of the faith, play a vital role in nurturing lifelong discipleship within their families. This collection of articles offers guidance and inspiration to help families grow together in Christ.
November 11, 2023
Days of Creation & 10 Commandments Memory Cards
For young learners, visual memory cards — with pictures on one side and answers on the back — are provided to help them learn the Ten Commandments and the days of creation.