Helpful Web Sites

Trends that impact our families

Gallup Poll - http://gallup.com
Poll data and analysis on the moods, concerns, and priorities of America.

The Barna Group - http://www.barna.org
Information, evaluation, and resources to facilitate spiritual transformation.

Child Trends - http://www.childtrends.org
Information to enhance the policies and programs that exist to improve the lives of our children.

Resources to enrich family life

Focus on the Family - http://family.org
Extensive website that covers all facets of family life. Insightful articles on personal, marital and parenting issues as well as public policy and work place issues.

Family Life - http://www.familylife.com
Ideas and tips for happy marriages and successful parenting.  Includes information about Family Life conferences and radio programs.

N.E.W. Ministries (Newcomers, Enfolding, Welcoming) - http://www.justmoved.org
Just moved? Feeling lonely, discouraged, and blue? You’ll find the resources here to help you through the transition and adjustment of relocating.

Family Manager - http://www.familymanager.com
Kathy Peel, known as America’s Family Manager, knows how to help you keep on track, enjoy your family, yet find time to invest in your dreams.

When difficult issues confront

Preventing Divorce - http://preventingdivorce.com
A portal to link you to the most effective ministries and resources available to help heal problem marriages.

Teen Challenge - http://www.teenchallenge.com
Information and resources to help you cope with drug abuse and domestic violence.

National Runaway Switchboard - http://www.nrscrisisline.org
Helps parents assess the difference between normal adolescent rebellion and serious trouble, and what to do when a teen runs away from home.

Teen Suicide - http://www.focusas.com
The suicide rate for teenagers has tripled in the past 25 years. It is the second or third most common cause of death among adolescents.

Life Ministries - http://freedomeveryday.org
LIFE (Living in Freedom Everyday) encourages, empowers, and equips Christians to live each day in sexual purity.

Prodigals International - http://www.iprodigals.org
Equips churches and leaders to help sexual addicts and spouses through a recovery program.

Covenant Eyes / Internet Accountability - http://covenanteyes.com
Software that logs web surfing, stores the data, then sends a report to the accountability partners you choose. Minimal monthly fee.