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Christian Parenting & Caregiving

The aim of the Christian Parenting and Caregiving Initiative is to help interested parents and caregivers share their faith and values with their children. Grantees were invited to establish new and/or enhance existing programs that advance the aim of the initiative and address one or both of the following objectives: 

 

  • Supporting congregations (especially pastors, children and youth ministry staff and congregational volunteer leaders) and other Christian organizations by developing and providing resources, programs and educational opportunities that will create and/or strengthen ministries to help interested parents and caregivers share their Christian faith and values with their children. 

 

  • Supporting Christian parents and caregivers by developing and providing resources and programs to help them learn, adapt and embrace time-honored practices to share their Christian faith and values with their children.

 

Please utilize the directory below to read about the 125 organizations participating in this initiative. Email christianparenting@indwes.edu with any questions.

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Advanced Studies in Culture Foundation

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Faithful Presence and the Christian Formation of Youth

Dr. Ty Buckman

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African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

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Christian Parenting & Caregiving Initiative

Rev. Julius Walls

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America Evangelical University

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Exploring God with Children

Rev. Dr. Sung Chang (Joshua) Ryoo

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Archdiocese of San Antonio

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Dando Esperanza a las Familias

Joan Martinez

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Asbury Theological Seminary

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Growing Families

Laura Hunter

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Awana Clubs International

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Equipping Churches and Parents to Raise Resilient Disciples of the Next Generation

Kevin White

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BCM International

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The Promise Club

Beth Wiegand

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Boston University

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Accompanying Immigrant Christian Families Across Generations

Rev. Dr. Cristian De La Rosa

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Bridgeport Roman Catholic Diocesan Corporation

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First Witnesses

Todd Kellogg

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Calvary Lutheran Church

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The Aspen Project

Adrian Walter

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Campbell University

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The Empowering Families for Spiritual Formation

Sarah Boberg

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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

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Rooted and Grounded in Love

Mary Mirrione

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Catholic Church Extension Society of the United States of America

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Christian Parenting & Caregiving Initiative

Odette Barrientos

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Center for Children and Theology

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Grace Space Famlies

Jodi-beth McCain

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Center for Public Justice

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Colaboración con la Familia

Rachel Anderson

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Center for Youth Ministry Training

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Faith Forming Families

Rev. Terence Mayo

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Chalice Press

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Faith Family Everyday

Traci Smith

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Christ Temple Christian Life Center

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Connected Families

Vicky Caldwell

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Christian Church in Indiana

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Quest: A Journey of Faith

Rev. Cheryl Russell Kunkel

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Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

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Christian Parenting & Caregiving Initiative

Bishop Teresa Jefferson-Snorton

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Christian Reformed Church in North America

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Family Faith

Jill Benson

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Church of God North Central Hispanic Region

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Ruta 6:7 Tweens

Rev. Michelle Ramsundar

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Church of God of Prophecy Bible Place

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Child Discipleship and Faith Formation

Dr. Shaun McKinley

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Church of the Nazarene

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Adapted Discipleship

Ryan Nelson

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City Seminary of New York

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Faith and Families

Robert McInnis

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College Wesleyan Church

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Wonderspace

Stephanie Freemyer

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College of the Ozarks

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Formation in the Ozarks

Dr. Andrew Bolger

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Concordia Seminary

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Family Discipleship Initiative

Rev. Dr. W. Mart Thompson

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Conexión Pastoral

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Christian Parenting & Caregiving Initiative

Mónica Prieto

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Cooperative Baptist Fellowship

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Faith Formation at the Margins

Sue Smith

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Corazon Puro

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R.E.A.L. Formation

Holly Wright

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CrossRoad Institute

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CrossRoad Parenting Network

Dr. Jenny Haddad Mosher

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Eastern Mennonite University

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Conectere

Rev. Dr. Sarah Bixler

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Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana

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EPISCO-Parenting Care Packages

Rev. Canon Allison Reid

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Especialidades 625 (e625)

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e625 Equips Hispanic Parents, Pastors, and Christian Educators

Dr. Lucas Leys

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Esperanza

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Esperanza Christian Parenting & Caregiving Initiative

Rev. Rubén Ortiz

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First Baptist Church of Asheville

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Karis Parenting

Sam Rogers

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First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica

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The Queens Congregational Cohort for Christian Parenting

Rev. Anna Taylor Sweringen

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Flagler College

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Fostering Congregations

Celina Baldwin

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Foundation for Inclusive Religious Education (FIRE)

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Project B.O.N.F.I.R.E.

B. Joseph Duffy

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Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

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Dominus Project

Dr. Brian Pedraza

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Full Circle Youth Empowerment

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Greater Faith Parent

Janeen Reid

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GenOn Ministries

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GenOn Christian Parenting Project

Brittany Sky

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General Council of the Assemblies of God

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Fostering Faith in Families

Elly Marroquin

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Godly Play Foundation

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Everyday Godly Play

Raenelle Tauro

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Goodfaith

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Family Matters

Stephanie Peddicord

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Grace Mission University

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Christian Parenting & Caregiving Initiative

Dr. Soo-Young Lee

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Grand View University

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Faith Forward

Kristi Wicks

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Hampton University

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Roots & Wings for Living and Loving

Debra Haggins

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Hispanic Access Foundation

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Nuestras Familias, Nuestros Valores

David Armijo

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Indiana University Foundation

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Christian Parenting & Caregiving Initiative

Dr. Brian Steensland

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Indiana Wesleyan University

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Imaginarium Parents

Rev. Ronnie Farmer

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Instituto Fe Y Vida

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Te Acompaño

Juan Escarfuller

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InterVarsity

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IVPedia

Terumi Echols

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International Church of the Foursquare Gospel

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Cornerstone

Natalie Werking

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International Pentecostal Holiness Church

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Parenting Initiative for Faith and Family

Tiffany Trainor

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Iskali

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Christian Parenting & Caregiving Initiative

Vicente Del Real Alvarez

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Kidz at Heart International

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Transforming KidZ Ministry

Becky McAllister

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Korean District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance

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Online Platform Companion Ministry for Children

Seok Bae

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Latin American Bible Institute

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Reaching, Teaching, and Helping Hispanic Parents & Caregivers to Strengthen Faith and Values

Dr. Marty Harris

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Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church

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Parents First Initiative

Rev. Dr. Adam Hilderbrandt

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Logos Evangelical Seminary

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Christian Family Resource Center

Dr. Shuling Peng

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Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

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Christian Parenting and Caregiver's Project

Dr. Debra Mumford

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Loyola Marymount University

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Spirituality of Parenting Initiative

Elsy Arévalo

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Loyola Press

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God’s Gift, Reconciliation and Eucharist, English and Bilingual Edition

Santiago Cortés-Sjöberg

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Mahibere Kidusan Coordinating Center in North America

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Advancing Intergenerational Orthodox Faith and Values

Tihtena Mekonnen

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Marian University

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Fraternitas

Adam Setmeyer

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Marquette University

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FaithForm

Rev. Dr. Stephen Jenks

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Mel Trotter Ministries

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The Bridging Faith: Families Serving Families

Rev. Adam Lipscomb

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Memphis Theological Seminary

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Passing the Faith

Dr. Christy Woodbury Moore

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MennoMedia

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Shine Everywhere

Shana Boshart

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Metropolitan AME Church

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SANKOFA

Rev. Cozette Thomas

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Middle Collegiate Church

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Just Love Families

Rev. Dr. Shannon Daley-Harris

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Millsaps College

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Christian Parenting & Caregiving Initiative

Rev. Sylvia Blackwell

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Minneapolis Area Synod of the ELCA

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Family Faith: Deepening Roots, Strengthening Families

Rev. Norma Malfatti

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NC United Methodist Camp & Retreat Ministries

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Seeds of Faith

Meg Hoffman

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National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry

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SacredTable

Christopher Leach

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New Era Church

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Beyond Sunday

Hope Moore

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North Park University

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Intergenerational Inquiry

Richard Kohng

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North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church

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The Table & Children’s Table

Kay Kotan

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Northeastern Seminary

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Christian Parenting and Caregiving Initiative

Dr. Elizabeth Gerhardt

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Northwest University

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Family Faith Formation Initiative

Dr. Joshua Ziefle

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NovusWay

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bRIDGE

Rev. Sara Yoos

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OLV Charities

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Family Faith Formation

Riley Emer

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Olivet Nazarene University

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Christian Parenting & Caregiving Initiative

Dr. Leon Blanchette

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Orange

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Supporting Diverse Families Project

Maddie Gorman

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Oregon Synod of the ELCA

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Together Lab’s Caregiving Toward a Horizon of Wholeness Initiative

Chris Dela Cruz

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Passport

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The Growing Faith Initiative

Rev. David Burroughs

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Pentecostal Churches of the Apostolic Faith International

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Faith@Home

Elder Aaron Porter

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Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

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Faith Forming Families Network (F3 Network)

Lynne Bassett

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Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

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Around the Table

Rev. Neema Cyrus-Franklin

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REAL Community Covenant Church

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Parenting Ambassadors of Reconciliation

Rev. Andrew Morrell

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Redemption Church

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The Surge Center for Christian Parenting

Amy O'Brien

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Replanted Ministry

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Christian Parenting & Caregiving Initiative

Jennifer Hook

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Rio Texas Conference

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Family Faith Formation Initiative

Rev. Dr. Tanya Campen

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Robinson School

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Seeds of Faith Project-Spiritual Life

Justin Colon

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Root Wellness Center

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The Our Ancestors Garden: Caregiver and Child Health

Rev. AW Shields

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Scottsboro Cumberland Presbyterian Church

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OptIN Kids 

Rev. Brian Tanck

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Search Institute

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Igniting Spiritual Thriving with Diverse Christian Families

Dr. Gene Roehlkepartain

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Seattle Pacific University

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Faith Formation Project

Rev. Dr. Katherine Douglass

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Second Episcopal District African Methodist Episcopal Church

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Re-imagining Inter-Generational Christian Values and Beliefs

Karen Myers

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Silver Birch Ranch

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Foster Family Connect

Michael Jewell

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Southern Ohio Synod of the ELCA

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Paraclete Post

Matthew Hazzard

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Spring Creek Baptist Church

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Christian Homevisiting

LaKeeyna Cooper

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SpringHill Camps

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Family Camp

Danae Durling

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St. Joseph's Society of Josephite Fathers (The Josephites)

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Community Care Program

Susan Chustz

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St. Thomas Seminary

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Parents and Families at the Center of Faith Formation

John Roberto

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Storymakers NYC

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Storymakers

Melina Smith

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The Episcopal Church

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The Camino Moments: Faith Forward Pathways for Episcopal Families

Rev. Shannon Kelly

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The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries

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Radically Inclusive Parenting

Rev. Nereyda Yong

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The MomCo.

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Strengthening the Modern Family

Janet Clark

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The Pastoral Center

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Growing Up Catholic

Paul Canavese

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United Methodist Publishing House

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Everyday Faith

Marjorie (Marj) Pon

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University of Mount Olive

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Christian Parenting & Caregiving Initiative

Rev. Shannon Marie L. Berry

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University of Notre Dame

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Holy Family of Nazareth: Renewing the Hispanic Domestic Church

Benito Medrano

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Vibrant Faith Ministries

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The 4th Soil Parenting Project

Dr. Nancy Going

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Vineyard Family Services of Central Alabama

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Project Abraham

Charity Suttles

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Virginia Mennonite Missions

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The Soil and The Seed Project

Seth Crissman

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Virginia Theological Seminary

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Faith-Filled Families: Christian Practices for Abundant Parenting

Donna Sweeting

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Wells of Wholeness

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Sacred SIPS

Rev. Dr. April Wells

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Wesley Theological Seminary

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Christian Parenting Program

Julie Hagen

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Wheaton College

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Rhythms of Faith

Dr. Rob Ribbe

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Whitworth University

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Formed in Faith

Lauren Hunter

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World Mission University

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Intergenerational Faith Formation

Dr. Yoon Jung Choi

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YouthFront

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Presence-Centered Parenting: Exploring a Spirituality of Carrying Children and Sharing Faith

Mike King

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