Families are in crisis this back-to-school season. Your gift today can give them hope and guidance.

Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, more parents are reaching out for biblical help, but giving has slowed and Focus on the Family is facing a $2 million ministry shortfall.
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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Your gift by August 31 will help reach them with biblical guidance, restore hope in their homes, and point them to Christ.

Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, families are facing mounting pressure—tough choices, cultural confusion, and strained relationships.

Will you make a gift before August 31 to help provide Christ-centered support in this critical season?

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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

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Josh Zeichik, Director of Church Engagement

Josh Zeichik is the Director of Church Engagement for Focus on The Family. With experience in youth ministry and church planting, he oversees our pastoral ministry, The Focused Pastor. He holds a DMin in Biblical Counseling from Midwestern Baptist Theology Seminary.

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While no process can perfectly solve the vetting process of potential pastors, churches need to ensure that they are aiming their hiring efforts at the right elements. The real thing every church needs to be healthy is a healthy pastor as defined by his character in how they treat their family and neighbors.

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Leading in Hospitality this Christmas Season

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What Makes a Good Pastor? (Foundations of a Faithful Pastor)

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Overcoming Four Fears of Preparing for Fatherhood

Preparing for fatherhood contains a mixture of fears and joys. Read about one story of a soon to be father and his journey towards growing into fatherhood. Then, discover how you can overcome four common fears of fatherhood.

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Parenting Is More Than Behavior Modification

If we were to stop and scan the scriptures for advice on parenting, one of the themes that would stick out is that God is concerned about the state of our hearts, rather than simply behavior modification.