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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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5 Ways a Marriage Ministry Builds Healthy Churches and Marriages

By prioritizing marriage ministry, churches can build resilient and vibrant congregations that reflect the transformative power of faith, commitment, and community. As we invest in the well-being of marriages, we nurture families and cultivate a flourishing church community as a beacon of hope and love.

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Dr. Kent Brantly in protective medical gear during the 2014-2016 Ebola epidemic.

Dr. Kent Brantly: The Ebola Epidemic, Faith, and Family

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes The world watched as the Ebola virus spread rapidly through several countries in West Africa during the spring of 2014. The tragedy of the Ebola epidemic hit home for Americans when it was announced that a missionary doctor in Liberia, Dr. Kent Brantly had been infected—and he was coming back …

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

Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

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5 Ways a Marriage Ministry Builds Healthy Churches and Marriages

Dr. Kent Brantly: The Ebola Epidemic, Faith, and Family