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We offer a wide variety of useful resources for you and your family through websites, articles and books!
The resources listed on this site are offered to assist and support families, but they are not necessarily endorsed by the UPCI.
Respecting Authority
Bible teachings on respecting authority.
Principles of Good Stepparenting
Advice for parenting stepchildren.
Relationship with Stepchild
Advice for parenting stepchildren.
The Apostolic Family
An essential resource covering a wide range of topics such as parenting young children, teens, and adults; singles, marriage, elders, and disability.
The Family Devotional
Weekly devotions covering the major sections of Scripture with a focus on the most familiar stories, events, teachings, and prophecies. This resources was compiled by the Family Ministries Council.
God's Word for Families
An Apostolic discipleship tool that will help you engage your family members in God’s Word every day of the week.
Today's Christian Girl
UPCI ministry for girls aged 10–18.
Seaside Bible for Children by Nelson Bibles
A children's Bible with page decoration and artwork depicting important Bible events.
Love & Respect: The Respect He Desperately Needs by Emerson Eggerichs
A biblical perspective on communication between male and female.
American Society of Family Counseling / Restaurando Familias
Samuel Mendizabal
President of American Society of Family Counseling Inc.
Director de Restaurando Familias
English / Spanish
Carol Clemans - Counseling
Carol Clemans is a Certified Pastoral Counselor (25 years), Bible conference speaker, Christian Life Coach and author. She provides counseling nationwide by phone or web cam. The mission for Carol’s teaching, counseling and writing is to help others grow and heal spiritually, emotionally, and relationally.
The Center for Apostolic Counseling
The Center for Apostolic Counseling is an Endorsed Ministry of the UPCI that provides therapy for believers and their families in a safe environment.
Covenant Behavioral Health
Covenant Behavioral Health is committed to serving active duty military, veterans, their dependents, and the local community through education and integrated care. They blend disease management, professional psychotherapy and psycho-educational material in an integrated healthcare setting to assist with relationships, healing the wounds of the past, and enhancing their patient's quality of life.
DayStar Ministries
Daniel Sirstad is a NCCA licensed clinical pastoral counselor. He is available for onsite seminars.
Peyton's Ministries
Joey R. & Karen L. Peyton are evangelists, church consultants, pastoral counselors, mentors, and friends.
Escaping Fantasyland: Overcoming Pornography One Decision at a Time
Escaping Fantasyland chronicles the author's escape from the fantasyland of pornography. This book brings a much-needed openness in its discussion of pornography, and it provides pastors and ministers with ways to institute accountability and administer restoration to individuals escaping from "Fantasyland."
Hooked on Prescription Drugs
The story of one lady's journey through prescription drug addiction.
Addiction
Resources for family members struggling with substance addiction.
LifeLine Guide: Death of a Child
A quick reference and lesson guide
A Light in Darkness
A compilation of stories from those who have lost someone they loved. These account share the heartache, pain, and glimmers of hope that accompany death.
The Family Devotional
Weekly devotions covering the major sections of Scripture with a focus on the most familiar stories, events, teachings, and prophecies. This resources was compiled by the Family Ministries Council.
Devotions with Dad: Home-Made Disciples by Daniel J. Koren
Fifty-two devotions to help Apostolic fathers train and disciple their children.
Devotions with Dad: Building Character
Turn the hearts of fathers to the children and the hearts of children to their fathers with this fun new book of stories for dads to read to their sons and daughters. This big book is full of memory-making “Rusty Stories” about modern kids, discussion guides, and Bible stories on themes from the Book of Proverbs. This tool helps the godly dad “bring his children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.”
Seaside Bible for Children by Nelson Bibles
A children's Bible with page decoration and artwork depicting important Bible events.
LifeLine Guide: Dealing with Divorce
A quick reference and lesson guide on the topic of divorce
Beating the Marriage Busters
This series of Bible based lessons focuses on family issues for a young married class, an occasional event for young marrieds event or small group that is focused on family matters.
Divorce Care
Resources for those needing help and healing while facing the hurt of separation and divorce.
Divorce & Remarriage
UPCI General Superintendent Dr. David K. Bernard discusses what the Bible says about divorce and remarriage.
HOPE
Network of loving support and resources for women in divorce crisis. Operated by UPCI Ladies Ministries.
Hope Restored
Focus on the Family’s Hope Restored Christian marriage counseling intensives.
Education & Endorsement
UPCI Office of Education and Endorsement.
HSLDA
Homeschooling resources for families.
Pentecostal Publishing House
The Pentecostal Publishing House offers many books for family, including character-building and Bible story books for children.
CPS Educational Consulting
CPS offers educational therapy, leadership training, teacher training, workshops & seminars, and editing to you, your church, or organization.
Devotions with Dad: Home-Made Disciples by Daniel J. Koren
Fifty-two devotions to help Apostolic fathers train and disciple their children.
Devotions with Dad: Building Character
Turn the hearts of fathers to the children and the hearts of children to their fathers with this fun new book of stories for dads to read to their sons and daughters. This big book is full of memory-making “Rusty Stories” about modern kids, discussion guides, and Bible stories on themes from the Book of Proverbs. This tool helps the godly dad “bring his children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.”
LifeLine Guide: Marriage and Money
A quick reference and lesson guide
The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness by Dave Ramsey
Money expert Ramsey's comprehensive and simple plan for debt-free living.
Ramsey Solutions
Advice and resources related to managing finances.
Christian Financial Ministries
Advice and resources related to managing finances.
Seedtime
Advice and resources related to managing finances.
Funding College
Information about funding college.
College Scholarships
Information about college scholarships.
Apostolic Family
David Reynolds provides many articles and an email newsletter for Apostolic families. He also has many books for sale.
Dominion Bible Study
A four-part Bible study series designed to help men take dominion over self, Satan, circumstance, and sin.
Focus on the Family
Resources for Christian families.
Family Life
Resources for Christian families.
Parent Further
Resources for Christian families.
Hausvater
Resources for parents.
Pentecostal Publishing House
The Pentecostal Publishing House offers many books for family, including character-building and Bible story books for children.
Sex Matters: How Modern Feminism Lost Touch with Science, Love, and Common Sense
Mona Charen's book, Sex Matters (2018), accurately describes how modern culture is undermining the biblical and historical understanding of marriage, family, gender identity, and sexuality; documents the harmful effects of this cultural shift; and suggests how we can get back on track.
The Apostolic Family
An essential resource covering a wide range of topics such as parenting young children, teens, and adults; singles, marriage, elders, and disability.
Family Life by Linda R. Poitras
A study of God’s plan for families.
The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts
Advice on keeping your relationship fresh and growing amid the demands, conflicts, and just plain boredom of everyday life.
Empty Nest Syndrome
Advice for the season of life after children leave home.
Focus on the Family - Marriage
Resources to strengthen and guide Christian marriages.
Love Busters: Protect Your Marriage by Replacing Love-Busting Patterns with Love-Building Habits by Willard F. Harley, Jr.
Advice on avoiding the major causes of marital unhappiness and disappointment.
Marriage Matters Podcast
Podcast hosts Darin and Duana Sargent discuss the importance of marriage and how each of us can build strong marriages that impact our world.
Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: The Classic Guide to Understanding the Opposite Sex by John Gray
Provides a practical and proven way for men and women to improve their communication by acknowledging the differences between their needs, desires, and behaviors.
Mom's Guide to the Empty Nest
Advice for mothers after children leave home.
Pitfalls in an Empty Nest Marriage
Advice for the season of life after children leave home.
Sheet Music by Kevin Leman
A noted psychologist and family expert offers insight on sexual intimacy in marriage.
Plugged In
Entertainment guidance for families.
Covenant Eyes - Online Protection Services
Lead Your Church in Online Protection
Pastors around the world agree that families are being assaulted by sexual content online. It’s hurting marriages, harming kids, and killing their spiritual lives. The UPCI has selected Covenant Eyes as an Internet protection partner.
The Apostolic Family
An essential resource covering a wide range of topics such as parenting young children, teens, and adults; singles, marriage, elders, and disability.
LifeLine Guide: Dealing with Parenting
A quick reference and lesson guide on the topic of parenting
The Family Devotional
Weekly devotions covering the major sections of Scripture with a focus on the most familiar stories, events, teachings, and prophecies. This resources was compiled by the Family Ministries Council.
Devotions with Dad: Home-Made Disciples by Daniel J. Koren
Fifty-two devotions to help Apostolic fathers train and disciple their children.
The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively by Gary D. Chapman, Ross Campbell
Discover how to speak your child’s love language in a way that he or she understands.
The New Dare to Discipline by James C. Dobson
This practical, reassuring guide will teach you how to meet your children’s needs of love, trust, affection―and discipline.
Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers by Gordon Neufeld, Gabor Mate
Deals with a disturbing trend of our time: children looking to their peers for direction—their values, identity, and codes of behavior.
Amazing Mothers
Encouragement for godly mothers.
Consistency and Discipline
A biblical perspective on parenting with consistency and discipline.
Empty Nest Syndrome
Advice for the season of life after children leave home.
Pitfalls in an Empty Nest Marriage
Advice for the season of life after children leave home.
Mom's Guide to the Empty Nest
Advice for mothers after children leave home.
Principles of Good Stepparenting
Advice for parenting stepchildren.
Relationship with Stepchild
Advice for parenting stepchildren.
Focus on the Family - Parenting
Many helpful resources for parents.
Plugged In
Entertainment guidance for families.
Single Parent Advocate
Resources for single parents.
Single Parent Support
Single parent support network.
Today's Christian Girl
UPCI ministry for girls aged 10–18.
Funding College
Information about funding college.
College Scholarships
Information about college scholarships.
College Grants & Scholarships
Information about college grants and scholarships.
Education & Endorsement
UPCI Office of Education and Endorsement.
HSLDA
Homeschooling resources for families.
Love for Learning
Christian tutoring services.
ABLE Ministry
Ministry dedicated to assisting the special needs and disabled populations within the church and the community.
Mothers - Children with Addictions
Resources for mothers with children struggling with substance addiction.
Plugged In
Entertainment guidance for families.
Family Life by Linda R. Poitras
A study of God’s plan for families.
Sheet Music by Kevin Leman
A noted psychologist and family expert offers insight on sexual intimacy in marriage.
His Needs, Her Needs: Building an Affair-Proof Marriage by Willard F. Harley, Jr.
Identifies the ten most vital needs of men and women and shows husbands and wives how to satisfy those needs in their spouses.
The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively by Gary D. Chapman, Ross Campbell
Discover how to speak your child’s love language in a way that he or she understands.
The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary D. Chapman
Advice on keeping your relationship fresh and growing amid the demands, conflicts, and just plain boredom of everyday life.
Love Busters: Protect Your Marriage by Replacing Love-Busting Patterns with Love-Building Habits by Willard F. Harley, Jr.
Advice on avoiding the major causes of marital unhappiness and disappointment.
Divorce & Remarriage
UPCI General Superintendent Dr. David K. Bernard discusses what the Bible says about divorce and remarriage.
Single Parent Advocate
Resources for single parents.
Single Parent Support
Single parent support network.
Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations
Do Hard Things is the Harris twins' revolutionary message in its purest and most compelling form, giving readers a tangible glimpse of what is possible for teens who actively resist cultural lies that limit their potential. Combating the idea of adolescence as a vacation from responsibility, the authors weave together biblical insights, history, and modern examples to redefine the teen years as the launching pad of life. Then they map out five powerful ways teens can respond for personal and social change.
InsideOut Webzine
Pentecostal teens can read about culturally relevant issues from a biblical perspective in this webzine produced exclusively by UPCI Youth Ministries. InsideOut features theme-based articles, book and music reviews, interviews, devotions, student ministry profiles, and much more!
Time Management
Balancing Family and Work/Ministry
Rhythm
Rhythm isn’t about doing more things; rhythm is about doing the right things. Author Eugene Wilson shares principles and strategies that can help restore balance to our lives.