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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.
Discipline Children as Jesus Would by David Reynolds
Discipline in the home from an Apostolic perspective.
Seaside Bible for Children by Nelson Bibles
A children's Bible with page decoration and artwork depicting important Bible events.
Weekly Family Devotions - Family Activities Included by Jason & Brenda Carr
52 devotions include Scripture, a short story, application, prayer, and a family fun activity.
Pentecostal Publishing House
The Pentecostal Publishing House offers many books for family, including character-building and Bible story books for children.
Love & Respect: The Respect He Desperately Needs by Emerson Eggerichs
A biblical perspective on communication between male and female.
The Language of Love & Respect: Cracking the Communication Code with Your Mate
Why does communication between couples remain the number one marriage issue? "Because," says Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, "most spouses don't know that they speak two different languages. They are sending each other messages in 'code, ' but they won't crack that code until they see that she listens to hear the language of love and he listens to hear the language of respect."
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.
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.
Brian A. Allard
Crisis Counselor
Contact:
cell: (661) 301-8948
work: (661) 725-2100
home: (661) 725-6174
email: brianallard1@me.com
Tim Theissen
Certified Counselor
Contact:
cell: 314-630-0362
work: 636-789-3668
home: 636-797-2825
email: timtheissen@hotmail.com
Sylvia Clemons
Certified Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Contact:
Mobile: 210-478-1104
Email: sylviaclemons@sbcglobal.net
Robert Lewis
Certified Counselor
Contact:
Phone: 423-833-8050
Email: pastorlewis@mac.com
American Society of Family Counseling / Restaurando Familias
Samuel Mendizabal
President of American Society of Family Counseling Inc.
Director de Restaurando Familias
English / Spanish
Sidney Poe
OCA Chaplain
Contact:
Phone: 601-622-6879
Email: sidneypoe@gmail.com
Keith Sjostrand
Licensed Counselor
Mobile: (740) 814-2021
Email: keith.sjostrand@gmail.com
Jana Allard
Grief Counselor
Contact:
Mobile: 661-301-8952
Email: ballard@bak.rr.com
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.
Devotions with Dad: Home-Made Disciples by Daniel J. Koren
Fifty-two devotions to help Apostolic fathers train and disciple their children.
Seaside Bible for Children by Nelson Bibles
A children's Bible with page decoration and artwork depicting important Bible events.
Weekly Family Devotions - Family Activities Included by Jason & Brenda Carr
52 devotions include Scripture, a short story, application, prayer, and a family fun activity.
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.”
Divorce & Remarriage
Bible teachings about divorce and remarriage.
Divorce
Scripture verses about divorce.
Hope Restored
Focus on the Family’s Hope Restored Christian marriage counseling intensives.
HOPE
Network of loving support and resources for women in divorce crisis. Operated by UPCI Ladies Ministries.
Divorce Care
Resources for those needing help and healing while facing the hurt of separation and divorce.
I Don't Want a Divorce
Bring the experience of a professional marriage therapist into your home. Designed as an intervention tool for troubled marriages or an enrichment tool to prevent a troubled marriage, this book shares biblical principles along with clinical practice. Includes a workbook as well.
Education & Endorsement
UPCI Office of Education and Endorsement.
HSLDA
Homeschooling resources for families.
Love for Learning
Christian tutoring services.
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.”
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.
Dave Ramsey
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.
College Grants & Scholarships
Information about college grants and scholarships.
Focus on the Family
Resources for Christian families.
Apostolic Family
David Reynolds provides many articles and an email newsletter for Apostolic families. He also has many books for sale.
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.
Family Life by Linda R. Poitras
A study of God’s plan for families.
How Can You Play House Without a Home?
This vital book is full of biblical advice for Christian families and relationships. You will find yourself drawing from David Reynolds's wisdom again and again.
Weekly Family Devotions - Family Activities Included by Jason & Brenda Carr
52 devotions include Scripture, a short story, application, prayer, and a family fun activity.
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.
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.
Sheet Music by Kevin Leman
A noted psychologist and family expert offers insight on sexual intimacy in marriage.
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.
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.
Facing the Empty Nest
Advice for the season of life after children leave home.
Strengthening Your Marriage
Advice for strengthening Christian marriages.
Focus on the Family - Marriage
Resources to strengthen and guide Christian marriages.
Hope Restored
Focus on the Family’s Hope Restored Christian marriage counseling intensives.
HOPE
Network of loving support and resources for women in divorce crisis. Operated by UPCI Ladies Ministries.
Dave Ramsey
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.
Pentecostal Publishing House
The Pentecostal Publishing House offers many books for family, including character-building and Bible story books for children.
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.
A Survival Guide to the Teenage Years by David Reynolds
Parenting teens from an Apostolic perspective.
Training Children for Life and Eternity by David Reynolds
Training children from an Apostolic perspective.
Discipline Children as Jesus Would by David Reynolds
Discipline in the home from an Apostolic perspective.
How Can You Play House Without a Home? by David Reynolds
Biblical advice for Christian families.
Devotions with Dad: Home-Made Disciples by Daniel J. Koren
Fifty-two devotions to help Apostolic fathers train and disciple their children.
Weekly Family Devotions - Family Activities Included by Jason & Brenda Carr
52 devotions include Scripture, a short story, application, prayer, and a family fun activity.
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.
Teaching Children Respect
Advice for teaching children to be respectful.
Respecting Authority
Bible teachings on respecting authority.
Raising Christian Children
Passing on faith to your children.
Raising Kids God's Way
Passing on faith to your children.
Principles of Good Stepparenting
Advice for parenting stepchildren.
Relationship with Stepchild
Advice for parenting stepchildren.
Parent Further
Resources for Christian families.
Hausvater
Resources for parents.
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.
Pentecostal Publishing House
The Pentecostal Publishing House offers many books for family, including character-building and Bible story books for children.
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.
Family Life by Linda R. Poitras
A study of God’s plan for families.
Help, My Children are Lost by Sandra Baker
Hope and guidance for families with backslidden loved ones.
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
Bible teachings about divorce and remarriage.
Single Parent Advocate
Resources for single parents.
Single Parent Support
Single parent support network.
Principles of Good Stepparenting
Advice for parenting stepchildren.
Relationship with Stepchild
Advice for parenting stepchildren.
Principles of Good Stepparenting
Advice for parenting stepchildren.
Relationship with Stepchild
Advice for parenting stepchildren.
A Survival Guide to the Teenage Years by David Reynolds
Parenting teens from an Apostolic perspective.
Biblical Straight Talk - For Teens & Parents (DVD)
This four-session DVD teaching resource skillfully and wisely addresses critical issues of adolescent and teen sexuality. Author and therapist Jason Carr gives clear Biblical instruction on important issues of puberty, technology and sexual identity.
Biblical Straight Talk (workbook)
This is the companion workbook for the DVD teaching resource of the same name.
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.
The Power of a Praying Teen
In this powerful book, teenagers will discover how learning to pray can change everything. Through prayer, God can lift them above the pressures of their life so they can see His unique plan for their future. Twenty topic chapters help teens have a closer walk with God, say good-bye to negative emotions, attract good relationships, stand free of peer pressure, and be a light for others. Ultimately, they will discover that what's important to them is important to God.
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