Christian Education

Called to be a Church that Offers Educational Opportunities to All

Friendship Ministries provides Bible Study and Confirmation materials for youth and adults with developmental disabilities.  Studies revolve around themes like the 10 Commandments, Creation, the Trinity, friendship, and life and death.   Also on their website, you'll find creative ideas for individual and congregational art projects, newsletters and resources for starting a "Friendship Group." Friendship Ministries offers materials in Spanish through Ministerio Amistad

Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services offers a variety of resources for children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities. They also have resources for congregations including Bible studies which use music, readings and activities as teaching tools. The site also has confirmation education resources, songs and CDs, and religious teaching cards with pictures.

10 Teacher Training Ideas for an Inclusive Classroom is a pamphlet adapted from the Lutheran Church in America Division for Parish Services's Tips for Congregations Working with Disabled Persons.

Lifeway offers resources for adults, children, families, and church leaders. Among its various resources, the site sells books of Bible stories from the Old Testament and a story-telling series which progresses through the life of Jesus starting with Christmas and going through the Easter. They also have Vacation Bible School material.