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The Vision

We are Christians who care about families and the Gospel, transforming lives now and for eternity.

The Mission

We care about families growing in Christ and equip them to witness to each other and to the world.

by Helping families grow in Christ
by Equipping families to witness for Christ
by Witnessing to families who don't know Christ

"Give as freely as you have received." (Matthew 10:8)

Seven Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry

Seven Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry-Part Two

Welcome back Family Shield Ministries folks with this Part 2 conversation with a precious part of the church, Julianna Schults. She is part of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Youth Ministry Department, and she is sharing her time with us about a book that she has just put together with ...
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Rev. Mark Femmel led with a devotion at the Faith Family Reunion Prodigal Parent Ministry Training held on October 27, 2024

Faith Family Reunion Prodigal Parent Ministry Training Report

November 13, 2024 Faith Family Reunion - Prodigal Parent Ministry Training Report FAITH FAMILY REUNION--PRODIGAL PARENT MINISTRY TRAINING Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Lemay, MO Saturday, October 27, 2024 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thirty-one (31) people registered to attend the Faith Family Reunion-Parents of Prodigal Ministry Training on Saturday, October 27th ...
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TESTIMONIALS

I'm Raising My Grandchildren

Mary called to request the booklet on “parenting” from our radio program. She has taken on raising three grandchildren. These are Mary’s grandchildren, not her husbands. This has caused a strain on the marriage and they are finding that going from ‘empty nesters’ to raising two active boys and a little girl to be almost too much. But…what else could they do? Our Response Center representative offered to send “Parenting with Purpose,” "For Better for Worse," and "Stressed but Connected." Mary said she would read them and pass them on to a few other “second time moms.” She also said to thank you for your program. It encourages and equips her to deal with her daily life. She felt it was aired especially for her!  MORE>>

A Young Mom Thanks Us for Our Parenting Programs and Bible Studies

Erica wrote: “Thank you for your prayers for me and my son, believing in me even when I didn’t believe in myself, listening to my dreams and fears, teaching me about parenting and about the Lord. I know you will be glad to hear that I finished my college degree last year. Being a single mom, this was no easy task. My son and I are doing well. I just wanted to say thank you. You will never know how much your interest and support meant to me.” MORE>>