Studies for Faith Communities

The materials listed below are available free to congregations to use in their ministry. You may download and share without restriction for educational use.

Adoption Month Study

Four-Week Conversation About Adoption

While November is National Adoption Month, anytime of the year is a good time to raise awareness about adoption. Many children need loving adoptive families. The goal of this study is to bring awareness to issues surrounding adoption and offer resources to those with an interest in adopting or supporting foster and adoptive families. The study is offered by Children's Home Society and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, organizations that are partners in adoption.

My Neighbor is Not for Sale Discussion Guide

Designed to help your congregation understand the issue of child sexual exploitation and trafficking, My Neighbor is Not for Sale is a four-part guide designed for Adult Education sessions, Lenten studies and other groups. This guide can be used in congregations nationwide to learn about sexual exploitation and trafficking, ending the demand, and prevention.

Each session introduces you to a key topic to prevent child sexual exploitation, offers a Biblical response, and questions to discuss in your group.

Order the Guide

Safe and Healthy Relationships Youth and Leader's Guides

This four-session series is designed for middle school and high school youth groups to support them in gaining lifelong skills in both online and in-person relationships. The Leader's Guide provides detailed instructions for youth leaders, pastors or other church leaders to facilitate these four sessions. Cherish All Children is also available to support you in leading these sessions.