To Engage Work of Concordia Center for the Family

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To Engage Work  
of Concordia Center for the Family 
WHEREAS, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod upholds the 
scriptural mandate for families and the Church to nurture faith in 
the home: “These commandments that I give you today are to be on 
your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when 
you sit at home and when you walk along the road” (Deut. 6:6 –7 
NIV); and 
WHEREAS, Concordia Center for the Family (CCF), under the 
leadership of Executive Director Rev. Dr. Todd A. Biermann, is a 
recognized service organization (RSO) of the Synod, dedicated to 
uniting homes and congregations in making lifelong disciples of 
Jesus throu gh targeted training and resources for family 
discipleship; and 
W
HEREAS, CCF offers practical training opportunities including 
Family Discipleship Facilitator training, presentations on multiple 
aspects of family discipleship, and partnerships like the Family 
Discipleship Initiative with Concordia Seminary, which equip 
pastors, church workers, and lay leaders to guide families in daily 
faith formation; and 
W
HEREAS, in accordance with the Synod ’s priority to  
“strengthen and support the Lutheran Family in living out God’s 
design” ( 2016 Resolutions 4-02A , 16 -02A), greater engagement 
with CCF programs would strengthen collaborative ministry 
between homes, congregations, and RSOs to fulfill the Great 
Commission (Matt. 28:19 –20), including by building synergy 
across districts; and 
W
HEREAS, CCF has been encouraged by Synod leaders, by 
leaders of our Concordia seminaries and other Concordia University 
System schools, by many of the Synod’s district presidents and by 
scores of local church workers to expand its training opportunities 
to become more accessible throughout the entire Synod; therefore 
be it 
Resolved, That the 2026 Synod convention encourage all Synod 
pastors, commissioned workers, lay leaders, and congregations to 
actively engage with the training and resources provided by CCF, 
including the participation in Family Discipleship Facilitator 
training and the utilization of home-centered discipleship materials; 
and be it further 
Resolved, That all members of the Synod be encouraged to pray 
for the expanding work of CCF and unite in the common biblically-
based cause of family discipleship, toward the end that our Synod 
and all its members would be strengthened by the gifts of Christ, 
affirmed in walking together with Christ toward eternity in heaven, 
and empowered to more brightly shine as lights in the darkness; and 
be it further 
Resolved, That the Synod district presidents be requested to 
promote CCF’s offerings in their districts through newsletters, 
conventions, and church worker gatherings, aiming to increase 
awareness and utilization of CCF programs and resources; and be it 
finally 
Resolved, That the 2026 Synod convention affirm  
the vital role 
of CCF in supporting the Synod’s family ministries and commit to 
ongoing prayer and support for expanded engagement with its work. 
Christ, Milford, MI; Shepherd of the Hills, Crossville, TN; 
 
Trinity, Springfield, MO 
Ov.