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Online Resources
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www.aacc.net – American Association of Christian Counselors
www.aacc.net – Caring for People God’s Way and Breaking Free (Peer Counseling)
www.divorcecare.org – for a confusing time when people feel isolated and have lots of questions about issues never faced before
www.divorcecare4kids.org – groups blend, games, music, stories, videos and discussion to help kids process the divorce and move forward
www.griefshare.org – walking through the grieving process
www.openoffice.org – free and open productivity suite by Apache
www.bible.org – many resources, links
www.biblegateway.com – free online Bible, many translations
www.thebibleproject.com – animation studio that produces short-form, fully animated videos to make the biblical story accessible to everyone, everywhere
www.biblestudytools.com – 16 online commentaries (Henry, Geneva, Scofield, etc.)
www.carm.org – Christian apologetics and research ministry
www.ccel.org – extensive writings of early church fathers
www.crosswalk.com – study helps, articles
www.facebook.com (pastoral care)
www.gotquestions.org – biblical, applicable, and timely answers to spiritually related questions
www.growingleaders.com/blog/ – on leading the next generation
www.learn.wol.org – Learn the Word by Word of Life; free online Bible courses
www.marriagetoday.com – strengthen families and marriages through diverse ministry outreaches
www.sermoncentral.org – free sermons, illustrations
www.sermonillustrations.com – free sermon illustrations
www.smallgroups.com – everything you need for small groups
www.snopes.com – online touchstone of research on rumors and misinformation
www.stephenministries.org – one-to-one lay caring ministry
www.takethemameal.com – simplifying meal coordination so friends can show they care
www.youthpastor.com – ideas for youth pastors
www.youthspecialties.com – articles, forums for youth pastors
www.wingclips.com – movie clips that illustrate and inspire
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