Caregiving Resources

We care through intentional support, meeting you where you are to provide the love and care of Christ. We believe God wants you to find freedom, and ultimately, to walk in the purpose to which He has called you. We have a list of materials to help you with various stages of life. We are grateful for the following resources that seek to help people in their personal and spiritual lives. Just because a resource is listed on this website, this does not equate to complete endorsement of these individuals and organizations. Please use these resources with discretion.

It’s OK to not be OK - just don’t stay there. With Christ, life can be different. No matter what you’re facing right now, we want you to know God loves you, we love you, and we’re here for you. Any of us can find ourselves in a challenging season of life. At Christ Lincoln, we believe no one should walk through life's most difficult moments alone. We are committed to being the hands and feet of Christ as we provide hope, healing, and belonging.

Jesus said, "Come and see." He also says, "As the Father has sent me, I am sending you" (John 20:21); "I will make you fishers of men" (Matthew 4:19). We recognize that we are called in faith with Jesus and also sent out into the world. Sent to do what? To help people know their Savior. We can do that by being a safe place to receive care and by being a place that encourages and cultivates service.

Abuse

Healing the Wounded Heart by Dan B Allender

Grace (Abuse of Power in Ministry) - https://www.netgrace.org/

Addiction

Unwanted by Jay Stringer

Re:Generation - https://www.regenerationrecovery.org/

Celebrate Recovery - https://celebraterecovery.com/

Blended Families

The Smart Step-Family by Ron L. Deal

As for Me and My House Ministries - https://rondeal.org/

Community Needs

When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert

Generous Justice by Timothy Keller

Culture + Faith

Justice Awakening by Eddie Byun

Adopted for Life by Russell D. Moore

Wounded by God’s People by Anne Grahan Lotz

The Sacredness of Secular Work by Jordan Raynor

Love thy Body by Nancy Pearcy

Loving Your Community by Stephen Viars

Emotional Health

Anxious by Amy Simpson

The Freedom from Depression Workbook by Les Carter, PhD & Frank Minirth, MD

Recovering from Losses in Life by H. Norman Wright

Wounded by God’s People by Anne Grahan Lotz

Mending the Soul by Steven R. Tracy- Safety + Support, Emotional Health

Intimate Deception by Dr. Sheri Keffer

Emotionally Healthy Discipleship - https://www.emotionallyhealthy.org/

Grief

Through a Season of Grief by Bill Dunn & Kathy Leonard

Recovering from Losses in Life by H. Norman Wright

Experiencing Grief by H. Norman Wright

Healthy Relationships

Trust by Dr. Henry Cloud

Forgiving What You Can’t Forget by Lysa Terkeurst

How to Have THAT Difficult Conversation by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend-

The Six Conversations by Heather Holleman

The Emotionally Destructive Relationship by Leslie Vernick

Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend – Healthy Relationships

Leslie Vernick - https://leslievernick.com/

Diane Langberg (Church Hurts) - https://www.dianelangberg.com/

Cloud-Townsend - https://www.cloudtownsend.com/

Saga Center - https://www.sagacenter.org/

Healthy Sexuality

Rethinking Sexuality by Dr. Juli Slattery

Embodied by Preston Sprinkle

Is God Anti-Gay by Sam Allberry

Breaking Free by Russell Willingham

Intimate Deception by Dr. Sheri Keffer

Pure Desires Ministries - https://puredesire.org/

Preston Sprinkle - https://www.prestonsprinkle.com/

Faithful & True - https://www.faithfulandtrue.com/

His Way-Out Ministries - https://hiswayout.com/

Helping Vulnerable Populations

Family Life - https://www.familylife.com/

Finally Family Homes - https://finallyfamilyhomes.org/

Lifeline Global Ministries - https://lifelineglobal.org/

Olive Crest - https://www.olivecrest.org/

Foster the City - https://fosterthecity.org/

Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) - https://cafo.org/

SCV Pregnancy Center - https://www.scvpc.org/

The Center- A Place of Hope - https://www.aplaceofhope.com/

Grace Alliance - https://mentalhealthgracealliance.org/

Human Trafficking

ZOE International - https://gozoe.org/

Cherished LA - https://www.cherishedla.org/

Treasures - https://www.iamatreasure.com/

Leadership Support

The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) - https://aacc.net/

Marble Retreat - https://marbleretreat.org/

Marriage + Singleness

The Good News About Marriage by Shaunti Feldhahn

Shattered Vows by Debbie Laaser

Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas

How to Act Right When Your Spouse Acts Wrong by Leslie Vernick

Focus on the Family - https://www.focusonthefamily.com/

Hope After Betrayal - https://hopeafterbetrayal.com/

Brave One - https://www.braveone.com/

Hope Restored - https://hoperestored.focusonthefamily.com/

7 Myths about Singleness by Sam Allberry

The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages by Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey

Close Calls by Dave Carder

Torn Asunder by Dave Carder

Parenting

The Seven Cries of Today’s Teens by Timothy Smith

Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas

Adopted for Life by Russell D. Moore

Safe House by Dr. Joshua Straub- Parenting

Doing Life with Your Adult Children by Jim Burns

The Gospel & Parenting by Andrew T Walker & Russel Moore

Co-parenting International - https://www.coparentinginternational.com/

Focus on the Family - https://www.focusonthefamily.com/

Famous at Home (Joshua Straub) - https://www.joshuastraub.com/

Safety + Support

Crisis Trauma Counseling by Dr. H Norman Wright

Mending the Soul by Steven R. Tracy

Violence Among Us by Brenda Branson & Paule Silva

Preventing Suicide by Karen Mason A

Spiritual Growth

Sacred Pathways by Gary Thomas

Emotionally Healthy Discipleship by Peter Scazzero

How People Grow by Dr. Henry Cloud + Dr. John Townsend

Gently and Lowly by Dane Ortlund- Spiritual Growth

The Gospel for Life by Russell Moore and Andrew T Walker

The Other Half of Church by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

Changes that Heal by Dr. Henry Cloud- Spiritual Growth