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Resources Foundations

Foundations

This page is a growing collection of trusted resources to help you explore  Foundations more deeply throughout this sermon series. Whether you’re wrestling with big questions, reading the Bible for the first time, or looking for ways to guide your kids in faith conversations, these tools are meant to support you wherever you are.

The 5 Love Languages – Gary Chapman

Not explicitly theological, but incredibly practical for communication and connection.

The Meaning of Marriage – Timothy Keller
Deep, theological, but super practical. Frames marriage as a picture of the gospel.

Sacred Marriage – Gary Thomas
Big idea: marriage is more about holiness than happiness. Game-changer mindset.

Love & Respect – Emerson Eggerichs
Built on Ephesians 5—simple framework that helps couples break conflict cycles.

Boundaries in Marriage – Henry Cloud & John Townsend
Helps couples deal with control, conflict, and emotional health.

Single, Dating, Engaged, Married – Ben Stuart
A gospel-centered guide to relationships in every stage of life, helping people pursue God first and build a strong foundation before and within marriage.

From This Day Forward – Craig Groeschel
A practical, commitment-based approach to marriage focused on daily habits that strengthen relationships, including seeking God, fighting fair, and never giving up.

Real Marriage – Mark Driscoll
Edgy, direct, and tackles real-life issues (sex, conflict, expectations).

The Power of a Praying Wife – Stormie Omartian
Strong spiritual focus—great for cultivating prayer-centered marriages.

His Needs, Her Needs – Willard F. Harley Jr.
A practical, counseling-based approach to marriage that identifies the core emotional needs of husbands and wives, helping couples build stronger connection, avoid affairs, and meet each other’s needs intentionally.

You and Me Forever – Francis Chan
Marriage through the lens of eternity—not comfort.

Single, Dating, Engaged, Married – Ben Stuart
A gospel-centered guide to relationships in every stage, focused on identity, purpose, and pursuing God before pursuing a person.

Not Yet Married – Marshall Segal
A deeply biblical look at singleness and dating, emphasizing joy in Christ and intentional, God-honoring relationships.

Boundaries in Dating – Henry Cloud & John Townsend
A practical guide to emotional health, helping couples establish healthy boundaries and avoid destructive relationship patterns.

Praying for Your Future Husband – Robin Jones Gunn & Tricia Goyer
A devotional-style book encouraging women to pray intentionally for their future spouse and prepare their own heart for marriage.

Future Husband, Present Prayers – Christian Bevere
A faith-filled guide to actively preparing for marriage through prayer, identity, and spiritual growth while waiting.

Before You Meet Your Future Husband – Robin Jones Gunn
A reflective and prayer-focused guide that helps women ask the right questions and spiritually prepare before entering a relationship.

Habits of the Household – Justin Whitmel Earley
A practical, rhythm-based approach to forming faith in the home by turning everyday routines into discipleship moments.

Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family – Paul David Tripp
A deeply biblical framework focused on heart transformation, grace, and parenting as a gospel mission.

Raising Passionate Jesus Followers – Phil & Diane Comer
A stage-based framework for intentionally guiding kids toward a lasting, personal relationship with Jesus.

Age of Opportunity – Paul David Tripp
A powerful reframing of the teenage years as a prime opportunity for influence and discipleship.

Boundaries with Kids – Henry Cloud & John Townsend
A practical guide to raising responsible, self-controlled kids through loving limits.

Boundaries with Teens – Henry Cloud & John Townsend
A focused guide for navigating the teen years with clarity, consistency, and relational wisdom.

Raising Disciples at Home – Chris Ammen
A simple, actionable guide to helping parents take ownership of discipling their kids daily.

Family Discipleship – Matt Chandler & Adam Griffin
A gospel-centered approach to making disciples in the home through intentional time, moments, and milestones.

Shepherding a Child’s Heart – Tedd Tripp
A classic resource on shaping a child’s heart, not just behavior, through biblical discipline and intentional guidance.

The Intentional Father – Jon Tyson
A discipleship-driven approach to raising sons with identity, purpose, and biblical manhood through intentional moments.

Gospel-Centered Family – Tim Chester & Ed Moll
A strong theological vision for building a home centered on the gospel, not behavior management.

The Prodigal Parent – Douglas Bond
A hope-filled, gospel-centered resource for parents of children who have walked away from the faith, focusing on trust in God and faithful endurance.

Praying Circles Around Your Children – Mark Batterson
A practical and faith-building guide to praying intentionally and consistently over your kids’ lives.

DivorceCare: Hope, Help, and Healing During and After Your Divorce – Steve Grissom & Kathy Leonard
A trusted, Christ-centered recovery guide designed for both personal use and group settings, helping people process grief, anger, and healing through a structured, biblical approach.

Surviving an Unwanted Divorce – Lysa TerKeurst
A raw, Scripture-driven guide that walks through pain, identity, and healing, helping readers rebuild their lives and trust God after divorce.

Living Unbroken – Tracie Miles
A healing-focused book (often used in groups) that helps individuals rebuild identity, process emotional wounds, and move forward with purpose after divorce.

Divorce Recovery: Growing and Healing God’s Way – Winston T. Smith
A biblical counseling resource that helps readers navigate the emotional and spiritual challenges of divorce while pursuing growth and restoration through Scripture.

From Broken Vows to Healed Hearts – Scott Stanley & others
A recovery-oriented guide that combines Scripture, journaling, and community-focused healing to help individuals rebuild their lives after divorce.

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OUR MISSION -

  • Helping people find and follow Jesus.

WHAT WE VALUE -

  • Gospel: Jesus is the hero of everything we do.
  • Growth: Learning from the word and living like Jesus.
  • Worship: A real response from real people to a real God.
  • Family: Building stronger relationships at church and in our homes.
  • Multiplication: Multiplying believers and churches

WHY EAST BETHEL? -

  • 98% of East Bethel is unchurched or commutes to church.
  • The population will grow 48% by 2040 (12,000 → 19,000). 600+ homes are currently in development.
  • No new church has been planted in 60+ years. Only 2-3 churches are in the city.
  • East Bethel is developing an individual identity and has a comprehensive plan for city expansion.

OUR SUPPORT -

  • We are a part of Converge North Central and being planted by Transform Church (Andover) Oak Haven Church (Ham Lake) and Pursuit Community Church (Mounds View).