Adoption
Posted on November 10, 2026
by Kim Laube
Considering adoption? Every adoption journey is unique. Before taking the next step, learn five important things every prospective adoptive parent should know. From navigating the waiting period to understanding birth parent relationships and finding the right support, learn what to expect and how to prepare for the journey ahead.
Grief & Loss
Posted on October 11, 2026
by Kari Smith, MS
Pregnancy and infant loss can leave families carrying profound grief, questions, and loneliness. During Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Lutheran Family Service reflects on the preciousness of every human life and how Christians can walk alongside grieving families with compassion, dignity, and the hope we have in Christ.
Church Worker Wellness
Posted on September 25, 2026
by Cassie Beltz, LMHC
Pastors and counselors have distinct roles, but they can work together to provide more complete care. Cassie Beltz, LMHC, explores what a strong pastor-counselor partnership can look like in practice and how church workers can remain meaningfully involved when professional counseling becomes part of someone’s care.
Church Worker Wellness
Posted on September 19, 2026
by Rev. Samuel G. Beltz
When you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, or trauma, you may wonder whether to talk to your pastor, a counselor, or both. Rev. Samuel G. Beltz explains how pastors and counselors have different but complementary roles and how working together can provide care for the whole person.
Lutheran Family Service News
Posted on September 14, 2026
by Rev. Les Wolfgram
Meet Rev. Lester “Les” Wolfgram, a pastor and counselor-in-training who brings more than 33 years of ministry experience as a parish pastor and emergency services chaplain. Drawing on decades of walking alongside people through grief, trauma, crisis, and life transitions, Les has a particular interest in marriage and family counseling, grief care, and trauma, providing compassionate, faith-informed support rooted in the hope of Christ.
Godly Living
Posted on September 4, 2026
by Rev. Nathan Grewe, tLMHC
Uncertainty has a way of keeping our minds searching for answers, replaying questions and focusing on the pieces that are still missing. In Part 2 of The Season of “I Don’t Know,” Rev. Nathan Grewe reflects on the difference between wisely seeking answers and demanding certainty, and how peace can begin even before all the answers arrive.
Lutheran Family Service News
Posted on August 18, 2026
by Ieva Russell
Meet Deaconess Ieva Russell and learn about her journey into mental health counseling, her passion for helping others, and her desire to bring faith and counseling together. Ieva shares how her experiences have shaped her approach to caring for the whole person and offering hope and support through life’s challenges.
Lutheran Family Service News
Posted on July 29, 2026
by Stephanie Grade, LMHC
Meet Stephanie Grade, LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor who provides compassionate, faith-informed care for individuals, couples, and families. Drawing on extensive experience in mental health, addiction recovery, and crisis intervention, Stephanie helps clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, stress, and life transitions through personalized, evidence-based counseling rooted in hope and healing.
Mental Health
Posted on June 1, 2026
by Rev. Jonathan Conner
America is struggling with widespread mental distress. But what if the path toward mental wellness is simpler than we think? Drawing from the book of Proverbs, this article explores how wisdom, discipline, and the fear of the Lord shape healthy minds, stable lives, and lasting peace. Read, do, repeat.
Church Worker Wellness
Posted on May 26, 2026
by Lindy Hinckley, tLMFT
Pastors’ wives faithfully support their families and congregations, yet many carry quiet concerns related to family life, ministry demands, finances, and housing. Understanding these challenges helps congregations walk alongside them with compassion. In this article, learn the top five concerns pastors’ wives commonly share and discover practical ways churches can offer encouragement, support, and genuine care.
