Presents with Presence
“The goal of our Christmas programs and of giving gifts to the children is that they would see His salvation—that their deepest heart longings will be filled in the gift of Jesus and that God Immanuel will stay with them forever.” Read more from our director Marian Christopherson’s article in our winter newsletter, in addition to our recommendations for devotional resources for 2026.
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On June 12-13, 2024, the AFLC celebrated the publication of Rev. Robert L. Lee's history of the AFLC: From Freedom to Life. Click the link below to read the full transcript of an interview with him about the book, and enjoy the slideshow played at the honorary reception and book-signing.
Recent Publications
Alive in Christ
This devotional was put together through the efforts of AFLC Parish Education, AFLC Youth Ministries, and 31 men and women writers from across the AFLC. Perfect for personal study of God’s Word or in a small group or youth group setting, Alive in Christ is a tool to help the Word of Christ dwell richly in teens. “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ” (Romans 10:17).
From Freedom to Life
“The title, From Freedom to Life, was chosen to express the conviction of our founders that polity or denominational structure is never an end in itself but a context in which true spiritual life might abound. My hope is that your reading of this book will not only supply the story of the birth and growth of a small Lutheran denomination. A greater goal is that you might catch the vision that captured me as a teenager, of a unique fellowship bound together not by organization but by Spirit-led commitment to the task of building and nourishing free and living Lutheran congregations.”
—Robert L. Lee
Ten Commandments Curriculum
Jesus A-Z
Jesus A-Z and its accompanying coloring book journey through all the letters of the alphabet, connecting each letter to Jesus in Scripture through vivid illustrations and descriptive names such as Bread of Life, Prince of Peace, and Light of the World.
The Gospel in the Congregation
Have you ever wondered why our AFLC is so focused on the congregation? Or why our congregations are so mission-minded? Or even why we are a fellowship of Lutheran congregations with no bishops, synods, or human authorities over us? These and many other questions will be answered in this biblically based study, The Gospel in the Congregation: A Study of the AFLC Fundamental Principles.
1 Peter Bible Study
The saying goes, “Hope springs eternal.” But depending on what hope is based on or in, hope may be “iffy” at best and downright hopeless at worst. Only hope based in God’s Word is sure and certain. First Peter was written to remind us of this truth and to center our hope in God’s Word. Then, no matter what trials we may face, hope will keep us encouraged.
Do You Really Want the Congregation?
Principles & Practices of Evangelism
Education Spotlight
Opening Chapel Time
Jane Quanbeck and Marian Christopherson, Sunday school teachers at New Luther Valley Lutheran Church, McVille, ND, share how "opening chapel time" has shaped their students and helped them engage more deeply with Scripture, missions, and prayer. Read their responses in our interview below.
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