Resource Library

Measures of mental health have dropped sharply in Western nations over the past decade, especially among youth. This era is marked by dis-integration, felt from the level of the individual soul to age-old institutions to the level of national and global affairs. Amid such fracturing, very ordinary Christian practices offer extraordinary gifts.  They are graces — both … Read more

A Christianity Today article by CAFO President, Jedd Medefind that explores the plight of the christian seeking to serve the most vulnerable among us. “Christians never look more like Jesus than when humbly serving amidst the world’s hurting–caring for orphans, battling trafficking, promoting urban renewal. But this good will inevitably be short-lived if rooted in … Read more

Nutrition and mental health interact intimately. Across the lifespan, the developing human brain is profoundly impacted by what we eat. This resource provides research-based steps you can take that really make a difference in physical, mental and emotional health as it relates to healthy eating habits.

God designed us so that we grow and come alive as integrated beings – mind, body and spirit. As we engage the body in vigorous activity or even gentle movement, our mind, our emotions, and our spirit are more alert, more agile, and more well-off. This resource includes some sensible, easy ways to increase physical … Read more

The Scripture communicates that sleep is a gift from God, which we are invited to receive as part of a trusting relationship with God. We sleep knowing God doesn’t. This resource provides practical steps for how we can improve our sleep and help our children improve theirs.

A brief overview of CAFO’s Spiritual Formation Calendar Experience. The Spiritual Formation Calendar Experience is designed to help leaders of organizations, churches or networks to lead a team through biblically-rooted practices of spiritual formation. 

Discover what the Justice + the Inner Life podcast is all about with this quick overview. Discover life habits and small choices that God uses to help us remain steadfast and vibrant in the long, hard work of justice and mercy.