The Bethesda Institute (formerly The National Christian Resource Center), located in Watertown, Wis., is the primary outreach division of Bethesda Lutheran Communities, providing consultation, resources, research, education, professional training and leadership development. The Institute seeks to raise the level of excellence in services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities among families, churches and professional support providers.

What resources are available through the Bethesda Institute?

• Staff Development Catalog

  The Bethesda Institute's Staff Development Catalog provides staff development programs for health care professionals in the field of developmental disabilities.

• Religious Education Catalog

  The Bethesda Institute's Religious Education Catalog provides religious education materials for people with developmental disabilities.

• Workshops

  Bethesda Institute representatives are available to lead workshops and seminars on many topics related to disability issues and how to provide services to people with developmental disabilities in community settings.