The Foundation for Christian Studies (FCS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study, teaching, and practice of Christianity according to the doctrines and principles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormonism). The website, which is not in any way affiliated with LDS.org, is intended to inspire all people, regardless of individual religious persuasion, to come together in support of essential Christian values and compassionate service to God’s children across the globe. The FCS accomplishes this by providing rich scriptural course study—biblically focused to appeal to the common scriptural platform of all Christian denominations, access to spiritual web forums, an online store offering inspirational Christian media based upon the doctrines and principles of Mormonism, and a charitable giving program that emphasizes individual and community self-reliance.

Jesus Christ told those who believed in him that if they continued in his word they would be his disciples, know the truth, and be set free from the spiritual bondage of Satan (John 8:32). The Savior said that if a man comes unto him and hears and does what He says, then his life is like a house on a foundation of rock that will not be washed away by the buffetings of the world (Luke 6:47-48).

Eric Shuster, the founder of FCS, and his advisors on the FCS board are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Therefore the doctrines discussed on this web site are consistent with and in some cases unique to that Christian denomination (Mormonism). However, the web site is specifically designed for people interested in learning more about Christianity in general, regardless of their religious affiliation. The site is a portal where you can put forward your beliefs, hear those of others, and discuss differences on a number of well run religious online forums. The FCS website is definitely not a place where Christians of one denomination or way of believing are encouraged to denounce Christians of any other denomination or way of believing. On the contrary, the FCS insists on the following ethic: Where there are differences, all discussion and debate should be conducted in the spirit of agreeing to disagree: Condemnation and denouncement are not welcome. People who have a need to define their beliefs through denigration of the beliefs of others should go elsewhere. There are plenty of other web sites where this form of discourse is practiced with enthusiasm. We do not condemn it. It is simply not practiced here.

The gospel of Jesus Christ has the power to save and to protect the children of God. God is the great I am, not the great I was, and his word is alive today and available for all of us to feast upon and apply in our everyday lives. The Foundation for Christian Studies is a spiritual banquet where all are invited to come and eat freely. Should the Christian beliefs expressed by the FCS not align with your own, we welcome a respectful discourse with you—not as a means of evangelism, but as a means of finding common ground in the Body of Christ where we can all be different parts of the same unified Christian purpose to the strengthening of our families, communities, nations and world.

DISCLAIMER: The Foundation for Christian Studies (FCS) is not an official organization or affiliate of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and this web site is not an official web site of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The views expressed here are the responsibility of the Foundation for Christian Studies. The official web site of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can be found at www.lds.org.

The Foundation’s Mission
The mission of the Foundation for Christian Studies (FCS) is to “teach all nations” the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ; to encourage ardent study of the scriptures “for inspiration and instruction in righteousness”; and to exemplify the ministry of our Savior and Redeemer by fulfilling his commission to “love one another”—the combined scriptures of Matt. 28:19, 2 Tim. 3:16, and John 13:34 respectively.

The FCS is a foundation in the gospel of Jesus Christ in three ways:

1. A foundation of scripture-based doctrine that provides the core belief system of Mormonism as a Christian denomination through rich, accessible content
    

2. A foundation of spiritual inspiration exchanged among Christians to invite all to come unto Christ through access to a number of interactive online web forums
    

3. A foundation of charity that exemplifies the ministry of Christ to serve those who are most in need through the sponsoring of outstanding self-help oriented charities.

The Foundation’s Board of Advisors
The FCS is made up of volunteer theological contributors and advisors who have a passion for the gospel of Jesus Christ, further blessed by a team of dedicated professionals who render value-added services in the successful operation of the Foundation. Not a single penny of revenues generated by the FCS is spent on paying salaries to the Board of Associates or anyone connected to the FCS. Meet the FCS Board of Advisors and read the Founder's Testimony.

The Foundation’s Charitable Pledge
The FCS is a limited liability corporation (LLC), founded in the state of Colorado. Being an LLC provides the FCS flexibility in operations in order to optimize the management of the foundation towards an efficient and charitable end. The FCS pledges itself to be a non-profit organization in promoting and sponsoring carefully selected public charities and organizations who have demonstrated operational effectiveness and fiscal excellence. The focus of these charities is on “self-help,” thus promoting causes that give people a boost so they can sustainably help themselves. See the charities page for more details on the FCS selected charities, the operational structure of the FCS, and our philosophy of giving.

The Foundation’s Press Room
From time to time the FCS will develop and distribute press releases for the purposes of creating awareness for the Foundation’s activities, responding to selected communications, and to promote worthwhile causes that are commensurate with the principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Visit the press room by clicking here.