Welcome to the Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar Family Website!

Our prayer is that all who view this site will realize that we are ordinary people with our individual weaknesses and imperfections but we serve an extraordinary GOD who delights in demonstrating His great power!

“And He said unto me, my grace is sufficient for thee for my strength is made perfect in weakness, most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)

We trust that you will find strength and encouragement from HIM who is "able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask…”

Grace and Peace, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar Family

Jim Bob & Michelle Duggar announce #18 is on the way!!!

We are so grateful to God to announce that Michelle is expecting our 18th child, due in January of 2009!
Psalm 127 says, “Lo children are a heritage of the Lord, the fruit of the womb is His reward.” We believe that each child is a special gift from God and we are thankful to Him for each one.

We have enjoyed hearing from thousands of families that have emailed us over the past several months and we regret that we have not been able to respond to everyone. We appreciate the words of encouragement and what a joy to hear from many who are seeking a relationship with Jesus Christ and yet others who desire to train up their children to follow God with their whole heart!

Many have asked Michelle child training or organizational questions. Others have asked Jim Bob about the Jim Sammons Financial Freedom Seminar, which we highly recommend.

We want to be quick to say, we are still learning by God’s grace & we do not consider ourselves ‘Professional Parents’. One thing we are confident of is “this very thing, that HE who has begun a good work in us will continue it until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6) We consider the Bible the 'Owner's Manual' for our lives, and in it is contained all the answers to life’s questions. We hope to update our website in the FAQ's section from time to time.

We would like to recommend a free Daily Success email that is packed full of God’s wisdom. It will encourage and challenge you in your daily walk with God.

In October 2008, the first season of “17 Kids & Counting!” our new reality series, premiered on the TLC (The Learning Channel). This exciting new series catches up with us including our various travels, Josh getting married, meeting up with another large family, more logistics, time & money-saving tips from our growing family. You can go to the Discovery Health Website and see YouTube clips of new shows, past shows and play the game titled simply, "Name That Duggar," You can now watch "17 Kids & Counting" Monday nights on the new Amazing Family Night on TLC!

We have received thousands of emails over the past several years asking questions about our family. Questions from "Why do you have so many children?", to, "How can you afford them?", "Are you going to have any more?",and "How do you do it?" We are grateful for the opportunity to share the many miracles that God has done as we have sought to follow Him. Our brand new book entitled The Duggars: 20 and Counting! will be in stores beginning December 2! Click here to pre-order now at a special introductory price! Our book will have testimonies and photos from our lives, and things that we have learned along the way raising 18 children!

Thank you for your prayers & interest in our family, we pray God will bless you and your family as you seek to follow Him.

With Joy Because of Jesus,
Jim Bob & Michelle Duggar Family
Proverbs 3:5-7

The Duggars: 20 and Counting!
By Michelle Duggar & Jim Bob Duggar / Howard Books