Two upcoming conferences promise deep substance on two topics of great import to the Christian orphan movement:  the theological wellsprings of Christian orphan care and connecting with children from hard places.

The Together for Adoption conference in Atlanta, GA on September 14-15, 2012 will “take Christians deeper into God’s story of adoption to give hope and practical tools to walk with deep joy through ‘the sufferings of this present time’ for God’s glory and the good of orphans around the world.” Learn more about the T4A Conference HERE and enjoy this blog post on “Why Theology Matters for Orphans.”

The Empowered to Connect Conference in Nashville, TN on September 14-15 is sponsored by Alliance member Show Hope and features our dear friend Dr. Karyn Purvis. The conference is designed to help adoptive and foster parents, ministry leaders and professionals better understand how to connect with children from hard places in order to help them heal and become all that God desires for them to be.  READ MORE.