This week, Christianity Today magazine released the article, “The Orphan Care Movement Grows Up.” Its subtitle describes, “Two decades into the resurgence of Christian adoption advocacy, the movement bears both visible bruises and greater wisdom.”
I felt grateful for the chance to write it, reflecting on the growth and deepening of this movement, now 20 years in, spanning from international adoption to local foster care to ministries serving vulnerable children and families worldwide. The article couldn’t cover everything, of course, and there are many other elements I’d have loved to include. But I hope it still provides meaningful glimpses of the history and, especially, the heart of this movement. Most of all, I pray it honors the sacrifices and unseen struggles many have borne. In all this, we see God’s great faithfulness all along the way, made visible in the beautiful perseverance and depth of so many dear brothers and sisters who continue to love and serve, day after day.
READ THE ARTICLE
CT Article on the scars and beauty of the orphan care movement
By Jedd Medefind on December 20, 2024
Jedd Medefind serves as President of the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO), an alliance of more than 300 organizations and a global network of churches working together to inspire and equip Christians to care effectively for vulnerable children and families. His background includes serving in the White House as a Special Assistant to President George W. Bush, leading the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, as well as a range of posts in the California State Legislature. Jedd writes and speaks frequently on faith, human flourishing and emerging technology and is the author of several books, including Becoming Home and Rule Your Tech (So It Won’t Rule You).
