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Building Trust Together – More Than Enough
Building Trust Together – More Than Enough
Organizations don’t collaborate–people do. That means working with others to provide more than enough before, during, and beyond foster care in your community requires forming relationships built on trust. But how do you build that trust? Building Trust Together is a commitment document designed to shape how we all collaborate with fellow advocates, families, churches, … Read more
Love, Don’t Fix – Redefining Failure in Foster Care: Chelsea Geyer
Love, Don’t Fix – Redefining Failure in Foster Care: Chelsea Geyer
On August 20th, 2014, some of the leading thinkers in foster care gathered in Oklahoma City to share ideas and experiences that are making a difference throughout the country. The presentations and discussions from this important symposium were captured on video to be utilized as resources designed to equip a team of passionate people in … Read more
How to Handle a Church Leader Who Doesn’t Seem to “Get It” – Jason Johnson
How to Handle a Church Leader Who Doesn’t Seem to “Get It” – Jason Johnson
On August 20th, 2014, some of the leading thinkers in foster care gathered in Oklahoma City to share ideas and experiences that are making a difference throughout the country. The presentations and discussions from this important symposium were captured on video to be utilized as resources designed to equip a team of passionate people in … Read more
A Church, A Book and a Trashcan: Pr. Robert Gelinus
A Church, A Book and a Trashcan: Pr. Robert Gelinus
On August 20th, 2014, some of the leading thinkers in foster care gathered in Oklahoma City to share ideas and experiences that are making a difference throughout the country. The presentations and discussions from this important symposium were captured on video to be utilized as resources designed to equip a team of passionate people in … Read more
Beth Guckenberger: Conversation Starters
Beth Guckenberger: Conversation Starters
In a season of difficulty and waiting, small choices can make all the difference. In May 2020, vibrant servants and leaders from around the world gathered to explore little actions that can steadily reshape our hearts, our lives and the people we love. Discussions featured timeless themes from soul care to parenting, leadership to foster … Read more
Engage Your Church
Engage Your Church
There is no “script” for how to start and grow an orphan care ministry in your church. No formula. No prescription. Sometimes 1+1=2, and sometimes 1+1=93. Sometimes if you do A then B you get C. Sometimes you get Z. What works for one church might not work for yours, and vice versa. Our goal … Read more
Building a Discipleship Pipeline | webinar
Building a Discipleship Pipeline | webinar
Five Essential Elements of Movement for Your Foster Care and Adoption Ministry The goal of your foster care, adoption and orphan care ministry is not simply to recruit more people to meet a need; it’s to disciple more people to obey a command. Discipleship is not an event, it’s a process. It’s the long, sometimes … Read more
Building a Discipleship Pipeline | eBook
Building a Discipleship Pipeline | eBook
Five Essential Elements of Movement for Your Foster Care and Adoption Ministry The goal of your foster care, adoption and orphan care ministry is not simply to recruit more people to meet a need; it’s to disciple more people to obey a command. Discipleship is not an event, it’s a process. But how do we … Read more
Becoming Home
Becoming Home
GOD’S CALL TO CARE FOR THE ORPHAN IS FOR ALL OF US. Becoming Home is for anyone who has wrestled with how to address the orphan crisis. Caring for orphans makes grace touchable. When Christians choose to adopt, foster, mentor, or support care for orphans around the globe, it reveals God’s true character to the … Read more
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