Church planters blessed by Southern Baptists throughout adoption journey
When Jacob and Makenzie Goble settled in their seats at NAMB’s Send Luncheon during the Southern Baptist Convention’s Annual Meeting this past June, they had no idea they were in for an unexpected surprise.
Nov. 10 a special day to focus on widows, orphans
Southern Baptists have set aside Sunday, Nov. 9, to focus on caring for widows and orphans.
Aid Chinese orphans, U.S. families stuck in adoption limbo, ERLC urges Blinken
WASHINGTON (BP) – The Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) has urged the U.S. government to intercede for the American families and Chinese orphans caught in limbo by the end of China’s international adoption program.
Shock, anger as China ends adoptions impacting hundreds of U.S. families
BEIJING (BP) – The Chinese government has officially ended its international adoption program, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning announced Sept. 5, ending hopes for hundreds of U.S. families who were matched with children before the COVID-19 pandemic but had adoptions put on hold in 2020.
Americans OK with IVF, divided over embryo destruction
U.S. adults support in vitro fertilization (IVF) in general but are more divided about destroying embryos created in the process.
Vermont pastor and wife denied foster care license over religious beliefs
The Wuotis and Gantts both had their foster care licenses revoked by the state when they expressed they could not compromise on their Christian beliefs, in this case, related to sexuality.
From addiction, prison to the ‘honor’ of fatherhood
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (BP) – When he left prison in 2009, John Stroup knew nothing about being a godly father.
FIRST-PERSON: The calling of fatherhood
My adult life has been committed to teaching and cultivating the lives of people, formerly as a college football coach and collegiate sports chaplain to now as a pastor and college professor. I have joyfully dedicated my life to investing in others, especially in the discipleship of their faith in Christ.
Haitian aid workers worry American Christians donors could worsen crisis
(RNS) — As the security crisis in Haiti continues, the humanitarian aid group Haiti Family Care Network is urging U.S. Christian donors to refrain from worsening the situation by donating to orphanages and to redirect their efforts instead toward initiatives helping parents support their children.
New federal rules threaten Kentucky children’s placement agency
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – The Biden Administration has finalized new rules that could threaten the ability of Sunrise Children’s Services and other faith-based agencies to place Kentucky children in foster care.
