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Lifeline agency ‘key’ in bipartisan letter urging Trump action on Chinese adoptions

WASHINGTON (BP) – A bipartisan congressional letter with more than 100 signatures has been delivered to President Donald Trump urging him to open discussions with China regarding its discontinued intercountry adoption program that left nearly 300 U.S. families in limbo.

Kentucky pastor’s family desperately fights with ‘broken system’

ASHLAND, Ky. – A Kentucky Baptist pastor and his family are fighting an intense battle to obtain access for their adopted daughter to mental health care that is desperately needed. In the process, the family is raising awareness of a drastic need in Kentucky regarding the care and love for children.

ERLC wants to hear from Southern Baptists

NASHVILLE (BP) — Southern Baptists wishing to provide direct input on issues addressed by the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission may do so over the next six months through a survey released by the entity.

China adoptions eyed anew by Lifeline Children’s Services in Trump term

SELMA, Ala. (BP) – On a beach in Thailand in February 2011 as international students, Lauren Jones and Harrison Smith discovered their mutual hope of adopting a child from China. Lauren considered it a dealbreaker in accepting a husband.

FIRST-PERSON: Reclaiming America’s leadership in global child welfare

As our nation prepares for a new administration, it is impossible to ignore the influence these individuals will have not only on domestic policies but also on the world’s perception of America’s heart and values. The mission of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is one area that offers a profound opportunity for leadership and attention. The department's responsibility to protect the well-being of vulnerable children and families goes far beyond its association with public health. HHS must prioritize child protection.

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.

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.