Church leaders are increasingly promoting adoption and foster care for their members even as fewer members are involved in the processes, according to a new LifeWay Research report that surmises the drop may be attributed to the pandemic.
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Missouri Pastor Sets World Record by Running 153 Consecutive Marathons: 'Every Mile for the Glory of God'
A Southern Baptist Pastor in Missouri ran 153 consecutive marathons to raise awareness for adoption, foster care, and youth mental health.
New York to Pay $250,000 after Trying to Shut Down Faith-Based Adoption Agency
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has agreed to pay $250,000 in legal fees after spending years attempting to shut down New Hope Family Services, a faith-based adoption agency, because of its policy about placing children with a "married mother and father" and not same-sex couples and unmarried heterosexual couples.
Uber Driver Persuades Pregnant Woman Not to Get an Abortion after Watching Lifemark
The new adoption-centric movie Lifemark has been used by God to impact countless women facing unwanted pregnancies, including a woman who was talked out of an abortion by her Uber driver, according to the filmmakers behind the faith-based project.
'Great News for Children': Court Says N.Y. Can't Shut Down Christian Adoption Agency
A U.S. federal judge delivered a major victory to a faith-based adoption agency last week by permanently blocking the state of New York from closing the provider due to its Christian beliefs.
Kendricks' Lifemark Opens in Top 10, Earns 97 Percent Audience Score: It's 'Undeniably Moving'
The faith-based, adoption-themed movie Lifemark opened at No. 7 in theaters over the weekend, marking the sixth straight time that a movie made by filmmaking brothers Alex and Stephen Kendrick opened in the Top 10.
Walmart to Expand Abortion, Adoption Coverage for Employees
Walmart, the nation's largest retailer, announced on Friday that it will expand abortion coverage and abortion-related travel expenses for its employees.
Hollywood Studios Rejected Lifemark due to Pro-Life Message, Alex Kendrick Says: 'They All Turned Down This Film'
The director of such faith-based hits as War Room and Courageous says Hollywood studios refused to distribute his latest movie, Lifemark, due to its pro-life message and its portrayal of the subject of abortion.
Michigan Gov. Slammed for Vetoing Adoption Tax Credits, Pro-Adoption Campaign
This week, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed multiple items in the state budget designed to promote adoption, including tax credits for adoptive parents and a marketing program that would have promoted adoption as an alternative to abortion. The veto decision sparked frustration and confusion among lawmakers and pro-life groups.
Christian Organization to Reimburse Employees up to $5,000 for Adoption Expenses
Christ for All Nations has announced that it will reimburse its employees for adoption expenses up to $5,000.
