foster care

Worship Pastor Used Big Wheel of Fortune Win as a Platform for Adoption/Foster Care

Worship Pastor Used Big Wheel of Fortune Win as a Platform for Adoption/Foster Care

A worship pastor at Hindman First Baptist Church and the executive director of adult and family ministries at Camp Nathanael in Kentucky won $61,450 on “Wheel of Fortune” earlier this month.

Catholic Couple Claims They Were Blocked from Fostering Children over Their LGBTQ Beliefs

Catholic Couple Claims They Were Blocked from Fostering Children over Their LGBTQ Beliefs

A couple from Massachusetts is suing the Department of Children and Families (DCF) after they were reportedly blocked from fostering children due to their beliefs on gender, sexuality and marriage.

More Pastors Are Promoting Adoption, but Fewer Members Are Adopting: Lifeway Poll

More Pastors Are Promoting Adoption, but Fewer Members Are Adopting: Lifeway Poll

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.

The Church Must Better Care for Children in Foster Care

The Church Must Better Care for Children in Foster Care

Fostering children – and adopting those who need a family – has become our life’s calling. Sadly, only three percent of practicing Christians step up to foster a child in need of placement, according to Barna research. This number is staggeringly low when you consider that almost 400,000 children are currently embroiled in the foster care system nationwide.

This month we celebrate National Foster Care Month, and we must turn our attention to this plight, better serving and advocating for those living in this space.

Missouri Pastor Sets World Record by Running 153 Consecutive Marathons: 'Every Mile for the Glory of God'

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.

Mrs. Universe 2022 Calls on the Church to Help Foster Children

Mrs. Universe 2022 Calls on the Church to Help Foster Children

Tori Hope Petersen, a former foster child who was crowned Mrs. Universe 2022, is encouraging others to provide a loving home to children who grew up without a biological family.

Tony and Lauren Dungy Have Fostered 100 Children: They're 'in Crisis' and 'Need a Home'

Tony and Lauren Dungy Have Fostered 100 Children: They're 'in Crisis' and 'Need a Home'

Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach Tony Dungy and his wife Lauren told NBC's Today Show this week that they have fostered more than 100 children thanks to a decision they made to never turn away a child in need.

Hallmark Actress Jen Lilley Launches Summer Initiative to Support Children in Foster Care

Hallmark Actress Jen Lilley Launches Summer Initiative to Support Children in Foster Care

Hallmark actress Jen Lilley is partnering with home décor company Balsam Hill to launch a summer initiative to raise funds for essential school supplies for thousands of children in foster care.

DeSantis Signs Bill Allocating $25 Million to Assist Foster Parents: 'Every Life Counts'

DeSantis Signs Bill Allocating $25 Million to Assist Foster Parents: 'Every Life Counts'

Last week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that would allocate $25 million in additional support to foster parents in the Sunshine state.

Chris Tomlin's Good Friday Nashville Benefit Concert Returns to the Bridgestone Arena

Chris Tomlin's <em>Good Friday Nashville</em> Benefit Concert Returns to the Bridgestone Arena

Grammy Award-winning Christian artist Chris Tomlin announced that his “Good Friday Nashville” concert will return to the Bridgestone Arena on April 15.

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