In a press release, Bethany says it is reaffirming its statement of faith, which includes a “God’s design for marriage” section, and expanding its statement starting June 2027.
When a new child enters your world — whether it’s a newly adopted son or daughter, a foster child or a new student in your church preschool — they often come broken from trauma. Here are some tips to help you meet them where they are.
A growing pro-natalist movement is gaining traction in American politics, with the Trump administration among those exploring incentives to encourage family growth.
For many, adoption brings up the mental image of a courtroom full of smiling faces as the process is finalized. It is good to rejoice when kids are legally joined to their forever family. Children need and deserve family and permanence.
The Chinese government officially ended its international adoption program, as announced by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning on Sept. 5, leaving hundreds of U.S. families devastated.
Among special guests during the conference were Sadie Robertson Huff and her mother, Korie Robertson — from the popular reality TV show Duck Dynasty — who discussed how adoption has impacted their family.
Before Chance and Brittany McConnell even met, God was weaving the thread of adoption into their story. And now, 11 years into marriage, two of their three children are adopted — all 3 a testament to the Lord’s kindness and faithfulness …
Every day is a victory for Tirrell. With John and Erin Stuebe, his North Carolina Baptist Children’s Homes foster and soon-to-be adoptive parents, surrounding him with love and support, the 14-year-old is thriving …
“Not everyone is called to adopt or foster, and that’s okay. But we can all lighten the load in some way,” says Meredith Weber, an adoption and foster care coordinator.
Why it matters that a Massachusetts couple denied foster care application over religious beliefs
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