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Bolen Family Adoption Story
Family & Relationships

Finding Favour

Justin Horey tells the Bolen family's adoption story, following Kirk and Amanda through four years of waiting, fundraising, and international travel before meeting their daughter Favour in Uganda.

Justin Horey · January 18, 2016
Ways to Help Orphans Without Adopting
Family & Relationships

10 Ways to Support Orphans Without Adopting

Danielle Hance shares 10 practical ways to help orphans without adopting, including child sponsorship, foster care, respite care, support for adoptive families, refugee assistance, and efforts to protect…

Danielle Hance · January 17, 2016
Personal Adoption Story
Family & Relationships

Thanks to the Parents Who Chose Me

Dick Alexander shares his personal adoption story, from finding a permanent home as an infant to discovering his birth family's history and reflecting on the parents, relationships, and…

Dick Alexander · January 16, 2016
Churches Supporting Foster Care and Adoption
Family & Relationships

Faithful Families of the Fatherless

Justin Horey shares how churches and Christian families support foster care and adoption through practical supplies, parent recruitment, training, respite care, and partnerships that help vulnerable children find…

Justin Horey · January 15, 2016
Ministry to Children of Immigrants
Church & Ministry

Reaching the Children of Immigrants

Bill Belew challenges churches to reach and serve children of immigrants, drawing on life in Silicon Valley to explore cultural belonging, multicultural congregations, and opportunities for sharing Christ…

Bill Belew · January 15, 2016
Biblical Foundations of Children's Ministry
Church & Ministry

What Does God Say About Children?

Teresa D. Welch examines the biblical foundations of children's ministry, challenging churches to prioritize spiritual formation, partner with parents, teach Scripture faithfully, and recognize children as vital members…

Teresa D. Welch · January 11, 2016
When Is a Child Ready for Baptism
Theology & Bible

Baptize Your Children Well

When is a child ready for baptism? T.R. Robertson gathers insights from ministers on recognizing sincere belief, repentance, confession, and the importance of guiding children through baptism and…

T.R. Robertson · January 10, 2016
Equipping Parents for Spiritual Leadership
Family & Relationships

Equipping Parents to Lead Their Family

Brian Jennings challenges churches to equip parents as their children's primary spiritual leaders. Through Scripture, a practical time illustration, and ministry examples, he shows how congregations can strengthen…

Brian Jennings · January 9, 2016
Christian Parenting Books and Resources
Family & Relationships

Parenting Resources for Christians and Their Leaders

Explore Peter Buckland's recommended Christian parenting books covering spiritual development, emotional health, stepfamilies, communication, and strong-willed children, plus a practical resource to help churches equip parents for family…

Peter Buckland · January 8, 2016
Parents' Role in Spiritual Formation
Family & Relationships

Parents Are Primary

Peter Buckland explains why parents play the central role in their children's spiritual formation. Discover practical guidance on blessing prayers, supportive conversations, biblical example, and how churches can…

Peter Buckland · January 8, 2016
2016 North American Christian Convention Schedule
Organizations & Events

NACC 2016: Schedule of Events

Explore the historical 2016 North American Christian Convention schedule for July 11–15, including NACC main sessions, MOVE Conference gatherings, featured speakers, workshops, special events, and a For King…

Christian Standard · January 1, 2016
Hebrews 1 New Year Devotional
Devotionals

Meditating on Love: January 1

As Christmas ends and a new year begins, Becky Ahlberg reflects on Hebrews 1:1-3, encouraging readers to look beyond the manger and worship Jesus in his majesty as…

Becky Ahlberg · January 1, 2016
New Year's Eve Devotional on God's Promises
Devotionals

Meditating on Love: December 31

As one year ends and another begins, Becky Ahlberg reflects on four promises from Romans 8, encouraging gratitude for the past, courage for the future, and confidence in…

Becky Ahlberg · December 31, 2015
1 Corinthians 13 Christmas Devotional
Devotionals

Meditating on Love: December 30

Are Christmas activities motivated by love or obligation? Becky Ahlberg reflects on 1 Corinthians 13, exploring gratitude, spiritual maturity, and the importance of remembering God's love beyond the…

Becky Ahlberg · December 30, 2015
Ephesians 3 Prayer for Christ's Love
Devotionals

Meditating on Love: December 29

Those who pray for others also need prayer. Becky Ahlberg reflects on Ephesians 3:14-19, encouraging readers to receive Christ's love, strength, healing, and presence amid the demands of…

Becky Ahlberg · December 29, 2015
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