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Those of us who yearn to see Christians re-earn the title, “defenders of the fatherless” have much to cheer. In July, Christianity Today described “the burgeoning orphan care movement.” And it is. From the remarkable growth of Summit to the global reach of Orphan Sunday, 2011 was another year of tremendous growth in the movement. [...]
Monthly Archives: December 2011
Tony and Lauren Dungy on Giving Families to America’s Orphans
For me, Tony Dungy stands with John Wooden and a handful of others as the greatest coaches of all time. Great on the field. Great in life. And great in faith. So it was a special pleasure to see him and his wife, Lauren, talk about the need of waiting children in America and the [...]
Homespun Advice on Older Child Adoption
More and more families are embracing the joys and challenges of adopting older children. This journey can carry unparalleled blessings for both parent and child. It can also come with unparalleled challenges for the unprepared. At present, it seems the range of resources available to families desiring advice or support in this journey is still [...]
Great Video and Story from Little Rock
“Defending the fatherless” takes on countless forms as Christians act in response to God’s call. Barbara Rainey recently shared with me the news story of a young couple from Little Rock who made a remarkable decision in this regard, giving the gift of family to a teen girl not much younger than they are. TV [...]
Art with a Mission IV: Film
“Nothing is more human than stories and storytelling,” observes Os Guinness. He’s right. From 3-year-olds to the crowd at the retirement home, we all delight in a story well told. A good story can touch us to the core…and change us in the process. No wonder Jesus didn’t express almost anything without telling a story [...]
Art With a Mission III: Photograph & a Poignant Story
When talking about art that can fuel movements, photography deserves a central place. Photographs help us feel the reality of things we’d previously grasped only on an intellectual level. They carry a deep power to connect mind with heart, moving individuals from cerebral agreement to passionate action. A number of tremendous humanitarian photographers have contributed [...]
Art with a Mission II: Peder Eide
This week, we’re highlighting the significance of good art to any movement, and the way artists are using their talent to nurture the Christian orphan care movement. Anyone who’s been to a recent Summit remembers singer-songwriter Peder Eide. Peder’s stage presence (really, his presence anywhere) is alternately deep/sober and vivacious/hilarious. Whether in person conversation or [...]
Art with a Mission
As we’ve explored in the past (more than once), any great movement draws upon good art to nourish, spread and inspire the vision of the cause. It’s great to see the way skilled artists rising to fill this role for the Christian orphan care movement. We’ll highlight several this week. One I’m particularly excited about [...]
See the “Orphan Movement Update” Online…plus free signed book & more
The “20-Minute Investor Report and Movement Update” is now viewable online HERE or below! If you care about the growing Christian orphan care movement and the Alliance, you won’t want to miss it. The audio and visual provides a quick-hitting overview of: the historic role of the church and care for the orphan….highlights of the [...]
Moving Story in the Washington Post: The Christian Orphan Care Movement and One Unforgettable Expression of It
The Washington Post Magazine this weekend will carry a deeply moving story of the adoption of Russian girl with Down’s Syndrome. The piece also provides yet another compelling a window into one expression of the growing Christian orphan care movement. This story, “Adopting a New Purpose,” went live online today. Pregnant with their fourth child, [...]
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