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Foster families have opportunities to make a huge impact on a child's life—an eternal impact, even. But like any other ministry, foster care is a calling, and families must be mindful of that before diving in.

2011 Archives

Single father sees adoption, foster care as part of God’s master plan

July 29, 2011

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As a single adoptive father of five boys, Robert Ewing has encountered a stressed schedule and reduced career options, deep tragedy and great joy.

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Not called to foster? Here are other ways to help

July 29, 2011

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Here are some small ways to help a foster-care family that can have a big impact.

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Common myths about foster care

July 29, 2011

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Buckner International foster-care professionals David Chandler and Samela Macon dispell some common myths about foster care.

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November New Baptist Covenant II gatherings taking shape

July 29, 2011

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ATLANTA (ABP) – Dallas, Denver, Oklahoma City, San Antonio, Seattle, St. Louis and Washington, D.C., have all been nailed down for satellite downloads of a Nov. 17-19 New Baptist Covenant II anchored in Atlanta.

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Early into children’s services, Baptists trying to keep pace with changes

July 29, 2011

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In the first decades following the Civil War when poverty shadowed widows and children of fallen soldiers in a dramatically disrupted South, Baptists and other Christian denominations started orphanages to care for them. Today, the South is dotted with campuses created to meet the needs

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Advocates seek foster parents in churches

July 29, 2011

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Hundreds of thousands of families are needed to provide foster care for nearly a half-million children and teenagers who for their own safety cannot continue to live at home.

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Family offers ministry of presence in Colombia

July 28, 2011

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (ABP) -- One night after nine months in Colombia, Susanne Walker-Wilson poked her sleeping husband Greg to tell him a strange man was in their house, speaking aloud in Spanish.

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Baptists in Azerbaijan warned not to meet without state approval

July 27, 2011

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OSLO, Norway (ABP) – Police in Azerbaijan raided a Baptist church in June in the port city of Sumgait, and a judge warned the congregation’s leader that he would be fined for a second offense of meeting for worship without state permission, according to Forum

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U.S. Baptists provide funds for drought-ravaged East Africa

July 27, 2011

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ATLANTA (ABP) – Baptist groups in the United States have sent funds to provide food for drought victims in East Africa.

141. Trey Ferguson on Theologizin' Bigger

Trey Ferguson, a minister and writer, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his new book Theologizin' Bigger: Homilies on Living Freely and Loving Wholly. He also discusses biblical interpretation, inerrancy, and Black Panther. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter A Public Witness that helps you make sense of faith, culture, and…
140. Derek Kubilus on Holy Hell

Derek Kubilus, a Methodist pastor in Ohio, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his book Holy Hell: A Case against Eternal Damnation. He also discusses translation issues, Wesleyan teachings, and Star Wars. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter A Public Witness that helps you make sense of faith, culture, and politics.
139. Jim Wallis, Brian Kaylor, & Angela Denker on Christian Nationalism

Angela Denker, a journalist and Lutheran minister, moderates a discussion with Jim Wallis of the Georgetown Center on Faith and Justice and Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about Christian Nationalism and other issues of faith and politics. A written version of this conversation was previously published at A Public Witness. Denker, author of Red State Christians: A…
138. Brian Kaylor & Beau Underwood on Baptizing America

Beau Underwood talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about the forthcoming book they co-authored, Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism. They also discuss changing U.S. demographics and how the book came together. Underwood previously appeared on episode 43. Save 33% on Baptizing America with the promo code "BApodcast" at chalicepress.com. Note: Don't…

Fostering isn’t for everyone, but everyone can play a part

Single father sees adoption, foster care as part of God’s master plan

Not called to foster? Here are other ways to help

Common myths about foster care

November New Baptist Covenant II gatherings taking shape

Early into children’s services, Baptists trying to keep pace with changes

Advocates seek foster parents in churches

Family offers ministry of presence in Colombia

Baptists in Azerbaijan warned not to meet without state approval

U.S. Baptists provide funds for drought-ravaged East Africa

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