Category Archives: Adoption

Needed: Spaces for foster & adoptive parents to say “me too”

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Dr. G

God never meant for us to do everything on our own. We’re created for community, and finding yours is worth the risk of being brave with your stories. Continue reading →

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What are the stats on adoption, trauma and disability?

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Dr. G

It appears that adoptive families are more likely than others to face the challenge of dealing with disabilities among their children. Continue reading →

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Our Ten Most Popular Blog Posts of 2015

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Dr. G

In the event you may have missed something that was quite popular among your fellow readers, today we share the ten most viewed posts of 2015. Continue reading →

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Should adoption be the church’s response to abortion?

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Dr. G

Adoption should be our response to a child in need of a family. Meanwhile, support in a variety of forms should be our response to a pregnant woman in need. Let’s not confuse the two. Continue reading →

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The obligation of church leaders who promote adoption

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Dr. G

I’d like to challenge church leaders to assume responsibility for supporting their families when they pursue adoption ministry. Continue reading →

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Want an inclusion model for families of kids with mental illness? Come to Louisville!

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Dr. G

I’d be delighted if you could join me and several excellent speakers in Louisville, KY on Saturday, November 7 as the Kentucky United Methodist Church Conference on Children’s and Family Ministry sponsors An Inclusive Children’s Ministry, a free, one day conference for children’s leaders and parents to learn how to make ministry to children inclusive of all children.
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3 helpful responses when countries close international adoption

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Dr. G

So how should we, as the church, respond when countries close to international adoption? Continue reading →

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Fall training events from Key Ministry

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Dr. G

We want to give our followers a sneak preview of events planned for Ohio, North Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky this coming Fall… Continue reading →

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Five Outcomes for Children When Adoptions Fail

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Dr. G

But what about the kids? What are the outcomes for children when adoptions fail? Continue reading →

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The 4 most common types of adoption failure

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Dr. G

This is grief. This is hard. This is worth knowing about in the church. Continue reading →

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