Birmingham’s Lifeline Children’s Services provides care for children and families, continuing to develop ministry opportunities and resources since their founding in 1981.
In Alabama, approximately 6,000 children are currently in the foster care system. Children enter this system for various reasons, including abuse, neglect, abandonment and socio-economic factors, among others.
“Sometimes I think about it and I ask God why. But I know God brought us here and took care of us, so I know in the future it will be the same,” she said. “No matter what, He will take care of us.”
The head of the largest evangelical adoption agency in the U.S. is hopeful the nation once recognized as a global leader in international orphan care will reprioritize its commitment to vulnerable children.
The Chinese government has officially ended its international adoption program, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning announced Sept. 5.
Learn how Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes helps families and churches care for foster children.
Rebekah Weigel, writer and producer for the film “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot,” says she hopes the movie “inspires people and churches to have deeper and stronger community.”
3 stories you should know: From the SEND Luncheon on Monday to the IMB Sending Celebration on Tuesday, and in many related reports and events throughout the week, missions was a major focus of the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting.
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