FocusOnTheFamily

10 ways to pastor adoptive parents and those considering adoption

The Internet offers dozens of resources and readings for people involved in helping Canada's waiting children. For pastors who are shepherding either adoptive families or couples considering adoption, Jason Kovacs' list of 10 tips ranks as one of our favourites. Read an excerpt below, then continue on to the Desiring God website at Desiringgod.org for the rest!

There are many ways that you can express your pastoral care for those considering adoption and those who have adopted already. As an adoptive father and former pastor, I offer a few thoughts on how to help adoption become a Biblically based, heart-led, missional movement in your church and not merely another program on your church’s list.

1. Develop your own heart for the fatherless.

God calls Himself a “father to the fatherless” (Psalm 68:5) and emphasizes throughout Scripture His special care for orphans. In fact, the very heart of the gospel is God’s passion to not only redeem sinners but to adopt them as His very sons and daughters (Ephesians 1:4-5).

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