Blog
We hope this collection of stories and articles inspires you to understand more about this space we call orphan care. They are stories of foster care, adoption, orphan care, and ministry opportunities.
The Impact of a Father
THE IMPACT OF A FATHERWhen you hear the word father what comes to mind? Perhaps a person–a relative or a friend. Maybe you associate positive attributes such as strength, protection, and provision. Some may find...
Compassion in Action
COMPASSION IN ACTIONChurch is a place you behave! At least that’s what I grew up understanding. Acting out was not optional. Misbehaving was inappropriate. You sat still in the chair while the preacher taught the Word...
Hope Beyond Abuse
HOPE BEYOND ABUSEThe brain is an amazing organ! It manages memories. It learns and can relearn skills. It is the communication center of the body. It sends signals that engage protection responses such as fight,...
Stuck
STUCKOn January 10, 2022, the Georgia Bulldogs claimed the title of NCAA National Champions, defeating Alabama with an impressive final score of 33-18. This win sparked a spirit of celebration for all Georgia fans, and...
Moving Beyond Our Backyard
Moving Beyond Our BackyardWhen Backyard Orphans was established in 2011, the mission was determined with both national and international churches in mind. It’s always been the goal to see local churches caring for the...
A Movement for the Voiceless
A Movement for the VoicelessVision is “the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom” (Oxford English Dictionary). Habakkuk 2:2 says, “And the Lord answered me: ‘Write the vision; make it...
A Plan to Match Passion
A PLAN TO MATCH PASSIONIn Kansas City, Missouri, one foster family’s passion sparked a movement at Evangel Church. After years of fostering, they had reached their capacity. They knew they wanted to do more, but what...
“Handy Andy”
"HANDY ANDY"Stepping out in faith can be a scary thing, even paralyzing at times. You may be familiar with the feeling. It requires trust, and it seems no matter how many times God has proven Himself faithful, we still...
7 Opportunities to Live Out Grace and Truth
On June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade. Instantly, emotion erupted from coast to coast, spewing viral lava all over social media. Some felt that rights were lost, while others felt...
A Call to Arms
We are at war. Do you sense it? I am not talking about the literal wars being waged throughout the world, despite how serious and heavy these conflicts may be. No, I am referring to a war that dates much further back....
Heart of Abundance
What if you really believed in a God of abundance, not scarcity? I mean really believed it? Would you risk more? Would you dream bigger? Would you talk differently, pray differently, or lead differently? I’m...
Ministry Multiplied
I remember like it was yesterday. I was sitting in my Bible college class when God revealed to me a nugget of wisdom that I have practiced in every leadership role that God has called me to. It’s the principle of...
Look at the Lilies
“In Matthew 6:28-29, Jesus is looking out among a field of wheat, and He sees lily flowers sprouting up among the grain. In seeing this He says, ‘Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or...
Your burden is heavy, we are here to help!
Hey Church Leaders! We see you and you are doing fantastic but difficult work. You’re juggling so many things from sermon preparation to fundraising, from pastoral care to administrative tasks and leading a team....