Stories

The reality of the foster care crisis within the Potomac Ministry Network (PMN) became painfully clear during a training when church leaders learned of a teenage girl who had lost her life. With no foster homes available, she had been placed alone in a hotel room. Her...

The vision for Hope at the Border was born out of a moment that could not be unseen. In December 2015, one of our district campgrounds in Dallas, Texas, became a temporary shelter for nearly 900 unaccompanied minors over the course of 30 days. A place that is normally...

For more than 13 years, our partnership with The James Project has been rooted in a shared commitment to see hurting children placed in families, not lost to the streets or institutions. This year marked our sixth trip together, and each visit expands our impact. The...

This year, Backyard Orphans brought our “Raise Up Leaders” initiative to Vanguard University and Southeastern University, inspiring students to care for orphans and children in foster care. Our message was clear: there are things you can do today to make a difference,...

At Faith Church in Sandusky, Ohio, ministry has always been about more than Sunday services. Under the leadership of Pastor Tom Groot, the church lives by a simple conviction: be a church for the community, not just a church in it. That conviction is what led Faith...

The energy at the Assemblies of God General Council 2025 was high. In our “backyard” booth, we had the privilege of gathering around patio furniture with hundreds of pastors and church leaders and, if we’re being honest, having a little fun along the way. One special...

The journey to parenthood is different for every family. For David and Myranda Reeves, it began with eight painful years marked by infertility, miscarriages, and a potential adoption that ultimately ended in disappointment. Despite the immense sadness, their trust in...

Situated just 10 miles west of downtown Portland is the community of Aloha, Oregon. Aloha is home to Oregon’s Roadside Attraction: Harvey the Rabbit, a 26-foot, 2,500-pound fiberglass statue. Additionally, it is home to Life Church PDX, a welcoming family of Christ...

“Thank God for COVID!” That’s not a phrase most of us have uttered. We are four years post-pandemic and the majority feeling is gratitude toward seeing those uncertain times in the rearview mirror. Yet, leave it to our incredible, sovereign God to birth beautiful...

When Dr. Pastor Bob Griffith’s wife first brought up the idea of foster care, his response was short and honest: "Nope." But as time passed and prayers were prayed, that no began to crack. A meeting with Health and Human Services opened his eyes to a deeper need. "The...