tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:35:15 +0000AdoptionOrphan CareChristian Alliance for OrphansVideoABBA FundDr. Karyn PurvisEmpowered to ConnectThe Connected ChildChinaJason KovacsSteven Curtis ChapmanFoster careThe ABBA FundTogether For AdoptionBethanyConcertEventsLove Without BoundariesResourcesRussell MooreTravelDan CruverHope For 100MarathonMichael and Amy MonroeRandy AlcornSafely HomeShaohannah's HopeShow HopeTom DavisTony DungyBrittany's HopeCUREChildren's HopechestDan and Terri ColeyHIVHaitiHalftimeHope For OrphansHope InternationalJCICSLifelineMicrofinanceNational Council for AdoptionPaul PenningtonPeter GreerPhilippinesPovertyProject HopefulSaint's CoffeeSenator Jim DeMintStarfish Foster HomeTwietmeyerUgandaWorld OrphansFor the Fatherlesshttp://www.forthefatherless.com/noreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)Blogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-5755201929286686532Mon, 09 Feb 2015 22:15:00 +00002015-02-09T17:15:01.371-05:00A Live Simulcast of the Empowered to Connect Conference will be presented only in churches... streamed from the live conference in San Antonio on April 10-11, 2015! This is a first... and is an opportunity for your church to host this simulcast and provide the invaluable content that, until this event, has only been available in person. Dr. Karyn Purvis and her team from the TCU Institute of http://www.forthefatherless.com/2015/02/empowered-to-connect-live-simulcast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-794393015899150415Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:24:00 +00002015-02-09T17:21:06.613-05:00ABBA FundAdoptionLifeline To go along with my investment business and ABBA Fund commitments, I have recently taken a position with Lifeline in Birmingham, AL to establish an office here in North Carolina!  I'm excited to be part of an organization that is growing and thriving as we work together to serve children. The ultimate solution is for a child to come to Christ and to grow up in a loving Christian home. We http://www.forthefatherless.com/2013/03/lifeline-childrens-services.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-4503628001319334192Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:50:00 +00002012-10-12T14:57:32.006-04:00AdoptionEmpowered to ConnectFoster careMichael and Amy MonroeThe Connected Child Michael and Amy Monroe are doing wonderful work providing resources for families and this conference is at their home church where they lead Tapestry. I'll be stopping by on Friday on my way to the Chosen Marathon near Austin, TX!  The 2012 Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Conference is only two weeks away, but there is still room for more -- so make plans to attend on Saturday, http://www.forthefatherless.com/2012/10/irving-texas-adoption-and-foster-care.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-4784521752938389442Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:54:00 +00002012-10-10T14:54:09.247-04:00ABBA FundAdoptionFoster careHope For OrphansPaul PenningtonSenator Jim DeMint Please join ABBA Fund at the Finding Families Adoption and Foster Care Conference. Learn more about how you and your church can have an impact in the lives of families and children.  FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 20128:30 AM - 5:00 PM CHRISTIAN LIFE CHURCH2700 Bush River Road, Columbia, South CarolinaHosted byU.S. Senator Jim DeMint http://www.forthefatherless.com/2012/10/columbia-south-carolina-adoption.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-6943827948357538939Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:03:00 +00002012-07-11T10:07:50.417-04:00Dan and Terri ColeyDr. Karyn PurvisEmpowered to ConnectMichael and Amy MonroeOrphan CareShow Hope Brentwood Baptist Church and Show Hope will be hosting the Empowered To Connect Conference September 14-15, 2012 in Brentwood, TN, just south of Nashville. Register by July 15th and save $10. Dr. Karyn Purvis, Michael and Amy Monroe, and Dan and Terri Coley will equip families, churches, and professionals to bring hope and healing to children from hard places. This conference has changed manyhttp://www.forthefatherless.com/2012/07/empowered-to-connect-conference-coming.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-6325097808168198Tue, 03 Apr 2012 03:02:00 +00002012-04-02T23:04:24.387-04:00ABBA FundAdoptionChristian Alliance for OrphansDr. Karyn PurvisEmpowered to ConnectOrphan CareThe Connected Child April 20-21, 2012 Empowered to Connect Denver, Colorado Mission Hills Church in Littleton Future ETC Conference dates - September 14-15, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee A two-day conference designed to help adoptive and foster parents, ministry leaders and professionals better understand how to connect with “children from hard places” in order to help them heal and become all that God desires for http://www.forthefatherless.com/2012/04/april-and-may-2012-conferences.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-752269015191640123Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:15:00 +00002012-01-22T13:38:46.408-05:00AdoptionChinaOrphan CareVideo Tim Baker and his family have been doing amazing orphan care work in China for two decades. This video shares some of the work at Shepherd's Village. I've been there at least four times and both of our girls have their hand prints on the Hands of Hope wall that you will see in the video. Thankful for the impact over the years in the lives of special needs orphans and the families that have http://www.forthefatherless.com/2012/01/shepherd-field-children-village.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-7711038710294719747Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:55:00 +00002011-12-19T10:55:33.089-05:00CUREPhilippinesVideoEveryone has been following Tim Tebow because of his public faith and because the Denver Broncos are winning their division over the Raiders and Chargers with Tebow as their QB. In his post game interview after a win over the Jets, he mentioned that even though he loves football, what is most important is his platform as an NFL player that allows him to help children and to build a hospital in http://www.forthefatherless.com/2011/12/childrens-hospital-in-philippines.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-5041925617637013774Sun, 04 Dec 2011 02:26:00 +00002011-12-03T21:26:04.638-05:00AdoptionBethanyFoster careTony DungyVideoTony Dungy Wants You to Consider Adoption from Bethany Christian Services on Vimeo.http://www.forthefatherless.com/2011/12/tony-and-lauren-dungy-on-orphan-crisis.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-8436692791004973214Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:45:00 +00002011-11-03T15:49:35.820-04:00Giving of Life is a new organization that is giving $50,000 to one of the top 20 organizations based on your votes. We really need your help! Details here and please help get the word out! Voting ends tomorrow.http://www.forthefatherless.com/2011/11/help-abba-fund-win-50000-grant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-699499411493349468Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:29:00 +00002011-08-18T08:32:55.716-04:00Join Paul and Robin Pennington along with other great speakers, including Dr. Karyn Purvis, at the Hope For Orphans Institute! Coming up September 16-17 in Plano, Texas. This conference will prepare families for adoption and encourage them with the resources that are available. Thankful for the work that Hope For Orphans is doing! http://www.forthefatherless.com/2011/08/hope-for-orphans-institute.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-435292557678127964Sun, 07 Aug 2011 21:35:00 +00002011-08-07T17:35:26.220-04:00AdoptionConcertDan CruverEventsOrphan CareTogether For AdoptionThe Pure Religion Conference hosted by Colonial Baptist Church in Cary, NC on August 12-13, 2011. Great lineup of speakers including Geoff Moore and Dan Cruver. Hope to see you there! http://www.forthefatherless.com/2011/08/adoption-and-orphan-conference-in-north.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0United States35.745563 -78.744269.3643129999999957 -140.0038725 62.126813 -17.484647499999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-8954720224425841390Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:26:00 +00002011-04-06T08:37:33.578-04:00House Conference I (Part 3) from Together for Adoption on Vimeo.Both Ends Burning is a movement to reform the adoption process. Watch the interview and sign the petition on their website. Craig is a former professional quarterback whose life took an unexpected turn as a result of a trip to Haiti. Since that trip to Haiti, Craig has become an adoptive father, founder of Chances for children (whichhttp://www.forthefatherless.com/2011/04/adoption-interview-with-craig-juntunen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-6104361694897399192Tue, 05 Apr 2011 23:47:00 +00002011-04-05T19:53:01.558-04:00AdoptionChristian Alliance for OrphansDr. Karyn PurvisEmpowered to ConnectYou have the opportunity to earn 4+ Hague credit hours at the Christian Alliance for Orphans’ national conference, Summit VII, in Louisville, KY on May 12-13.These courses will be taught by national experts on key issues of significance to adoptive families, including Dr. Karyn Purvis and they will be provided at no cost beyond conference registration.Alongside these sessions and more than 70 http://www.forthefatherless.com/2011/04/hague-credit-hours-at-summit-vii.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-6674082039224427617Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:15:00 +00002011-04-01T16:25:39.606-04:00Really nice story about the Ward family from Smithfield, NC who were caring for children through foster care and ending up adopting five! "We didn't get into foster care to adopt anyone, but when we started being foster parents we couldn't let a child leave us without a place to call home," said Thelma.Read more of their story on CNN Money here.Jason Kovacs recently posted a comprehensive articlehttp://www.forthefatherless.com/2011/04/adoption-tax-credit-helps-foster-family.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-3535894390520876251Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:56:00 +00002011-03-16T00:00:56.667-04:00ABBA Fund has teamed up with Good Brackets for March Madness. It is a great way to have some fun competition with family and friends and at the same time to raise funds for ABBA Fund and T4A. We will receive your donation when you fill out your bracket, but if we have the most brackets signed up to support ABBA Fund/T4A then we will also receive $500 or more! Visit www.goodbrackets.com for more http://www.forthefatherless.com/2011/03/support-adoption-during-march-madness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-1284233502649419039Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:27:00 +00002011-03-14T00:01:07.624-04:00AdoptionHIVProject HopefulTwietmeyerMy friends Carolyn and Kiel Twietmeyer from Chicago were recently featured in People Magazine. Their amazing testimony was also captured by Jena Bush Hager on the Today Show last week.Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economyAnother interview from last week on Canadian 100 Huntley StreetThankful for the work that the Twietmeyers are doing to create awareness about http://www.forthefatherless.com/2011/03/hiv-adoptionand-twietmeyers-project.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-7647937033584646676Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:38:00 +00002011-02-18T20:09:24.315-05:00Christian Alliance for OrphansDr. Karyn PurvisEmpowered to ConnectRussell MooreTogether For AdoptionI'm looking forward to seeing many friends in Louisville, KY for Summit VII! Dr. Karyn Purvis and many others will be there. Here is the audio from Karyn's main session at Together For Adoption in Austin, TX last fall. She will be speaking at Summit VII as well as two Empowered to Connect Conferences in April (Denver) and September (Nashville).http://www.forthefatherless.com/2011/02/empowered-to-connect-conferences-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-1237685194400958408Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:28:00 +00002011-02-11T17:41:09.517-05:00Christian Alliance for OrphansOrphan CareSteven Curtis ChapmanTom DavisThe Christian Alliance for Orphans is doing a great job getting the word out about adoption and orphan care. Here are a couple of videos they have put together from two of my favorite orphan advocates. Steven Curtis Chapman and Tom Davis!Christian Alliance for Orphans from New Vision Productions on Vimeo.Christian Alliance for Orphans from New Vision Productions on Vimeo.http://www.forthefatherless.com/2011/02/videos-from-tom-davis-and-steven-curtis.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-6753982836011084521Thu, 30 Dec 2010 05:02:00 +00002010-12-30T00:03:55.541-05:00http://www.forthefatherless.com/2010/12/steven-curtis.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-9014560128918953784Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:30:00 +00002010-12-22T10:45:59.733-05:00My brother forwarded this video to me today. Steve Saint is the son of Nate Saint, missionary from Ecuador who's story of sacrifice is chronicled in the video "Beyond the Gates of Splendor". He is trying to develop this to help the people of Ecuador who adopted him after they killed his father. Pretty neat car!http://www.forthefatherless.com/2010/12/steve-saints-flying-car.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-1266106973980031136Fri, 05 Nov 2010 19:30:00 +00002010-11-05T15:36:35.465-04:00Join students and other orphan advocates across America for the Orphan Sunday weekend National Simulcast ConcertLIVE from Colorado Springs! 6:00 PM Pacific 7:00 PM Mountain 8:00 PM Central 9:00 PM EasternWorship with The Desperation Band, meet orphans around the globe, and hear how students are showing the world God’s heart in service to orphans.There are 3 ways to join this event:1.http://www.forthefatherless.com/2010/11/live-from-colorado-springsa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-8389645277067104803Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:05:00 +00002010-09-28T21:27:27.953-04:00Christian Alliance for OrphansDr. Karyn PurvisJason KovacsRussell MooreShow HopeJason Kovacs and Dan Cruver have been planning and working with dozens of volunteers and the Austin, Texas T4A Conference begins this Thursday! There are over 850 registered so far to attend and hear speakers like JD Greear, Matt Carter, Bryan Loritts, Karyn Purvis and many more!It has been a busy few weeks leading up to this conference. On September 10-11, there were 350 who attended the Show http://www.forthefatherless.com/2010/09/ready-for-together-for-adoption.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-709460096911619243Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:14:00 +00002010-09-03T07:37:25.851-04:00Angel is a wonderful friend from Charlotte, NC and she is doing an amazing job advocating for the fatherless. Check out her family photo, it is beautiful! Also, a couple of her recent posts are very encouraging for anyone involved in the adoption process. We all need to be reminded of the "vertical" (used with permission from Dan Cruver :) ) and theological reasons that we are involved in http://www.forthefatherless.com/2010/09/angel-rutledge-advocates-for-liberias.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6663251572988640090.post-3484628785034021362Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:58:00 +00002010-07-26T09:18:38.913-04:00AdoptionBethanyChristian Alliance for OrphansRussell MooreTogether For AdoptionA recent article in the Sacramento Bee reports that Bethany Christian Services had a record 10,567 adoption inquiries in the past 6 months.The article attributes the increased inquiries to the Haiti earthquake, theological movements and also popular conferences, such as Catalyst, Together for Adoption, the Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit and Adopting for Life.Thankful for Bethany and Bill http://www.forthefatherless.com/2010/07/bethany-reports-adoption-placements-are.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dwain Gullion)0