Orphanology

Publisher Description

Orphanology unveils the grassroots movement that�s engaged in a comprehensive response to serve hundreds of millions of orphans and �functionally parentless� children.
You�ll see a breadth of ways to care with biblical perspective and reasons why we must. Heartwarming, personal stories and vivid illustrations from a growing network of families, churches, and organizations that cross culture show how to respond to God�s mandate. The book empowers:

• churches�to plan preaching, teaching, ministering, missions, funding adoption, supporting orphans;
• individuals and families�to overcome challenges and uncertainties;
• every believer�to gain insights to help orphans in numerous ways.
  Discover how to
• adopt;
• assist orphans in transition;
• engage in foster care;
• partner with faith-based fostering agencies;
• become orphan hosts.
  Along with their families� adoption stories, Merida and Morton give steps for action and features on churches doing orphan ministry, faith-based children�s homes, orphan-hosting groups, and other resources.