Resources for Churches
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What Every Adoptive Parent Should Knowposted on November 18, 2011 In order to truly understand ‘children from hard places’ — what they have experienced, the impact of those experiences and how we as parents can help them heal and grow — it’s important that we understand some of the basics. …… Read More |
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Empowered To Connect Conference at IBC in Februaryposted on November 7, 2011 Registration is now open for the next Empowered To Connect Conference on February 17-18, 2012, at Irving Bible Church in the Dallas, Texas area. Empowered To Connect, together with Show Hope, will host the Empowered To Connect Conference — a…… Read More |
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Ten Questions for Parents Preparing to Adopt or Fosterposted on October 17, 2011 We believe it is critically important that parents who are preparing to adopt or foster a child must be honest and realistic about the journey and the challenges that lie ahead. Just as Jesus in Luke 14 challenged those who…… Read More |
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Counting the Cost of the Journeyposted on September 9, 2011 The adoption and foster care journey is filled with joy, blessings and beauty. But it is a journey also marked by loss, pain and challenges of various kinds. As a result, parents must be mindful to ‘count the cost’ of…… Read More |
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The Big Questionposted on June 5, 2011 A List of Questions for Discussion in Waiting Families Groups What is the most difficult part of the adoption/foster care wait? Think ahead to after you have been home with your new child for six months? What is your biggest…… Read More |
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Creating a Healthy Adoption Culture in Your Churchposted on June 5, 2011 The church must play a critical and unique role in the adoption and foster care journey. Not only can the church proclaim the love of God and a deeper understanding of our adoption into His forever family through faith in…… Read More |
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What is That In Your Hand? – Dr. Karyn Purvisposted on June 4, 2011 Dr. Karyn Purvis spoke at the 2007 Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Conference at Irving Bible Church in November 2007. In this presentation she challenges adoptive and foster parents to seek out and take advantage of the resources and support…… Read More |
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Simple Idea, Big Opportunityposted on June 1, 2011 Our initial dream for the Tapestry Adoption Fund was simple – to help as many children & families experience the blessing of adoption as our resources would allow. By partnering with Lifesong for Orphans and utilizing the strategic tools of matching grants and interest-free…… Read More |
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Register Now for the ETC Conference in Septemberposted on May 30, 2011 Tuesday, May 31, is the last day to take advantage of the early bird registration rates for the next Empowered To Connect Conference! Empowered To Connect, together with Show Hope, will host the next Empowered To Connect Conference on September 23-24,…… Read More |
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CAO’s Church Ministry Resource Libraryposted on May 21, 2011 The Christian Alliance for Orphansis a national organization that unites nearly 100 respected Christian adoption, foster care and global orphan care organizations together with a national network of churches. Tapestry (Irving Bible Church) is a proud member of the Christian Alliance…… Read More |