Ministry Toolbox
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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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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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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 |
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Insights & Gifts Video Seriesposted on April 30, 2011 Insight & Gifts is a 16 video series (developed in partnership between Empowered To Connect and TCU Institute of Child Development) containing seven insights and seven gifts that are highly relevant for those who are adopting or fostering children from hard…… Read More |
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Created To Connect Study Guideposted on April 30, 2011 Created To Connect: A Christian’s Guide to The Connected Child is a study guide created by Dr. Karyn Purvis and Michael & Amy Monroe to help illuminate the biblical principles that serve as the foundation for the philosophy and interventions…… Read More |
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Heart Gallery & The Faith Connectionposted on April 25, 2011 In September 2006 Irving Bible Church was one of the first churches in North Texas to host a Heart Gallery exhibit. Since that time, dozens of other churches across North Texas have also displayed the Heart Gallery as a way to…… Read More |