Progress in Colorado

Here's an article on the impact adoption initiatives led by ministry of Focus on the Family are having in Colorado.

Audio from Adopting for Life Conference

Here is the link to all of the audio from the talks at the recent Adopting for Life Conference at SBTS.

Justin Taylor, who was present at the conference, notes:

"One of the sessions I enjoyed the most was David Platt’s, where he shares some of their stories and walks verse-by-verse through the second chapter of Ruth. I was very encouraged by this good word.

You can listen to the audio of his session here."

Rich Kearney recently visited Brook Hills Church in Birmingham where Dr. Platt is pastor and learned what they are doing in the area of orphan care. I highly encourage you to listen to his sermons.

Update: Jason Kovacs at the Abba Fund comments on David Platt's message at the conference:

"David Platt’s message on Ruth and Adoption was one of the most powerful messages I have heard. Period. There was a weight and joy in this message that is rare. Please listen or watch and pray that God would speak to you."

Upcoming Conference on Orphan Care April 29-30

From the Desiring God blog:

Next month the Christian Alliance for Orphans will host Summit VI—a conference for believers who are committed to adoption, foster care, and global orphans.

Featured speakers include John Piper, Al Mohler, and Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman. Steven will also lead the music.

Alongside the plenary sessions there will be more than 50 workshops about the various ways you and your church can lead, partner, and encourage others in the demonstration of the gospel through orphan care.

See the conference webpage for more details or to register.