Jun 5 2009

On Adoption and Orphan Care: A Proposed Resolution

Dr. Shawn Merithew

On May 19th, Russell Moore, the Dean of the School of Theology at Southern Seminary, submitted a resolution to the Resolutions Committee of the upcoming 2009 Southern Baptist Convention. The resolution on Adoption and Orphan care is a well worded statement that succinctly states our biblical responsibility to care for needy children.  Our church has been incredibly blessed with faithful families who have brought us the blessing of adopted children, and my sincere hope is that we will see even more families among us embrace the joy of caring for orphans.  To that end, I would like us all to read Russ Moore’s resolution and considerhow we can develop this kind of ministry in our church family.  The resolution is as follows:
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