Church Adoption Ministry Manual

Starting and growing your church adoption support ministry: A Guide for Leaders.

By Gerald & Maureen Clark

Table of contents:

INTRODUCTION A resource to the church & community Chapter 1 Getting started
	Prayer Team Find a mentor Core Leaders Adoption survey Leadership Lay out a plan Knowing your church structure Approaching church leadership
Chapter 2 Building The Ministry foundation
	Your first official meeting Evaluate the success of your first meeting Clarifying roles Organizational chart Assess the ability to carry out the ministry
Chapter 3 Ministry Launch
	Ministry launch and dedication Your first activities
Chapter 4 Up and Running
	Developing a budget Keeping records Potential Church ministry components

Resource index
	Adoption ministry models Adoption Ministry needs survey Granting Agencies Foundations that offer assistance Funding sources for adoption 8 Action steps to success Hiring an Attorney Books about adoption Churches with adoption ministries Other adoption ministry resources Adoption Scriptures
Adoption articles & bulletin inserts
	The Awesome Legacy of the Orphan Father is The Christian Name For God Voluntary, Redemptive Suffering What God Thinks About Adoption The Gospel of Adoption Adoption & Culture Adoption & Evangelism Short Inspirational messages / bulletin inserts Partakers of the Grace

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Area of Ministry

Adoption

Type

Church Resource

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