Enter the world of foster care through a biblical lens with Foster Care from a Christian Perspective: Resource Fostering. This concise yet powerful guide equips foster parents, caregivers, church leaders, and social workers to navigate the blessings and trials of foster care with faith and wisdom.
Charles A. and Tammy R. Rhodus, with over a decade of experience in fostering, offer practical insights and spiritual grounding. This book is not a personal memoir but a resource-rich manual based on Scripture and Christian principles, designed to empower believers to serve vulnerable children with grace, patience, and resilience.
Inside the Book:
1. God's Call to Foster
Explore how the Bible calls Christians to care for orphans and the marginalized. Learn how fostering fits into God's redemptive plan.
2. Faith as the Foundation
Discover how fostering shapes spiritual growth, trust in God, and deepens personal discipleship.
3. Emotional Realities of Foster Care
Understand the emotional highs and lows-grief, attachment, and healing-for both children and caregivers.
4. Practical Wisdom
Learn strategies for navigating the foster system, advocating for children, and building structured, loving homes.
5. Building a Christ-Centered Home
Create a nurturing environment rooted in biblical values, worship, and respect for each child's background.
6. Supporting Biological Families
Show compassion and grace to birth families, and embrace the goal of reunification when possible.
7. The Role of the Church
Equip your church to support foster families, offer resources, and develop foster care ministries.
8. Endurance and Hope
Find biblical encouragement through the trials of fostering, and embrace the joy God provides.
Why Read This Book?
The foster care system is in crisis, and the Church is called to respond. This book equips Christians with tools and biblical insight to foster with love and purpose. It bridges the gap between faith and practice, making it essential for anyone involved in or considering foster care.
Whether you're a foster parent, social worker, ministry leader, or simply exploring God's call, this book will guide, challenge, and encourage you.
Key Features:
Grounded in Scripture and Christian principles
Reflection questions and prayer guides
Trauma-informed care from a faith-based perspective
Church engagement tools and checklists
About the Authors
Charles A. and Tammy R. Rhodus have served in foster care for over ten years. As devoted Christians, they provide biblical insight and practical guidance to help families and churches fulfill God's call to care for vulnerable children.
Answer God's Call
Let this book equip you to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Read it. Share it. Live it.
Order your copy of Foster Care from a Christian Perspective: Resource Fostering and become part of a redemptive movement reflecting God's heart.
