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  • Rich Fork Baptist Church foster care support group members laughing together in a circle beside their support group sign

    A deeper dive with Rich Fork’s foster & adopt support group

    Members of Rich Fork’s foster & adopt support group reflect on the encouragement they find each week, the role the wider church can play, and their advice for any church who wants to begin supporting vulnerable children and families.

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  • Three children lying on grass reading and smiling outdoors.

    When generosity becomes more than a gift

    A gift can help a child today. It can strengthen a family tomorrow. And sometimes, by God’s grace, it can change generations.

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  • Jack and Sara Belger, a BCH foster care couple.

    Belgers’ unexpected yes reveals God’s bigger plans

    “We would’ve told you this was never going to be in our cards,” Sara said. “But God has different plans than we have for ourselves.”

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  • Autumn and houseparent Denise Lewis at BCH’s Odum Home.

    For Autumn, BCH’s Odum Home gave her family

    Through her own hard work and the care and support of BCH, Autumn is headed to North Carolina State University for her first year of college.

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  • Olivia, Noelle, Robin, and Sam look through family photographs together.

    Olivia’s adoption story shows a larger family picture

    “Family doesn’t just mean blood. Family is love. And that’s something that my parents and my family have always had for me,” Olivia shares.

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  • BCH CEO David Melber prays with Mercy Hill lead pastor Andrew Hopper at Thrive.

    “Thrive!” pours into families who pour into others

    The heart behind Thrive is recognizing that saying “yes” to a child is only the beginning of the journey.

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  • David Melber CEO of Baptist Children's Homes of NC

    God’s perfect timing: purpose in the waiting

    We live in the land of the between, in the tension of the already and the not yet.

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  • A happy child smiling and reaching towards the camera in a vibrant ball pit outdoors.

    Recognizing the hurts behind the behaviors

    Behavior often communicates a deeper story. How churches can recognize the hurts behind the behaviors and build the trust that leads to gospel conversations.

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  • Ina Pickett stands on the porch of her restored home after a call to NCBAM for help.

    One phone call mobilizes NC Baptists to help Ina

    Ina Pickett called NCBAM about a leaking faucet. What followed was a rebuilt home and a picture of NC Baptists serving together.

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