Bethany Christian Services Participates in Catalyst Conference 2009
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Catalyst Conference 2009 was held in Atlanta, GA on October 7 – 9 with nearly 13,000 Christian leaders attending. In this conference, it was exciting to see the Church rising up to listen to God’s call for Christians to care for orphans.
Coach Tony Dungy (first African American head coach to win a Super Bowl) was interviewed and was asked about his adoption experience. He shared his story where he explained that he really wasn't for it since he had 3 kids already but his wife wanted to do it. In a meeting with a social worker, he asked the question, "IF we proceed with this, how long would it take to get a child in our home?” The social worker responded explaining that if they were willing to accept an African American child, it would be as soon as they were approved. That statement pierced his heart and they now have 4 adopted children.
Later at the conference, the crowd was asked to consider "what's next" (that was a theme running through the conference). Would individuals in this crowd of nearly 13,000 Christian leaders consider adopting a child? Mac Powell (lead singer of Third Day) was then introduced as the surprise guest. Mac shared his family’s adoption story. He and his wife Aimee adopted through Bethany Christian Services of Georgia. Halfway through his interview, Aimee brought their baby up on stage. The place was in tears. Mac then sang with the Di Raja children’s choir, an orphan choir from Uganda. It was an unbelievable moment.
Catalyst released their new website, 143million.org during the conference. It has been so great to partner with this organization and to see how God has moved on their leader’s hearts for orphan care and adoption. Catalyst and Bethany Christian Services also partnered to produce a 3 minute video for churches to use to ask their members if they would consider adoption. It can be viewed in the Bethany Christian Services section on the home page of www.143million.org
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Catalyst Conference 2009 was held in Atlanta, GA on October 7 – 9 with nearly 13,000 Christian leaders attending. In this conference, it was exciting to see the Church rising up to listen to God’s call for Christians to care for orphans.
Coach Tony Dungy (first African American head coach to win a Super Bowl) was interviewed and was asked about his adoption experience. He shared his story where he explained that he really wasn't for it since he had 3 kids already but his wife wanted to do it. In a meeting with a social worker, he asked the question, "IF we proceed with this, how long would it take to get a child in our home?” The social worker responded explaining that if they were willing to accept an African American child, it would be as soon as they were approved. That statement pierced his heart and they now have 4 adopted children.
Later at the conference, the crowd was asked to consider "what's next" (that was a theme running through the conference). Would individuals in this crowd of nearly 13,000 Christian leaders consider adopting a child? Mac Powell (lead singer of Third Day) was then introduced as the surprise guest. Mac shared his family’s adoption story. He and his wife Aimee adopted through Bethany Christian Services of Georgia. Halfway through his interview, Aimee brought their baby up on stage. The place was in tears. Mac then sang with the Di Raja children’s choir, an orphan choir from Uganda. It was an unbelievable moment.
Catalyst released their new website, 143million.org during the conference. It has been so great to partner with this organization and to see how God has moved on their leader’s hearts for orphan care and adoption. Catalyst and Bethany Christian Services also partnered to produce a 3 minute video for churches to use to ask their members if they would consider adoption. It can be viewed in the Bethany Christian Services section on the home page of www.143million.org
