Apr 06, 2016

We are writing to let you know about an important change to one of our Bethany ministries. For many years, Bethany has offered an infertility and pregnancy loss ministry with a newsletter called Stepping Stones. Our purpose was to provide distinctively Christian information and support around …

Nov 30, 2015

by Kristin Meyer The holiday season is now in full swing, and I know well the mixed emotions that this time of year brings for those whose hearts long for a child. The joy of so many around you leaves you feeling even more like “the people walking in darkness” (Isaiah 9:2).”  As a child, one of …

Nov 10, 2015

by Jillian Burden I’m one of those people who will absolutely gush if you ask me about adoption. My husband, John, and I adopted our son, Arie, from Moscow three years ago. He was two and a half when we brought him home, and having him in our family has been absolutely amazing. We love our little …

Oct 13, 2015

October 15 is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. God bless all who are remembering. by Julie Neils The boyish face of a young man with sincere, yet solemn eyes flashed across my news feed. It was Shai Kushner—a 20-year-old soldier in the Israeli Defense Force’s “Lightening …

Jan 16, 2015

Listen to Bethany’s Every Child audio podcast. Bethany leadership engages Christian artists and leading voices from ministries, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies in discussing issues relevant to children and families. Learn more and hear about topics such as child welfare, family …

Nov 12, 2014

November is National Adoption Month, so Stepping Stones invited readers to submit their adoption stories that share their doubts, struggles, fears, and joys when they were considering adoption. Mary Beth Brummond answered the call! I have always thought adoption was a wonderful thing. I just never …

Jun 02, 2014

Our guest blogger, Brian Rhodes, served as the pastor of fine arts and worship at the Dillon Church of God for 10 years, has been involved in full-time ministry for 15 years, and is currently working on writing his first book. He is married to his college sweetheart and has two children adopted …