There are many people in our congregations who live with the complex impact of adoption. The author believes that the Christian community is particularly well placed to support and care for them. However, if Christians are to offer good astoral care through the companionship of those who are ready to share both tears and laughter, they need to be well informed about the reality of the adoptive experience - from each corner of the adoption triangle.
In addition, Christians who consider adopting will want and need to address the question of whether God may be calling them to become the parents of children who would otherwise not have a family.
This booklet addresses the need for accurate information about the adoptive experience through the stories of the
different people involved in the adoption triangle and by reference to research findings. It explores whether becoming a parent by adoption may be a God-inspired calling and what theological themes may help us understand and be resourced for the task and it offers a challenge to Christian communities to be places of support and encouragement for those who undertake it.
In addition, Christians who consider adopting will want and need to address the question of whether God may be calling them to become the parents of children who would otherwise not have a family.
This booklet addresses the need for accurate information about the adoptive experience through the stories of the
different people involved in the adoption triangle and by reference to research findings. It explores whether becoming a parent by adoption may be a God-inspired calling and what theological themes may help us understand and be resourced for the task and it offers a challenge to Christian communities to be places of support and encouragement for those who undertake it.