Showing posts with label Jedd Medefind. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jedd Medefind. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

7 Major Trends in the Christian Orphan Care Movement




7 Major Trends 

in the Christian Orphan Care Movement 2015


What Christianity Today described as "the burgeoning orphan care movement" is never static.  Even as it grows, the movement continues to develop and mature.  Major trends and changes, both external and internal, demand discernment and creativity.  Join CAFO President Jedd Medefind to explore seven of the most significant trends of 2015, both across the U.S. and globally.  This 30-minute webinar will include:
  • Growth and changes in church adoption and foster engagement
  • The expansion of locally-led movements around the world
  • Major challenges along the road ahead
  • The impact of your investment in CAFO and key 2016 CAFO priorities

Presenter: 
Jedd Medefind, CAFO President

Wednesday, December 16
1pm (Central)

Monday, September 28, 2015

From an Adoptee's Heart to Yours Webinar




From an Adoptee's Heart to Yours: We Need One Another

Some questions, some responses, some conversation. What does it look like to really listen to the deep heart of an adopted person? How does that relate to the human heart in all of us? Join CAFO President Jedd Medefind and Speaker, Therapist & Adoptee Carissa Woodwyk as they discuss what it means to both listen AND respond to one another, so that we are able to keep moving forward, together.  

Whether you are an adoptive parent, adoptee, church or small group leader, or advocate with your own desire to listen better... this is a conversation you won't want to miss! 

Presenters: 

Jedd Medefind, CAFO President 
Carissa Woodwyk, Speaker, Therapist & Adoptee

Wednesday, September 30
1pm (Central Time)
 

Sunday, January 4, 2015

Book Discussion: "Becoming Home" by Jedd Medefind

This is a reminder that there is still time to obtain and read "Becoming Home" and join our book discussion at the end of this month.  It's a quick but fact-filled and impactful read.  Order your book now on Amazon or Barna Group.  Also, check out the Becoming Home trailer with author Jedd Medefind.   We look forward to seeing you there!


God's Call to Care for the Orphan is for All of Us:
Caring for orphans makes grace touchable. When Christians choose to adopt, foster, mentor, or support care for orphans around the globe, it reveals God's true character to the world like nothing else we can do. Becoming Home unpacks specific steps everyone can take to help.
Some of these steps are "big" choices like fostering or adopting; some are simpler choices like supporting work abroad or mentoring a foster youth. But all are ways we can practically show love to the orphan—not because of a sense of duty, guilt or even idealism, but because we’ve first been loved by God.
We encourage you to bring a guest: a student, a friend, a co-worker or a spouse to learn more about this important issue.



The Vulnerable Children’s Ministry
Invites you to take part in a Book Discussion…

Wednesday, January 28th, 2015
Willow Creek Community Church
67 E. Algonquin Road, So. Barrington, IL






Join us as we discuss Jedd Medefind’s
(President of the Christian Alliance for Orphans) book,
Becoming Home: Adoption, Foster Care and Mentoring—Living out God’s Heart for the Orphan.


This fascinating book will give you specific steps on how to show God’s heart for the orphan through adoption, foster care and orphan care
both locally and globally so that you can help make a difference!  


With only 87 pages, it is a quick read, packed with the most current information and ideas.
It includes additional wisdom from Francis Chan, Jim Daly, David Platt and more. 

6:00 Dinner together (Atrium, near the Lakeside Lobby)
7:00 Worship Service (Lakeside Auditorium)
7:30 Book Discussion (Room B204/206)

Registration encouraged www.willowcreek.org/midweekclasses 

Childcare available for ages infant through grade 5 at Midweek for Kids.

Friday, December 5, 2014

Book Discussion: Becoming Home by Jedd Medfind

The Vulnerable Children’s Ministry
Invites you to take part in a Book Discussion…
 
Wednesday, January 28th, 2015
Willow Creek Community Church
67 E. Algonquin Road, So. Barrington, IL

 
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Join us as we discuss Jedd Medefind’s
(President of the Christian Alliance for Orphans) book,
Becoming Home: Adoption, Foster Care and Mentoring—Living out God’s Heart for the Orphan.

 
This fascinating book will give you specific steps on how to show God’s heart for the orphan through adoption, foster care and orphan care
both locally and globally so that you can help make a difference!  
 

With only 87 pages, it is a quick read, packed with the most current information and ideas.
It includes additional wisdom from Francis Chan, Jim Daly, David Platt and more. 

6:00 Dinner together (Atrium, near the Lakeside Lobby)
7:00 Worship Service (Lakeside Auditorium)
7:30 Book Discussion (Room TBD)

Registration encouraged www.willowcreek.org/midweekclasses 

Childcare available for ages infant through grade 5 at Midweek for Kids.


 

Sunday, November 10, 2013

New Book: "Becoming Home" by Jedd Medefind



When Christians choose to adopt, foster, mentor, or support care for orphans around the globe, it reveals God's true character to the world like nothing else we can do. Becoming Home unpacks specific steps everyone can take to help.
GET THEM ALL
In times of uncertainty we look for guides. For thirty years Barna Group has built a reputation as a trusted analyst of religion and culture, guiding you through a complex world.
Now, we turn that experience into an annual series called FRAMES.
Shipping begins January 7th

Monday, October 7, 2013

Countdown to Orphan Sunday - 4 weeks away!


For the next four weeks I'm gearing up for Orphan Sunday!   As Orphan Sunday Coordinator I'm busy meeting with and encouraging church leaders in the Chicagoland area to take part in this important event.  As Ministry Coordinator of The Vulnerable Children's Ministry, our team is in the thick of planning for our own event.

It's not too late to plan an "event" for your church, organization, small group, or family.  It can be something as simple as a time of prayer, participating in the "orphans table" meal, or a full-blown event that the whole community can attend.  For tons of ideas and resources, just go to, www.orphansunday.org

The following video from Jedd Medefind, President of the Christian Alliance for Orphans has just been released.  Jedd and a team from CAFO are currently in Ukraine, shooting the annual Orphan Sunday dvd that will be available to anyone to use for Orphan Sunday or any other event.  Click here to see his exciting update!

If you live in the Chicagoland area and would like to talk about hosting an event, please email me at vcministry127@gmail.com

Thursday, April 18, 2013

FamilyLife Broadcast Friday on Summit IX and the Christian Orphan Care Movement!


 
The FamilyLife Today radio broadcast tomorrow (April 19) will focus on Summit IX and the Christian orphan care movement. Dennis Rainey, Bob Lepine and Jedd Medefind dig into the history of Christian care for orphans and its vibrant expression today.

You can catch it on your local Christian radio station’s broadcast or on the Family Life Today site HERE.  Locally in the Chicago area, tune in to WMBI 90.1 FM at 11:00a.m.

See you at the Summit!