Foster Care, Compassionate Action, & Rescue v. Redemptive Mentality

Who will take a stand? We know that every Bible-believing Christian wants to follow the command to care for those that feel orphaned. If the church doesn't take a stand for these children, then who will? Join us as Alan Bixler, Executive Director of COMPACT Family Services, discusses the foster care system, the difference between having a rescue mentality v. a redemptive mentality, and how the capital C church can do their part. ----------------------------------------------   TIME STAMPS: 00:00:00 Welcome & Guest Intro 00:01:06 What is COMPACT 00:02:12 About Alan Bixler & His Family 00:03:36 The Birth of AG Foster Care Network 00:05:46 Snapshot of What Foster Care Looks Like 00:07:47 Rescue Mentality v. Redemptive Mentality 00:13:58 Stats & Facts on Foster Children 00:15:29 The Language of Foster Care 00:17:52 What the Bible Says About Foster Care 00:20:19 Common Foster Care Myths 00:24:22 How the Church & Individuals Can Help 00:25:44 How to Start a Foster Care Journey 00:28:41 Three States COMPACT Is Currently In. 00:29:39 How to Prepare Your Children When Taking in a Foster Child 00:30:45 The Language of Trauma with Foster Children 00:32:00 How to Prepare Spiritually When Taking in a Foster Child 00:34:37 The New Mission Field is the Family 00:35:00 How Pastors & Church Members Can Help 00:40:40 The Foster Care Network 00:43:30 Closing Prayer   ----------------------------------------------   Register for the Care4 Conference: https://agfostercare.network/conference2024/   Follow Ignite Parenting Instagram | @ignite.parenting Facebook | Ignite Parenting Website | www.igniteparenting.com   Follow COMPACT Family Services Instagram | @compactfamilyservices Facebook | COMPACT Family Services Website | www.compact.family   Follow AG Foster Care Network Instagram | @agfostercarenetwork Facebook | AG Foster Care Network Website | www.agfostercare.network