Know Orphans by Rick Morton

Know Orphans: Mobilizing the Church for Global Orphanology

The global orphan crisis is complex. The church’s response should be comprehensive, but is it? In this provocative follow-up to Orphanology, author Rick Morton provides the framework for families and churches to have a gospel-centered response to the growing global issue of orphan care.

KnowOrphans addresses three distinct areas associated with global orphanology. Delving deeper into the criticisms of the movement, the need for reform, and what families can expect, author Rick Morton helps shape realistic perceptions of the challenges and rewards adoptive parents face in transnational adoptions. Through illuminating the work internationally adoptive families can expect,KnowOrphans offers solutions for the church in remedying the ills and deficiencies surrounding the church’s role in equipping and supporting families before, during, and after the adoption process. Knowing that the church’s response and attitude should be one that goes beyond adoption, KnowOrphans also addresses the complexities of how Christians are to respond ethically, compassionately, and comprehensively to the biblical call to care for orphans.

KnowOrphans is the next step in conversation as this evangelically based movement of orphan care matures and begins to live out James 1:27 globally.

My opinion:  When I think of orphans my mind is instantly drawn to James 1:27 " Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction". We should be carrying for the orphans and this book perfectly addresses that issue. I think any book that calls one to think outside of themselves and do more is a worthy book indeed and I cannot recommend this book enough!

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion