Yesterday we had a conversation via SKYPE about ways people who are passionate about orphans, adoption & foster care can network together for greater encouragement, resourcing, and effectiveness.
It was our first OPEN meeting…where anyone can jump into the conversation. It was good to have a new voice join the conversation.
Here were a couple of helpful quotes/ideas:
Orphan care is human trafficking prevention. – @John_McCollum of @AsiasHope
— Mike Jentes (@mikejentes) August 21, 2014
You can't talk about human trafficking WITHOUT talking about orphans. @John_McCollum of @AsiasHope
— Mike Jentes (@mikejentes) August 21, 2014
The book Orphanology by Tony Merida & Rick Morton
Could be helpful for churches, individuals starting local ministries & support groups.
Below are my notes from today just to share all the resources and ideas which were bounced around. OrphanAdoptFosterConvo2014_08-21
You can see a little Facebook page we started at http://www.facebook.com/groups/557467357708956 It’s got some cool conversations and stories already rolling on it! This page is being used quite a bit and we will probably promote other events, etc. via that group.
It was suggested for a regular monthly call, using Skype. So let’s plan on the 3rd THURSDAY of the Month at 4pm Eastern, 3pm Central, 1pm Pacific. We will schedule this out for 3 months:
- September 18
- October 16, and
- November 20 as an experiment. Then we will see how it’s going.
I’ll be facilitating the conversation by Skype. My Skype name is “mikejentes” send me a friend request so I can add you to the call!
If I don’t know you, please feel free to email me your name (and Skype name) and introduce yourself so I can get in touch with you! Make the time for one of these calls and invite your friends wo are passionate about caring for orphans!