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Bennett, Daniel J., 1977-

A passion for the fatherless : developing a God-centered ministry to orphans / Daniel J. Bennett. - Grand Rapids, MI : Kregel, c2011. - 231 p. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-221) and indexes.

The uniqueness of Christian orphan care -- Compassion, the disenfranchised, and the orphan -- God's glorious grace and orphan care -- A theology of adoption -- Blessings, missions, and orphans -- When not to care for orphans -- The greatness of godly affliction -- Decision making in orphan care ministry -- The orphan and the church -- Church leadership and an orphan ministry -- The components of a church's orphan ministry -- The components of a church's adoption ministry.

A Passion for the Fatherless is written to help believers develop a God-centered ministry to the orphan. It exposes believers to the Scriptural mandate to care for orphans, helps them understand why God has issued that call, and equips them to joyfully respond to that call. It strives to achieve this purpose by developing a vibrant theology of orphan ministry for the church. --from publisher description

ISBN: 9780825426605 (pbk.) 082542660X (pbk.)

LCCN: 2011002363

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Church work with orphans.

LC Class. No.: BV4464.4 / .B46 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 261.8 / B471p