VOLUNTEERS - Ideas for Orphan Ministries from Tapestry's Michael Moore

From Tapestry Orphan Ministry:

1.Create safe, small group environments for people to connect and find encouragement.
2.Often the most effective ministry is simply identifying the needs of those in your church and your community and then responding.
3.Importance of Family-to-Family – no substitute for families considering or exploring adoption or foster care than to spend time with those who have been on these paths.
4.Consider starting a playgroup for moms and kids or a small group for waiting families.
5.Consider organizing a night out for moms and moms-to-be at a local coffee shop
6.Always Make Time to Celebrate – baby showers, adoptions.
7.Remember the guys – they connect in a completely different way than women; playgroups and coffee shop chats won’t work, but a monthly burger night works.

What are needs of our adoption & foster community? Survey results

1. Adult support & training group, monthly, free child care, meeting at church

2. Family fellowships, parties, play days

3. Provide for personal needs

4. Adoption/foster certification classes at church

5. Pantry for free supplies

VOLUNTEERS - Possible Areas for Life Groups to Plug In

Possible Areas for Life Groups to Plug In


Adoption & Foster Pantry (service, behind the scenes)


Adoption & Foster Needs Email List (service, meet reel needs, encouragement, witnessing)


Adoption & Foster Celebrations (hospitality, festive, witnessing)


Host Training/Support Classes (hospitality, encouragement, witnessing)


Adopt a foster or adopting family (relational, service, mentoring, witnessing, discipleship)


Adopt a local orphanage (outside our church, relational, fun, teaching, mentoring, witnessing, discipleship)

Click here for details on serving options (PDF file)