The Adoption & Foster Care Journey
Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
What happens to a six year old boy after his mother commits suicide and he’s left in the care of an abusive step-father? He enters foster care where he suffers further trauma in 30+ placements. By age 18 he lives in a homeless shelter. It appears as if he has no hope. But his story doesn’t end there.
In that homeless shelter, Greg Belcher gave his life to Christ. While years of trauma didn’t disappear overnight, Greg now had a hope and a future. With a heart for vulnerable children and the gift of administration, he set out to serve God.
His journey took him from Florida, to Bible School, and eventually landing him in Albany, New York. In NY, Greg entered a season where he sought deeper healing. He found that healing and an even deeper relationship with God as he worked through the New Life Program at the Capital City Rescue Mission. In the program, Greg dealt with his trauma under the guidance of certified counselors and pastors.
Today, Greg is Director of Child Evangelism Fellowship of Greater Albany. He shares his story of redemption, healing, and purpose on this week’s Orphans No More podcast. Find the episode HERE.
Greg Blecher can be contacted at CEFALBANY@gmail.com or by calling 518-818-8137. To learn more about Child Evangelism Fellowship find them on Facebook and Instagram @CEF Greater Albany.
Episode 425 - The First 1,000 Days of Life with Dr. Jerrod Brown
Episode 424 - Hope for the FASD Journey with Debbie Raymond
Episode 423 - Lessons Learned with Foster Mom, Autumn McKay
Episode 422 - Unlimited Motherhood with Jessica Hurlbut
Episode 421 - Attachment-Informed Parenting with Dr. Jerrod Brown PhD
Episode 420 - My FASD Feelings with Laura Bedard
Episode 419 - Formed Families Forward with Kelly Henderson
Episode 418 - Second Chances with Adoptive Mom Pam Willis
Episode 417 - Gut-Brain Health Axis Dysfunction: Why Foster & Adoptive Parents Need to Be Informed with Dr. Jerrod Brown
Episode 416 - Plug-In for Your Parenting Journey with Sandra Flach
Episode 415 - Navigating FASD with Kristen Eriksen
Episode 414 - Safe Relationships with FASD Mentor & Coach, Laurie Anderson
Episode 413 - Seas the Connection with Adoptive Mom, Sindy Ost
Episode 412 - Inspired By Love with Anna Maria Di Dio
Episode 411 - Intro to FASD with Sandra Flach
Episode 410 - Advent: Setting Goals with Sandra Flach
Episode 409 - Advent: Peace with Sandra Flach
Episode 408 - Advent: Rejoice! with Sandra Flach
Episode 407 - Advent: God’s Gift of Love with Sandra Flach
Episode 406 - Advent: Hope Fulfilled with Sandra Flach
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