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 266 - Wisdom & Knowledge for Foster & Adoptive Parents with Sandra Flach
Episode #265 - Equipping Foster & Adoptive Parent with Sandra Flach
Episode 264 -Amazing Grace Advocacy With Adoptive Mom, Gwen Bartley
Episode 263 - Embraced—Truth About Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders with Joel Sheagren
Episode 262 - Healing Childhood Trauma with Riley the Brave author, Jessica Sinarski
Episode 261 - FASD and the Criminal Justice System with Judge Andra Ackerman
Episode 260 - Remote Learning and FASD with Adoptive Mom Sherrie Wixtrom
Episode # 259 - Fostering Well With Christine Robinson
Episode #258 - Navigating Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder with Natalie Vecchione
Episode #257 - Talking Adoption & FASD with Cindy LaJoy of Blue Collar Homeschool
Episode #256 - Finding the Treasure In Children With an FASD
Episode #255 - Adoption, FASD, and Homeschooling by Faith with Linda Nasman
Episode #254 - Adoption and the Sanctity of Life – Deeply Woven Biblical Principals
Episode #253 - What Gifts Will You Present to Jesus in 2021?
Episode #252 - The Greatest Gift of Love (for foster & adoptive parents)
Episode #251 - Experience Joy During this Crazy-Covid-Christmas Season (for foster & adoptive parents)
Episode # 250 - How to Have Peace During this Crazy-Covid-Christmas Season (for foster & adoptive parents)
Episode #249 - A Thrill of Hope Advent Episode for Weary Foster & Adoptive Parents
Episode #248 - Gratitude, Education, and Prayer for Foster and Adoptive Parents
Episode #247 - Bridging the Gap Between Children in Crisis and the Church through Adoption and CarePortal
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