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 405 - A Family For Every Orphan with Adoptive Mom, Heather Dyer
Episode 404 - Friendsgiving with host Sandra Flach
Episode 403 - When Systems Fail with Adoptive Mom, Melissa Jacobus
Episode 402 - Kicking Off National Adoption Month with Dr. Rick Morton
Episode 401 - Catching Up & Slowing Down with Sandra Flach
Episode 400 - The Impact of Childhood Poverty on Health & Well-Being with Dr. Jerrod Brown
Episode 399 - Adopted Teens with Susan TeBos
Episode 398 - Essential FASD Supports with Nate Sheets
Episode 397 - Special Needs Adoption with Mindi Schrock
Episode 396 - FASD Resilience with Eileen Devine
Episode 395 - FASD Round Table with Natalie Vecchione & Debbie Raymond
Episode 394 - Living with FASD with FASD Self-Advocate, Emily Hargrove
Episode 393 - Tinderbox with Lynn Alsup
Episode 392 - Back to School with FASD Adoptive Mom, Michelle Catania
Episode 391 - When Your Child is a Struggling Learner with Kathy Kuhl
Episode 390 - Unshakeable Resilience with Foster Care Survivor, Barbara Lane
Episode 389 - From Sorrows to Sapphires with Angela Williams
Episode 388 - Disability Parenting with Kristin Faith Evans
Episode 387 - Trials and Triumphs with Former Foster Youth, Zachary Lopienski
Episode 386 - The Rural FASD Journey with Adoptive Dad, Rob More
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