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 306 - Celebrating 15 Years as an Adoptive Family
Episode 305 - Embracing Advent—Christmas Survival Guide for Adoptive & Foster Parents
Episode 304 - Embracing Advent—Christmas Survival Guide for Adoptive & Foster Parents
Episode 303 - Embracing Advent—Christmas Survival Guide for Adoptive & Foster Parents
Episode 302 - Embracing Advent—Christmas Survival Guide for Adoptive & Foster Parents
Episode 301 - Courageous Parenting with Adoptive Mom and FASD Advocate Debbie Raymond
Episode 300 - Celebrating 300 Episodes with Adoptive Mom Mary Slager
Episode 299 - Counting Up to Christmas with Adoptive Mom Jennifer Elwood
Episode 298 - The Forgotten Adoption Option with Marcy Bursac
Episode 297 - Orphan Sunday 20 Year Observance with Jodi Jackson Tucker
Episode 296 - Thriving Adoptee, Simon Benn
Episode 295 - Talking FASD with Teen, Slava Flach
Episode 294 - Saying Yes to God with Adoptive Dad Ed Stolle
Episode 293 - Branded in Faith with Adoptive Mom Tracey Glenn
Episode 292 -The Sacrifices of an Adoptive Mom with Sandra Flach
Episode #291 - From Adoptive Mom to FASD Advocate with Jenn Wisdahl
Episode 290 - Helping Families in Hard Places with Adoptive Mom, Chris Troutt
Episode 289 - Understanding Neurodiversity & FASD with Shannon Iacobacci
Episode 288 -FASD Support with Foster Mom, Aubrey Page
Episode 287 - Blazing New Homeschool Trails with Natalie Vecchione & Cindy LaJoy
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