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 286 - Run FASD 2021 with Rebecca Tillou
Episode 285 - Justice and Mercy with Adoptive Dad, Micah Foster
Episode 284 - The Heart of Adoption with Adoptive Mom, Ginny Wells
Episode 283 - A Beautiful Belonging with Adoptee Kaitlyn Fiedler
Episode 282 - Live by Faith and Find Hope with Adoptive Mom, Natasha Lynn Daniels
Episode 281 - Radical Faith Adoption with Tyra Grauer
Episode 280 - Becoming FASD Informed with Sandra Flach
Episode 279 - Stay the Course with Adoptive Dad Holland Webb
Episode 278 - The Theology of Adoption with Adoptive Dad, David Jacob
Episode 277 - Navigating Adoption with Adoptive Dad, Wayne Flach
Episode 276 - Talking with Homeschooling Adoptive Dad, Brett Monk
Episode 275 - Surprise Adoption with Jennifer Uren of This Mom Knows Podcast
Episode 274 - Hope For Families Raising Children with FASD with Dr. Christie Petrenko
Episode #273 - Rush to Hope with Adoptive Mom Samantha Morgan
Episode #272 - Speak Up For Children in Foster Care with Jeanette Barreiro
Episode 271 - FASD Advocate Susan Shepard Carlson of NOFAS
Episode #270 - Open Heart Adoption with Adoptive Mom Lisa Murphy
Episode 269 - FASD Family Life With Adoptive Mom, Robbie Seale
Episode 268 - Orphans No More Book Preview with Author, Sandra Flach
Episode #267 - Rebuilding Lives with Adoptive Mom, Jennifer Andrews
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