Meet Wayne: FaithBridge’s Co-Founder and a Board Member
Wayne Stolz has always been around Christians who prioritized family and church. He grew up in a home where the values of faith, work ethic and family were important. He and his…
Read More ›The Power of the Parentheses
FaithBridge foster mom Sandra Stanley understands how hard it is to say goodbye. She and her husband Andy serve foster families and children through the Fostering Together ministry at their church, North…
Read More ›5 Ways to Bless the Heart of Your Foster Mom Friend
I distinctly recall the first time someone “blessed my heart.” You know the type: the staged whisper [southern accent optional], big smile and—this is key—behind your back. I was standing in the…
Read More ›Meet Kevin*
Kevin’s dad was never part of the picture. He grew up with his mom and grandfather. Unfortunately, while his mom was at work, he was sexually abused by his grandfather. When authorities…
Read More ›Meet the Hambricks and Vintage242
“Foster care was nowhere on my radar screen.” said Steve Hambrick, senior pastor at Vintage242. “I had never considered it personally…until we sat down with two couples who had done foster care…
Read More ›5 Reasons Our Family Fosters
“I would never foster if it wasn’t headed toward adoption. What’s the point?” This question from a friend struck me with a surprising jolt. My already tender heart has been feeling a…
Read More ›“Because we wanted to share our faith…”
Families say “YES!” to fostering for all kinds of reasons. Kevin and Alisa had a desire to share their faith and love with a child in need. Hear more of their story…
Read More ›These Kids are Going to be Alright
Thanksgiving morning, I was busy cooking while our five children played in an adjacent room. Every few minutes, I paused to peek in, and on one particular glance I lingered at the…
Read More ›Meet Jeremiah*
Four-year-old Jeremiah is such an adventurous, energetic and vivacious little boy! Look outside to find him because that’s where he loves to be playing. He entered the foster care system at the…
Read More ›Why We Give: Calvary Baptist Church Making a Difference in Columbus
Nick Bruner, discipleship pastor at Calvary Baptist Church, shares why he and his wife of nine years, Ashley, entered the story of foster care ministry and why their church has set a…
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