Orphan Justice: How to Care for Orphans Beyond Adopting

Christians are clearly called to care for orphans, a group so close to the heart of Jesus. In reality, most of the 153 million orphaned and vulnerable children in the world do not need to be adopted, and not everyone needs to become an adoptive parent. However, there are other very important ways to help beyond adoption.Indeed, caring for orphaned and vulnerable children requires us to care about related issues from child trafficking and HIV/AIDS to racism and poverty. Too often, we only discuss or theologize the issues, relegating the responsibility to governments.No one can do everything, but everyone can do something. Based on his own personal journey toward pure religion, Johnny Carr moves readers from talking about global orphan care to actually doing something about it in Orphan Justice. Combining biblical truth with the latest research, this inspiring book:  ? investigates the orphan care and adoption movement in the U.S. today? examines new data on the needs of orphaned and vulnerable children? connects ?liberal issues? together as critical aspects or orphan care? discovers the role of the church worldwide in meeting these needs? develops a tangible, sustainable action plan using worldwide partnerships? fleshes out the why, what, and how of global orphan care? offers practical steps to getting involved and making a difference Review Are you considering adoption? Read this book! Perhaps adoption isn?t for you-read this book anyway!  There are many different ways you can and should be involved in the important work of orphan care worldwide.  Orphan Justice will equip you to embrace God?s call to ?look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.?Jim DalyPresident, Focus on the FamilyOrphan Justice is a fast paced, hard-hitting book that will anger and inspire you to rethink your view of orphans, the Gospel and how the church should respond by tackling issues that most want to ignore or avoid.  This book will prompt you and your church to take action and to tangibly care for the fatherless with wisdom, tenacity and intelligence. Chris MarlowFounder/CEOHelp One Now "Johnny Carr does not write about justice for the orphan as one who merely observes from a distance, but as one whose life's journey, whose life's mission is to bring justice to the orphan. There is no leader in the evangelical orphan care movement whose work I value more. Orphan Justice is full of fearless thinking that is compelled by the love of Jesus. Johnny loves the orphans of our world because Jesus first loved him. Read. Be empowered. An then pursue justice for the orphan."Dan CruverFounder, Together for AdoptionAuthor of Reclaiming Adoption"If you're seeking a book to make you feel good about yourself, try the self-help section.  But if you're looking for a personal, provocative, and sometimes raw challenge to see the world in fresh ways, Orphan Justice is a must read.  Using gripping stories and surprising scriptures, Johnny Carr shakes readers from their slumber and alerts them to a global crisis begging for our attention.  Warning: Do not read this book unless you're prepared to be changed!"Jonathan Merritt Author of A Faith of Our Own: Following Jesus Beyond the Culture WarsIt's been heartening to see the church get excited about orphan care, but sometimes the best of intentions do not always align with best practice.  Orphan Justice is a book that bridges the gap between passion and practice.  Johnny Carr tackles the tough issues involved in orphan care, from the realities about institutionalization to the racism that still permeates our society.  It's an important read for church leaders, advocates, and anyone interested in answering the call to care for orphans.Kristen HowertonBlogger, Rage Against the Minivan?No one has stood more at the forefront of the evangelical orphan care movement than Johnny Carr.  In this provocative book, Carr reminds us that while or