Global Orphan Crisis, The - Softcover

Elliot, Diane Lynn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0802409547 ISBN 13: 9780802409546

Publisher: Moody Publishers, 2012

Synopsis

God's call to care for the orphaned and vulnerable children of the world is not easy or comfortable.  And it will require willingness, commitment and sacrifice. The more you know about the global orphan crisis the more your heart will break and it will cause you to want to do something... anything... to make the life of an orphaned child a little easier.

The need is overwhelming, but if you are willing, you can be part of the global orphan solution. It is a decision that will change your life forever. The journey will be worth the effort in countless blessings along the way.  Together, with God’s strength, you can be the hands and feet of Christ and make a difference in the life of an orphaned child now and for all eternity.

Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime?

About this title

About the Author

DIANE LYNN ELLIOT is an author, professional photographer and business administrator. With a heart for people and a passion for ministry she has worked and volunteered with children, teens, women, and short-term missions and relief projects. Diane's interest in the global orphan crisis started many years ago with a trip to a hospital for terminally ill children in Siberia, and later to an orphanage in Mexico. Seeing a small snapshot of the great need started her journey and fueled her passion for the orphaned child. For the research of the book Diane also traveled to Peru and Haiti which continued to expand your vision and passion for orphaned children. Diane has a BA in Communication from Trinity International University and an M.B.A. in Global Management from the University of Phoenix. Professionally she has co-written two youth management books, and has spent many years as a freelance meeting and events planner and business manager in both not-for-profit and corporate settings. Diane, her husband David, along with their trained Alaskan Klee Kai therapy dog named Kody, live in Wauconda, Illinois and attend Willow Creek Community Church.

From the Back Cover

Do you want to be part of the solution? [heading]

Start here. [subheading]

“This book prompts Christians to the enormity of the global orphan crisis, and calls us to action."

Russell D. Moore, dean, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and author, Adopted for Life

“It is vital that we relentlessly bind together action with understanding and zeal with knowledge. The Global Orphan Crisis helps us do that, offering an impressive array of data, a primer on key issues and thorny debates, and a wealth of ideas for personal involvement. All stand to benefit from the extensive information Diane Elliot shares."

Jedd Medefind, president, Christian Alliance for Orphans

Every effort counts. [subheading]

“TheGlobal Orphan Crisis is packed with research that informs us, photos that convince us, and stories that move us." 

Scott Olson, president/CEO, International Teams

“An inspiring, well-articulated, wake-up call. It is impossible to read this book and not be moved to make a difference."

                                                                                                                              

Rebecca McDonald, president of Women at Risk, International

“Helps us not only understand the scope of the orphan crisis throughout the world but also presents practical and biblical solutions to the crisis. A great resource to go through individually or with a group."

Dr. Daniel Bennett, pastor and author of A Passion for the Fatherless: Developing a God-Centered Ministry to Orphans

Be part of the global orphan solution. [subheading]

Edition details

• Publisher: Moody Publishers
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802409547
• ISBN 13: 9780802409546
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 344