16. Caring for Vulnerable Families Demands a Church-Wide Response with Jedd Medefind
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Overview
As the President of CAFO (Christian Alliance for Orphans), Jedd Medefind invites people with any skill set or particular burden to care for the needs of vulnerable children and families. Whether that is through offering prepared meals, financial support, intercessory prayer, physical space, or emotional respite, there are things anyone in the Church can offer in the ecosystem of family-based care. Lauren and Jedd set the stage for the rest of this season, and offer a guide to posturing our hearts to place the lived experience of adult children from orphanages or foster care to guide our actions and thoughts around the issue.
“The Christian way is to go into the space, just like Jesus did, and share in the hurt of that place.”
“Scripture calls us to that of sharing resources, bearing each other's burdens, praying for and with one and all of those things are core to this journey.”
“Before we've done any justice work — long before that is the far deeper reality of God's pursuing us. And if we're motivated by anything else, it will not last.”
Episode Highlights
1:50 An introduction to Jedd Medefind and CAFO
7:40 Engaging the hurt and beauty of the Gospel
15:34 Accurately communicating with the Church
19:10 The Church abroad and orphan care
26:14 Moving the work forward and growth in a time of critique
32:39 Jedd’s work and CAFO 2024
Links
Kindred Exchange - Become a monthly donor to support this show and our mission
Think Orphan - Learn more and listen to the podcast
CAFO Best Practices Research - Learn about the leading recommendations in improving care
CAFO2024 Summit - Sign up for the conference happening September 18-20, 2024 in Nashville, TN
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