What our family did not know about fostering
Pastor and BCH foster parent Bradley Johnson shares the lessons God taught his family through six years of fostering, and why the local church is essential.
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Holding the rope: How the Church brings children home to family, community, and Christ
In 1792, William Carey said, “I will go down if you will hold the rope.” BCH CEO David Melber invites every church in North Carolina to hold the rope for children and the families who care for them.
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A deeper dive with Rich Fork’s foster & adopt support group
Members of Rich Fork’s foster & adopt support group reflect on the encouragement they find each week, the role the wider church can play, and their advice for any church who wants to begin supporting vulnerable children and families.
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“Thrive!” pours into families who pour into others
The heart behind Thrive is recognizing that saying “yes” to a child is only the beginning of the journey.
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Recognizing the hurts behind the behaviors
Behavior often communicates a deeper story. How churches can recognize the hurts behind the behaviors and build the trust that leads to gospel conversations.
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Students put faith out front at Mountain Camp
For the eleventh year, students from Scotts Hill Baptist led Mountain Camp for children in BCH care. One camper made the decision to follow Christ.
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The Three Pillars of Trauma-Responsive, Gospel-Centered Ministry
Safety, connection, and discipleship, each rooted in the character of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, form the foundation of gospel-centered, trauma-responsive ministry that any church can build on.
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NC Baptist Disciple-Making Conference
A BCH story of hope: Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina (BCH) took part in the 2026 NC Baptist Disciple-Making Conference, joining nearly 1,400 pastors, church staff, and…
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The Church & Child Abuse Prevention
A BCH story of hope: As we recognize April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, may we as followers of Jesus choose to shine brightly in a world that desperately needs His…
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Every Child
A BCH story of hope: The vision is simple yet profound: to help churches say “yes” to the vulnerable people in their communities and even within their own congregations. “Every…
