A Heart for the Fatherless: Dunlap, Ministry, and the Call to Gospel Living
By Trevor Raborn M
It is a profound joy and privilege to serve alongside you in the As- -
ing at Morning Star Church ARP in beautiful Vero Beach, Florida, and as a member of the Dunlap Board, my heart is continually warmed by the tangible and I are also deeply blessed as foster and adoptive parents to four precious - compassion of our Heavenly Father.
Dunlap: Sustaining the Shepherds and Strengthening the Flock a quiet but powerful testament to our covenant commitment to one another. Dunlap’s ministry is dual-purposed, focused on fortifying the foundation of our denomination, our ministers, while simultaneously extending the love of
Care for Ministerial Families The calling to ministry is high, but the burdens can be heavy. Dunlap
recognizes that a healthy church is led by healthy pastors and families. By - cial and practical stressors that weigh upon our ARP ministers and their spouses. This holistic care is an act of deep gratitude and wisdom, ensur- ing our shepherds are refreshed and equipped to lead their congregations with joy and spiritual vigor.
The Adoption Assistance Fund (DAAF) Perhaps the most impactful pastoral outreach is the Dunlap Adoption As- sistance Fund (DAAF). Knowing that the decision to adopt can come with sig- - tors, and elders pursuing adoption. This assistance is more than just money; it is the It is freely into the lives of children needing a permanent home.
The Enduring Mission of Orphan Care
While the Dunlap facility itself transformed decades ago, the foundational mission—to care for the orphaned, needy, and helpless children—lives on pow- erfully through its support of various specialized ministries. The Dunlap Foundation ensures that the spirit of our founders remains ac- tive by supporting organizations that provide:
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The Gospel in Action: Why We Say ‘Yes’ to Foster and Adoption The decision to open our homes and hearts to a child through foster care or adoption is not an obligation based on guilt, but a joyful response to the Gospel we have received.
A Biblical Mandate and Privilege Scripture is unmistakable: we are called to action. James 1:27 true worship as actively caring for the vulnerable: “Religion that is pure is this: to visit orphans and widows …” To “visit” is not a passive thought; it is an active, sac- When we welcome a child into our home, even temporarily, we are liter- ally living out one of the purest ex-
The Associate Reformed Presbyterian
• Physical Provision: Ensuring children have safety, shelter, and nourishment.
• Emotional and Spiritual Nurture:
brings healing and points them
• Educational Opportunity: Equipping them for self-reliance and a fruitful future.
our commitment to orphan care is dy- namic, adaptive, and always focused on the greatest good of the child, fol- persistent love.
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