Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their misfortune and to keep oneself unstained by the world. James 1:27 (NET).

WHY

Bethany believes every child deserves a safe and loving home. This team honors adoptive families who are called by faith to step in the gap for his children and living James1:27.

WHO

Matt &Joanna, the face of Team James 1:27, are one of hundreds of families who have adopted through Bethany NC over the last 36 years. They started their adoption journey with Bethany in the summer of 2009. Their family quickly grew and in January 2011 they adopted their daughter Alexandra, daughter Emma in July 2013, and son, Matthew in November 2017. Matt has dedicated to serving Bethany and currently serves as a member of Bethany North Carolina's Board of Directors. Matt, who serves as a pastor at a local church in Charlotte, had the privilege to travel to Ethiopia on behalf of Bethany. There he and other pastors who accompanied him, learn more about how Bethany's mission and work were impacting children in Ethiopia. 

DID YOU KNOW?

• Experts estimate that 100 million Americans have been personally touched by adoption by knowing someone who is or has adopted

• There are approximately 5 millions American adoptees

• 60-70% of domestic adoptions are open

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

If adoption has touched you personally or you just have a heart and respect for  adoptive families, we invite you to join us in lacing up your shoes and commit to Go Further for Family. You can help ensure vulnerable kids and families are safe, loved, and connected. Please join Bethany in supporting families right here in North Carolina. Bethany is a global nonprofit in more than 30 states and more than a dozen countries dedicated to helping families thrive. In North Carolina, core services include foster care, pregnancy counseling, adoption services, and individual/family counseling.