Know Orphans by Rick Morton

Know Orphans: Mobilizing the Church for Global Orphanology
by Rick Morton
Non-Fiction / Christian Living / Orphan Care
Available March 2014
New Hope Publishers
192 pages

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About the Book

The global orphan crisis is complex. The church’s response should be comprehensive, but is it? In this provocative follow-up to Orphanology, author Rick Morton provides the framework for families and churches to have a gospel-centered response to the growing global issue of orphan care.

KnowOrphans addresses three distinct areas associated with global orphanology. Delving deeper into the criticisms of the movement, the need for reform, and what families can expect, author Rick Morton helps shape realistic perceptions of the challenges and rewards adoptive parents face in transnational adoptions. Through illuminating the work internationally adoptive families can expect, KnowOrphans offers solutions for the church in remedying the ills and deficiencies surrounding the church’s role in equipping and supporting families before, during, and after the adoption process. Knowing that the church’s response and attitude should be one that goes beyond adoption, KnowOrphans also addresses the complexities of how Christians are to respond ethically, compassionately, and comprehensively to the biblical call to care for orphans.

KnowOrphans is the next step in conversation as this evangelically based movement of orphan care matures and begins to live out James 1:27 globally.

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My Thoughts

Know Orphans is a great follow up to Orphanology, a collaboration between Tony Merida and Rick Morton. Where Orphanology gives readers the "theology" behind orphan care, Know Orphans gives practical steps that individuals and churches can take to put this theology into action. 

This book is both informative and a great encouragement to do something. Rick shares from his personal experiences, which adds a great personal touch to the book. I also appreciated that he goes beyond simply talking about adoption, which is what most people think of when they think of orphan care. I also appreciated the emphasis on the church's role in leading this movement.

Know Orphans is highly recommended to anyone seeking to follow God's commands for taking care of the least of these. [4 stars]

I received a free copy of this book from New Hope Publishers through Litfuse Publicity in exchange for my fair and honest review.

About the Author

Rick Morton is the father of three transnational adopted children and coauthor of the popular book "Orphanology: Awakening to Gospel-Centered Adoption and Orphan Care." His dedication to the plight of orphans extends beyond his own family. The Mortons were cofounders of Promise 139, an international orphan-hosting ministry based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. An inspiring speaker for the gospel to be expressed by the church living out God’s heart for the fatherless, Rick presents at adoption and orphan-care conferences and pastor’s conferences. Rick and his family live in the Greater Memphis area.

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