Let us partner with you to help further the gospel to the vulnerable.

James 1:27 is clear in its call for the believer to care for the orphaned and vulnerable child. 

We know that as Christians, we have all been adopted by our Heavenly Father. Adoption is a beautiful picture of the gospel on earth that points us back toward Christ. In Psalm 68, David tells us that God sets the lonely in families. We want the children we serve to have forever families, but more than that, we want them to know the truth of the gospel. 

Our focus remains on an eternity with Christ for the child and the parent, and we believe a gospel-centered family is an amazing window to their salvation. Our desire is to come alongside Christian missional families with resources they will need to find and nurture their children, as they become disciples who make disciples.

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A few ways Lifeline serves Missouri and Missouri Churches
Church Initiatives

Use these church-centered initiatives to make an eternal impact in the lives of the vulnerable. Built for your church body, young and old, these initiatives will help bring the needs of the orphan to light in your church.

International Adoption Help

If you sense God’s leading to grow your family through international adoption, we encourage you to pre-apply today or schedule a call with one of our adoption specialists.

Domestic Adoption Help

We’re committed to discipling, encouraging, and supporting couples through the adoption process. We educate, equip, and pray for you at every step. If you’re interested in moving forward in domestic adoption, we invite you to complete a pre-application. This form will allow you to attend an upcoming domestic adoption webinar. In the webinar you’ll find tons of information and find answers to many of your questions on topics like: home studies, finances, fees, timelines, birth mother relationships, and more. After attending the webinar, you will have the opportunity to complete an application into the domestic adoption program.

Education

Does your child struggle with working memory, visual or auditory processing, social skills, attention, critical thinking, or communicating ideas? Lifeline sees how many schools create a standardized approach to learning, and that might not be the best fit for your child from hard places. As you try to help your child reach their educational potential, you may be feeling frustrated, and at times, hopeless. But there is hope! We not only serve the God of hope, but our God has allowed science in a 21st Century approach to help us know that our brains can change.

Counseling

Nurture. Heal. Grow. Lifeline’s Education & Counseling team believes families are God’s designed place for nurturing and facilitating health in children so they can flourish. We exist to support adoptive families, foster families, and others with cutting-edge techniques filtered through a biblical worldview. We seek to strengthen families and, in turn, influence a child’s environment. This work is not just for a season — our goal is to empower and support a family over a lifetime — from placement, to post-placement, to permanency.

Global Orphan Care

While adoption is a beautiful response to God’s command to care for the fatherless, the large majority of children considered orphans will never be adopted. Various factors like age, special needs, and life and country circumstances often cause children to remain vulnerable. These children face vulnerability to sexual exploitation, drug abuse, and slavery. Many end up unprepared for adulthood and have no knowledge of a Heavenly Father who loves them.

Pregnant? Considering Adoption?

We’ll help you explore your options with a goal of balance in what’s best for you and your child. Several qualities make us a unique option for expectant moms like you.

  • Personal advocate who represents your interests, not those of the adoptive family.
  • Freedom to consider all your pregnancy options.
  • Decision making at your own pace.
  • Adoptive families who are committed and prepared to honor you.
  • “You first” approach to adoption planning.
  • We exist to provide you with hope and peace through all-inclusive adoption care.
  • We believe you are not giving up your baby, but making a loving plan.

Engage Your Church

The Church is “Plan A” for glorifying God, making disciples, and spreading His name to the nations, and there are many ways that, as Christ’s Bride, the Church accomplishes this mission. Throughout the narrative of Scripture, God has consistently commanded His people to care for the vulnerable as a way of demonstrating His character and His gospel to the world. We believe that every Christ-follower has a role to care for orphans, widows, and the defenseless as an avenue to proclaim the gospel.

Our Staff

Nate Bruns
State Director
Sydney Raydo
LMSW
Senior Manager / State Case Work Supervisor
Sydney Blair
LMSW
Senior Adoption Specialist
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Missouri Events

Reclaim Compassion: A Support Group for Parents

Virtual

Reclaim Compassion: A Support Group for Parents Parenting can bring unexpected challenges, and sometimes, the connection with your child may feel strained, even amidst your love and commitment. If you’re struggling to maintain compassion or connection, you may be experiencing “blocked care”—a natural, self-protective response within the nervous system. Based on Reclaim Compassion by Lisa

$25.00

Unwind: A Safe Space for Teens with Anxiety

Virtual

Teen anxiety can feel overwhelming, but no one has to face it alone. Unwind: A Safe Space for Teens with Anxiety is an 8-week virtual group designed to provide a supportive and understanding environment for teens navigating anxiety. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with peers who share similar experiences, develop coping strategies, and

$25.00
Recurring Event Adult Adoptee Support Group

Adult Adoptee Support Group

Virtual

Join us for a new support and connection group designed specifically for adult adoptees (18+), led by our counseling intern, Truli Strickland. This group offers a safe and welcoming space to discuss shared experiences, build connections, and find support from others who understand the unique journey of adoption. Cost: $25 total Time: 11:30 am -

$25.00

Reclaim Compassion: A Support Group for Parents

Virtual

Reclaim Compassion: A Support Group for Parents Parenting can bring unexpected challenges, and sometimes, the connection with your child may feel strained, even amidst your love and commitment. If you’re struggling to maintain compassion or connection, you may be experiencing “blocked care”—a natural, self-protective response within the nervous system. Based on Reclaim Compassion by Lisa

$25.00

Roadmap to International Adoption Webinar

Virtual

Has your family considered International Adoption? Join us for this webinar as we guide you through what the international adoption process looks like. We will walk you through the steps involved beginning with the application process, home study, travel, financing your adoption, and learning more about our international adoption programs! Visit this page to register

Roadmap to International Adoption Webinar

Virtual

Has your family considered International Adoption? Join us for this webinar as we guide you through what the international adoption process looks like. We will walk you through the steps involved beginning with the application process, home study, travel, financing your adoption, and learning more about our international adoption programs! Visit this page to register

Roadmap to International Adoption Webinar

Virtual

Has your family considered International Adoption? Join us for this webinar as we guide you through what the international adoption process looks like. We will walk you through the steps involved beginning with the application process, home study, travel, financing your adoption, and learning more about our international adoption programs! Visit this page to register

Reclaim Compassion: A Support Group for Parents

Virtual

Reclaim Compassion: A Support Group for Parents Parenting can bring unexpected challenges, and sometimes, the connection with your child may feel strained, even amidst your love and commitment. If you’re struggling to maintain compassion or connection, you may be experiencing “blocked care”—a natural, self-protective response within the nervous system. Based on Reclaim Compassion by Lisa

$25.00

Unwind: A Safe Space for Teens with Anxiety

Virtual

Teen anxiety can feel overwhelming, but no one has to face it alone. Unwind: A Safe Space for Teens with Anxiety is an 8-week virtual group designed to provide a supportive and understanding environment for teens navigating anxiety. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with peers who share similar experiences, develop coping strategies, and

$25.00

Reclaim Compassion: A Support Group for Parents

Virtual

Reclaim Compassion: A Support Group for Parents Parenting can bring unexpected challenges, and sometimes, the connection with your child may feel strained, even amidst your love and commitment. If you’re struggling to maintain compassion or connection, you may be experiencing “blocked care”—a natural, self-protective response within the nervous system. Based on Reclaim Compassion by Lisa

$25.00

Roadmap to International Adoption Webinar

Virtual

Has your family considered International Adoption? Join us for this webinar as we guide you through what the international adoption process looks like. We will walk you through the steps involved beginning with the application process, home study, travel, financing your adoption, and learning more about our international adoption programs! Visit this page to register

Reclaim Compassion: A Support Group for Parents

Virtual

Reclaim Compassion: A Support Group for Parents Parenting can bring unexpected challenges, and sometimes, the connection with your child may feel strained, even amidst your love and commitment. If you’re struggling to maintain compassion or connection, you may be experiencing “blocked care”—a natural, self-protective response within the nervous system. Based on Reclaim Compassion by Lisa

$25.00

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Missouri Office 205-967-0811

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