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James Samaritan

James Samaritan

Connects volunteers and churches with children and families in foster care. Supported by First Baptist Church Covington.

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Why this is listed

Supported by First Baptist Church Covington, in the Covington, LA area. Found during Grain’s state-by-state review. Still to be confirmed: tradition and doctrinal statement.

How to start

  1. Open jamessamaritan.org (opens an external site) and read what James Samaritan says about itself before you read anything else.
  2. Check the time it asks for: ongoing.
  3. Look at the filings below, then decide. Numbers are context, not a verdict.
  4. Tell your church. Going out is rarely meant to be done alone.

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    Arkansas Baptist Children and Family Ministries

    Arkansas Baptist Children and Family Ministries

    Christ-centered foster care, family care homes, counseling, and adoption support. Supported by Geyer Springs First Baptist Church.

    Time
    Ongoing
    Where
    Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
    Area
    Orphan & foster care

    Last verified October 7, 2026

  • Orphan & foster careProvisional

    Arrow Adoptions

    Arrow Adoptions

    Support and resource referrals for expectant parents considering adoption. Supported by Central Baptist Church.

    Time
    Ongoing
    Where
    Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States
    Area
    Orphan & foster care

    Last verified October 7, 2026

  • Orphan & foster careVerified

    Birth Choice

    Birth Choice

    Christian pregnancy clinic and adoption agency in Jackson with volunteer roles. Supported by Englewood Baptist Church.

    Time
    Ongoing
    Where
    Jackson, Tennessee, United States
    Area
    Orphan & foster care

    Last verified October 6, 2026

Before you go

Something to read, watch or listen to before you show up. From Ripened Harvest; the picks change each day.

  • Catechesis & discipleshipProvisional

    The Baptist Catechism (Keach's Catechism)

    Founders Ministries

    The 1695 Baptist Catechism in 114 questions and answers, covering God, Scripture, creation, the fall, redemption, the moral law, baptism, the Lord's Supper and prayer, with Scripture proofs after each answer. Readable in full online, with print editions sold separately.

    Cost
    Free
    Time
    Ongoing
    Where
    Online
    Format
    Study · Introductory

    Last verified October 24, 2026

  • Catechesis & discipleshipProvisional

    Heidelberg Catechism (heidelberg-catechism.com)

    Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary

    The full 1563 Heidelberg Catechism in 129 questions and answers, arranged by the 52 Lord's Days so a family or church can work through it in a year. The site adds teaching outlines, sermons, articles and the text in dozens of languages.

    Cost
    Free
    Time
    Ongoing
    Where
    Online
    Format
    Study · Introductory

    Last verified October 24, 2026

  • Film & seriesProvisional

    The Prince of Egypt

    DreamWorks Animation

    The Exodus story told as animation, following Moses from the Nile basket to the parting of the sea. The plagues and the final night in Egypt are played with real weight rather than softened, and the score carries much of the storytelling.

    Cost
    Paid
    Time
    A few hours
    Where
    Online
    Who for
    Older children · Film

    Last verified September 8, 2026