The Adoption Revolution

I’d like to introduce you to Renee Loux, whom I met last week in Kansas City.  She is a mom to eleven kids, nine of whom are adopted. Renee and her husband Derek began the Orphan Justice Center (OJC) in 2008, enabling the adoption and restoration of abused, neglected, and unwanted children. In 2009, Derek was tragically killed in a car accident. Renee, now the President of OJC and supported by a strong team, continues the vision of rescuing, adopting and restoring orphans.

Derek and Renee's first baby was born with Spida Bifida and died before his 3rd birthday.  Derek and Renee were heartbroken, but a year later Sophia brought them joy, and in 2000 Michaela was born. A year later, Derek and Renee began the Indianapolis House of Prayer.

Stirred by the Lord to live out true religion (James 1:27), they then adopted twin girls from the Marshall Islands. A vision to restore many orphans through adoption was born in their hearts as they saw the effective restoration of their twin daughters as a result of being immersed in a community of daily worship, scripture meditation, and prayer. Since then, seven other adopted children have been welcomed into the Loux family. They now live in Kansas City and are part of the senior leadership team of the International House of Prayer.

OJC is mobilizing people across the globe to engage in the Adoption Revolution, connecting children who long for a lasting home with parents who will love them. The real work of adoption begins once the child enters the home bringing with him/her the pain and scars of abusive and/or neglectful situations. Not everyone can adopt but everyone can be involved in caring for orphans. Giving financially to families who are adopting; giving time to care for or mentor children; or give respite to adoptive parents, are all ways to show care for orphans.

One of the ways OJC is spreading this message is through their Justice Fellowship. This fellowship equips young leaders to go out and change the plight of the American orphan and the 163 million displaced children around the world. Students are engaged in advanced training and research, and gain meaningful practical experience working with adoptive and foster children. In the U.S, 29,000 children exit the foster care system each year when they're in their teens.  A large percentage end up homeless, in prison, or in forced prostitution.

It's good to know about this very worthwhile work, so if you’d like to know more or help in some way, contact Adam Parker: adamparker@orphanjusticecenter.com

God bless you!