WHO WE ARE
Our Approach
The Adoption & Foster Care Ministry at Lakewood presents a comprehensive, biblically-rooted view of adoption, orphan care and foster care—founded upon the principle that God created and ordained adoption for the accomplishment of His purpose.
If you’re interested in getting involved or have any questions, please click below to email Tanna Roush, our Adoption and Foster Care Ministry Director.
WHAT WE DO
Embrace Adoption
We encourage the Church to embrace adoption, orphan and foster care, and offer ministry and support to birth parents, children, adoptive parents, and foster care families.
Lakewood has been blessed to support numerous adoptions, both domestic and international. Since 2018, Lakewood has helped in the adoption of nine children from foster care, seven through domestic adoption and three through international adoption.
Biblical Foundation
To grasp the biblical foundation for adoption and how the adoption analogy relates to our place in the family of God see: Ephesians 1:4-6; Galatians 4:4-5; Romans 8:14-17; Romans 8:23; Romans 9:4.
Currently there are over 11,000 children in foster care in Georgia. Of this total, almost 400 children are in Hall County. As we promote the biblical foundation for adoption & foster care, Lakewood hopes to be “doers of the word” in seeking to assist with this great need.
Orphan & Foster Care
We seek to call upon individuals to share in the God-given responsibility of orphan and foster care, and to provide direct support to orphanages, missionaries and mission teams who work to care for children in need (see: James 1:27; John 14:18; Psalms 68:5-6).
Lakewood is excited to join God in what He is doing in caring for children in foster care and supporting foster families. Since 2017, thirty-eight foster children have been served at Lakewood by fifteen Lakewood foster families. Additionally, our foster families have been supported by dozens of Lakewood members serving in Care Communities.
Lakewood has also served 11 families (30 children) through CarePortal/Community Outreach Family Preservation.
EVENTS
Rooted in Love: Adoption & Foster Care Conference
Join us for a day of encouragement, equipping, and resources designed to support families caring for vulnerable children.
Save the Date September 13, 2025
Location Lakewood Baptist Church
Time 8:15 AM – 4:00 PM
Keynote Speaker Jason Johnson
Breakout Sessions | 7 CEU Credit Hours | Limited Childcare Available
Register Early & Save! $20 Early Bird Price (Ends 7/31/25) | $30 Regular Ticket
More details & registration coming soon!
Adoption/Foster Care Bible Study
6:15-7:45 pm PM | Wednesday Nights
Room 202
Lakewood Campus
All adoptive and foster care parents are invited to join us for a time of fellowship, community and Bible study.