ABOUT THE COURSE

Written for Families to Complete Together

This training was written knowing that the makeup of families varies. Our hope is that we have created some activities that can be used by a family of most ages and stages, while also providing specific adaptations to help other activities be completed more appropriately within a family. If you have at least one child who is elementary-aged or older, this course is for you!

Course Curriculum

    1. To the Parents/Guardians Leading OAT for Families

    2. Introduction Video

    3. Nine Essentials of Biblical Orphan Care

    4. Your eSignature Requested

    5. Notes on Advocating

    6. Frequently Asked Questions

    7. Supplies List

    8. Acknowledgements

    9. Helpful Hints

    10. Community Opportunities

    11. Meet your Coach (to get ready)!

    1. Overview of Unit 1: Introduction

    2. 1: Watch 'This is The Boaz Project' Video (Highly Recommended, all ages)

    3. 2: Share "Nine Essentials of Biblical Orphan Care" (Highly Recommended, adult led)

    4. 3: Create a KWL Chart (all ages)

    5. 4: What is an Orphan? (Preschool/Lower Elementary)

    6. 5: Family OAT Motto (all ages)

    7. 6:Treasure Hunt (Elementary or older)

    8. 7: Advocate (adult)

    9. Unit 1: Final Steps

    1. Overview of Unit 2: Consistent Prayer

    2. 1: Begin Consistently Praying (Highly Recommended, all ages)

    3. 2: Use Prayer Guide for 5 days (all ages)

    4. 3: Read Blog posts on Prayer (all ages)

    5. 4: Advocate with Prayer (adult led)

    6. Unit 2: Final Steps

    1. Overview of Unit 3: Unity within the Body of Christ

    2. 1: Read a Book (Highly Recommended, all ages)

    3. 2: Complete "Faithful Followers: A Study on Loving and Obeying God's Commandments." (all ages)

    4. 3: Complete an Artistic Family Project (all ages)

    5. 4: Advocate with a Lesson (adult led)

    6. Unit 3: Final Steps

    1. Overview of Unit 4: Financial Accountability

    2. 1: Do a Financial Experiment - Without Spending any Money (Highly Recommended, all ages)

    3. 2: Complete a fundraising project (Highly recommended, all ages)

    4. 3: Sign up for give-back or work giving programs (adults)

    5. 4: Advocate: Advertise your fundraiser (adult led)

    6. Unit 4: Final Steps

    1. Overview of Unit 5: Cultural Sensitivity

    2. 1: Introduction - Explore Different Cultures (Highly recommended, all ages)

    3. 1: Region A - Eastern Europe (all ages)

    4. 1: Region B - East Africa (all ages)

    5. 1: Region C - South Asia (all ages)

    6. 1: Region D - Middle East (all ages)

    7. 2: Learn about Different Religions/Beliefs (adult led)

    8. 3: Advocate: Invite Someone! (all ages)

    9. Unit 5: Final Steps

About this course

  • Free
  • 2 hours of video content
  • 20 lessons required
  • 91 lessons to choose from

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Learn The 9 Essentials of Orphan Care as a Family!

  • Consistent Prayer

    Cultivate the essential habit of consistent prayer. This is the most important step and foundational for all of the other essentials.

  • Unity Within the Body of Christ

    Utilize your skills to help bring unity to the Body of Christ as you seek to obey God's command to care for orphans.

  • Financial Accountability

    Learn about how The Boaz Project seeks to steward resources well, and be challenged to support organizations that do the same.

  • Cultural Sensitivity

    Experience other cultures from the comfort of your own home and how The Boaz Project seeks to make Jesus known in locations around the world, while bringing dignity and showing respect to our partners.

  • Local Leadership

    Learn why The Boaz Project is so passionate about inspiring and equipping leaders in their own communities to care for orphans.

  • A Desire to Replicate the Family Model

    Discuss different types of families, and be reminded that the best option for a child is to grow up in a family.

  • Care that Addresses Physical and Spiritual Needs

    Imagine together the amount of work it requires to care for a plant, animal, or child, and then take time to ponder the needs of a child who has experienced loss and trauma.

  • Generosity

    Give generously of your time, talent, and treasure, as you are reminded of times you've been the benefactor of someone else's generosity.

  • Obedience

    Step out in obedience to God's command to care for orphans as you reflect and complete a final project together.