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Washington State SB5599 one of many new laws in Washington State designed to intentionally weaken the authority of parents both in their home and at school. Please take this opportunity to gather honest and accurate information about the threats facing families in Washington State. It it is critical that you have a clear understanding of the anti-family climate being established in our State as you speak to and lead a congregation. What is a pastor's responsibility and response to the blatant attack on the family? Listen to four informed guest panelists: Jake Reed, Lawyer for Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF). The legal impact of SB5599 in Washington State and other threats to Biblical freedoms (both in Washington and nationally). Pastor Jay Smith, Senior Pastor (and adoptive parent), Cedar Park Church. The biblical truth surrounding SB5599 and the responsibility and response of pastors and church leadership. Brad Payne, Family Policy Institute of Washington. The State of Washington’s political process and climate regarding SB5599, other bills and the aftermath. Tammie Paul, Program Manager, Antioch Adoptions The impact on Christian families seeking to foster-to-adopt and foster children already experiencing intense trauma. Hear the facts regarding foster children who run away from home placements. On a daily basis, Antioch Adoptions sees the damage being done to the families and children we serve.

Antioch Adoptions host a Pastors Luncheon to engage and support pastors, as well as community and business leaders. The focus is for Christian churches and community leaders to zero in on the changes and situations around foster care and adoption. We cannot effectively serve those in need if we are unaware of the challenges. At this luncheon, John Knox (founder of the Opt Institute) talks about adoption and how the church can engage women of childbearing age based on his 2022 research collaboration with the Barna Research Group (https://www.optinstitute.org/#).

For the purposes of equipping and informing our partners like churches, parachurch organizations, Christian business owners and influencers, and more, Antioch Adoptions host a regular Pastor's Luncheon. At this event a couple of young ladies presented their testimonies on difficult contrasting decisions made by each during crisis pregnancies they experienced, life and death decisions. Also discussed were laws and regulations changes in the state of Washington regarding foster care and adoption.

Antioch Adoptions semi-annual Pastor's Luncheon assembles senior pastors and influential Christian community leaders around the Puget Sound community for an informative dialog around foster care and adoption. Seth Gruber, a voice for the unborn, spoke on the importance and necessity of unity within the global church on this subject. Informative solutions and critical answers to prolife questions and controversial issues are readily available. Seth is the host of the podcast "Unaborted".