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Contagious confidence: Family Place graduate fulfills her calling at Buckner Parkway Place
By John Hall Photography by Lauren Hollon Sturdy HOUSTON – Working with a patient at Parkway Place, Melody Costello speaks into a person, not to them. She’s...
There’s still time to apply for Project Go! 2014
There's still time to turn in your application and prepare for a life-changing summer of serving orphans, vulnerable children and families in Buckner ministries in the U.S....
Greater Dallas Movement Day: Looking for pioneers
By John Hall DALLAS – The 19th century wood cabin built by Dallas founder John Neely Bryan stands in the heart of downtown Dallas as a symbol...
VIDEO: Stabbing survivor has second chance at life
Abused, stabbed, addicted and imprisoned, Margarita Acosta endured much pain and suffering in her former life. After moving to Dallas, she found hope and a new life...
Sacred ground: Missions-minded group relives shoe trip experiences
By John Hall Tonight, the corner of Cracker Barrel is sacred ground. And it's not because of the heavenly biscuits. Roughly 10 people gather around a table...
Bruce Ford Transition Center to provide support for youth aging out of foster care
AMARILLO, Texas – Buckner leaders and the Amarillo community celebrated the grand opening of the Bruce Ford Transition Center with a ribbon cutting and ceremony on Nov....
A Miracle of Adoption
Editor’s Note: November is National Adoption Month, and we invite you to celebrate with us by praying for orphans and vulnerable children, telling others about the issues...
Buckner foster mom recognized by Congress as an Angel in Adoption™
DALLAS – Retired Buckner foster parent Barbara Houston was honored Oct. 7 as an “Angel in Adoption™” for her outstanding advocacy and service to children by the...
Join us November 10 for DFW SpiritFest!
Buckner International is pleased to present DFW SpiritFest, the largest family-friendly festival in South and Central Texas making its debut at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on...
Tiny Alabama Church Makes a Big Impact through Shoes for Orphan Souls
By Lauren Hollon Sturdy Buckner International Mount Pleasant Baptist Church is home to about 50 worshippers on an average Sunday in a tiny community near Monroeville, Alabama...