As Many as the Stars

AS MANY AS THE STARS is a documentary film that tells the story of Robert Glover, a social worker who moved from the UK to China to follow God's call. He fought to show that family-based fostering and adoption was a better alternative to state-sponsored orphanages and founded Care for Children, a charity that has reached its goal of getting one million children fostered or adopted. The film demonstrates the importance of families in God's plan, God's deep concern for the orphan and the poor, and how to live with greater compassion, generosity, and courage to share the love of Christ with a needy world.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2020
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

There are rare instances in life when events align in a profound and extraordinary manner, revealing glimpses of God's plans for us. These moments offer clarity on our life's purpose and destiny. This was one such moment.

AS MANY AS THE STARS is a captivating story that follows the journey of a man and his family as they relocate from the UK to China to fulfill God's calling. Robert Glover, a social worker in the East of England, embarked on a remarkable mission to revolutionize Chinese government's policy on care and welfare. Through conversations with the Chinese government, Robert advocated for family-based fostering and adoption as a superior alternative to state-sponsored orphanages.

In 1998, Robert pioneered the first small pilot project in Shanghai, laying the foundation for what would become Care for Children. In the same year, Care for Children was established as a charity, marking the first joint venture social welfare project between the British and Chinese governments. The primary objective was to impart skills and knowledge to local staff, with the potential to impact thousands of orphans in China. Robert's vision was ambitious, yet he remained faithful in trusting God's plans.

Today, Care for Children has achieved its remarkable goal of fostering or adopting one million children, representing 85% of the children in state-run institutions. Since its expansion into Thailand and Vietnam, the charity has continued to make a significant impact in the lives of countless orphaned children.

Told with humor and simplicity, AS MANY AS THE STARS offers a deeper understanding of the importance of families in God's plan, God's deep concern for the plight of the orphan and the poor, and the courage to live with greater compassion, generosity, and courage to share the love of Christ with a needy world. This inspiring story reminds us of the extraordinary power of faith, determination, and the unwavering love of God.

Weight: 436g
Dimension: 161 x 240 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529317176