Releasing January 12, 2026
Chosen: Building Your Family the Way God Builds His
Have you ever considered building your family the way God builds his? Adoption is not only a response to the needs of children who don’t have a family, but also a profound picture of God’s love for all the children he has adopted into his family. In Chosen, Andrew Hopper helps Christians deepen their understanding of their own adoption as children of God and invites them to put the gospel on display by engaging in adoption themselves.
Through Scripture, personal anecdotes, and practical advice, Hopper inspires God’s people to embrace the ministry of adoption as an act of faith, courage, and mission. He also addresses the common fears and obstacles such as financial strain and emotional challenges that often hold families back from adoption. Whether a family is called to adopt, foster, or support others who are doing so, they will be equipped to step into this sacred work with confidence.
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Not everyone is called to adoption. The primary objective of this book is not to guilt more Christians into adopting children.
Rather than guilting you into adoption, Pastor Andrew hopes to awaken you to your own spiritual adoption so that our hearts will burn with passion for others after we understand God’s passion for us. That is the fuel we need to walk the long road of adoption and support others who do the same.
Endorsements
“Andrew Hopper’s book is a timely reminder of how the body of Christ is uniquely equipped to care for vulnerable members of the adoption kinship network. A must-read for prospective adoptive parents, foster parents, and support networks.”
Rebekah McGee, LMSW, Adoptive Parent; adjunct professor, The University of Alabama School of Social Work; birth parent/adoption social worker
“Biblical, gospel-centered, and deeply practical—this book takes a powerful look at adoption and the church’s role in serving the vulnerable. It offers a clear call to action and spiritual growth. The Hoppers’ testimony inspires, and I’m grateful to have Andrew as my pastor and example in this mission.”
David Melber, President and CEO, Baptist Children’s Homes North Carolina; adoptive father
“We adopted three kids from three different countries, and the gospel principles Andrew speaks to in this book are the ones that inspired and sustained us in answering the call to adopt. Chosen does not sugarcoat the challenges adoption brings, but it provides wisdom that will help guide you and your family.”
Kevin Ezell, President, North American Mission Board, SBC
“The gospel compels us to care for the orphan, and adoption invites not only families but entire communities to be the hands and feet of Christ. In Chosen, Andrew Hopper exhorts believers to consider adoption, and he is honest about its challenges while pointing to God’s faithful presence.”
Todd Unzicker, Executive Director-Treasurer, North Carolina Baptists
“Andrew Hopper has a prophetic gift wedded to a pastor’s heart. The stories in Chosen will not only warm your heart, they’ll compel you to get involved in the incredible ministry of adoption. As Andrew shows us, the gospel is the source of it all. Enthusiastically recommended!”
J. D. Greear, Lead Pastor, The Summit Church, Raleigh-Durham, NC
“Adoption is at the heart of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This book is both a reminder of the intentional Father we have in God and the great lengths he has come in order to make us sons and daughters in his family. This is a book you read and then you go and live differently. Let’s go!”
Ryan Britt, Executive Ministries Pastor, The Church of Eleven22
“Adoption is not first a human idea but God’s idea—rooted in his eternal plan of love. Andrew reminds us that the gospel doesn’t motivate us with guilt but with grace. This book will encourage families, equip churches, and most of all, exalt the God who makes orphans his sons and daughters.”
Tony Merida, Pastor, Imago Dei Church, Raleigh, NC; vice president, Send Network
“Chosen is a book on adoption grounded in the beautiful truth of the believer’s adoption into the family of God through faith in Jesus Christ. This message is biblical, practical, and inspirational. Every pastor who wants to cultivate a culture of adoption in his own church should read this book.”
Daniel L. Akin, President, Judson College/Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC
Bryant Wright, Former Pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church; founder, Right From The Heart Ministries
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