by Andrea Trudden, Vice President of Communications and Marketing

As we celebrate National Nurses Week, it's time to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes working tirelessly in pregnancy help organizations across the globe. These nurses, driven by a deep sense of compassion and guided by a Biblical worldview, stand as beacons of love and care, offering invaluable support to women and families in need.

Heartbeat International proudly celebrates these nurses during National Nurses Week, May 6 to May 12, and throughout the month. This year's theme, "Nurses Make the Difference," resonates profoundly with the extraordinary contributions these nurses make every day.

In pregnancy help organizations, nurses play a pivotal role in providing vital healthcare services while fostering an environment of empathy and understanding. They serve as pillars of strength for women facing unplanned pregnancies, offering not only medical assistance but also emotional support and guidance through challenging times.

At the heart of their work lies a deep commitment to the sanctity of life. These nurses recognize the inherent value of every human being, including the precious life growing within each expectant mother. With unwavering dedication, they advocate for life-affirming choices and empower women to embrace the miraculous journey of motherhood.

What sets them apart is their holistic approach to care. Beyond addressing medical needs, they take the time to listen, comfort, and affirm the dignity of every individual they encounter. Through their compassionate presence, these nurses instill hope and confidence in women who may feel overwhelmed or uncertain about the future.

Moreover, these nurses are not just healthcare providers; they are mentors and guides, sharing their wisdom and expertise with kindness. By imparting a Biblical worldview rooted in love and compassion, they illuminate a path of grace and redemption for those they serve.

This impact extends far beyond the walls of the pregnancy help organization, reaching into the hearts and homes of countless families. Through selfless dedication, they sow seeds of hope and healing, nurturing a culture of life and love within their communities.

As we express our gratitude to these remarkable nurses during National Nurses Week, let us also remember the profound difference they make in the lives of others. Their acts of kindness, words of encouragement, and commitment to life are testaments to the power of love in action.

To all the nurses in pregnancy help organizations, we thank you for your boundless compassion, tireless dedication, and unwavering commitment to the sanctity of life. You are true champions of love, and your work inspires us all to embrace the miracle of life with open arms and open hearts.

As we celebrate National Nurses Week, let us draw inspiration from the words of Galatians 6:9, "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Thank you, nurses, for embodying this spirit of perseverance and love every day.

We announced the location of its 2025 Annual Pregnancy Help Conference at the close of our 2024 Conference! The location reveal is always highly anticipated by Conference attendees, and the announcement is made at the closing banquet for the event.

Our annual Conference is the largest gathering in the pregnancy help community. It is designed for ministry leaders, staff, board members, and volunteers of life-affirming pregnancy help centers, medical clinics, maternity homes, and non-profit adoption agencies, as well as professionals in the areas of medicine, counseling, social work, and education.

This year’s event, held in Salt Lake City, Utah, drew some 1,300 in attendance in person, and another 700 for the Virtual Conference.

The banquet room at the 2024 Conference erupted in cheers at the announcement of next year’s conference location: Birmingham, Alabama!

Announcing the city for the 2025 Pregnancy Help Conference, Heartbeat International President Jor-El Godsey said, “We went west, and now we’re going south!”

The reveal video featured quotes from Proverbs 27:17, “Iron sharpens iron” and “one person sharpens another” and ended with “Together Towards Tomorrow,” the 2025 Conference theme. Together Towards Tomorrow builds upon the 2024 theme of United for Life.

Citing the area’s historic nature and raw materials found at the 2025 Conference locale, the video presentation stated:

Rich in history and natural resources, where steel and iron are not only mined here but is symbolic of their strength and grit, next spring join us in Birmingham, Alabama. As iron sharpens iron, one person sharpens another – Together Towards Tomorrow.

"The 2025 Conference, themed "Together Towards Tomorrow," echoes our collective journey from unity to community, building on the foundation of 2024's "United for Life,"" she said. "Rooted in Proverbs 27:17 and set in the backdrop of the Iron City, Birmingham, AL, it signifies not just a location, but a shared commitment to growth through collaboration."

"The Annual Conference serves as a connecting point for pregnancy help organizations worldwide, offering a platform to exchange insights, embrace innovation, and uphold timeless principles," Trudden said. "Together, we glean wisdom, educate, and forge bonds that fortify our resolve to champion life."

The date for the 2025 Heartbeat International Annual Pregnancy Help Conference is
April 30-May 2.

We are proud to announce a new partnership with Embrace Grace!

Heartbeat International emphasizes the importance of supportive communities for individuals facing unexpected pregnancies, advocating for collaboration between pregnancy help organizations and churches to offer practical assistance and lifelong support. Partnering with Embrace Grace, we aim to engage churches in supporting pregnant women, echoing Pastor Tony Evans' analogy of pregnancy centers as first responders and churches as hospitals. Through this partnership, we will empower you to effectively connect clients with churches and churches with your pregnancy help organization for new tools, resources, and ongoing support. Join us in rewriting the narrative surrounding unplanned pregnancies by providing women holistic care that addresses immediate and lifelong needs, and promotes faith and spiritual growth that will impact generations through the church and into eternity through God's promise. We are so excited to see what God will do to stir the hearts of the churches in your community—to really link arms with your organization and serve single and pregnant moms and their families.

About Embrace Grace

"Embrace Grace exists to help inspire and equip the church to love and encourage single and pregnant young women and their families. Women experiencing unexpected pregnancies receive practical, spiritual, and emotional support through our global support groups." Click here to learn more about Embrace Grace.

Together, we can build a bridge between churches and pregnancy help worldwide.

 

 

 

Inspiring Your Clients to Walk into a Church - Article

Connecting with Churches Year-Round - Podcast

Engaging Pastors as Partners- Podcast

Fostering Year-Round Engagement - Article

Speaking at Churches in a Post-Roe World- Webinar Recording

Heartbeat/Embrace Grace Collaboration - Conference Recording

Sources

1. https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/induced-abortion-united-states

2. https://research.lifeway.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Care-Net-Final-Presentation-Report-Revised.pdf

by Valerie Harkins, Director of Maternity Housing Coalition for Heartbeat International

Picture a scene where the boardroom of a nonprofit echoes the spirited debate between the board of directors and the organization's leader. On one side, the board members advocate for evaluating a maternity home solely through data-driven metrics: numbers of women served, funds raised, and beds occupied. On the other side, the nonprofit leader passionately argues for a deeper understanding of success—one that transcends mere data points. This leader grapples with the challenge of articulating the true impact of the maternity home: the stories of hope restored, the lives transformed, and the futures redeemed. The tension mounts as both sides strive to navigate the delicate balance between tangible statistics and the intangible essence of mission-driven success.

In the dynamic landscape of nonprofit management, there exists a persistent allure towards borrowing business strategies as a formula for success. However, the notion that what we commonly understand, as business analytical principles are exclusive to the business realm, overlooks a crucial reality: these are not business principles, but instead represent a broader set of analytics of success applicable across social sectors. Many of the analytical approaches, such as empirical review of outputs, can certainly be used when evaluating a nonprofit, however, must be taken into context first to define success.

Defining Success

Oftentimes, businesses prioritize financial performance and market dominance, but nonprofits are fundamentally driven by mission-driven outcomes. Therefore, measuring success in a nonprofit context cannot be confined to traditional business metrics. Instead, it must be defined by the profound impact on the lives transformed in alignment with the organization's core mission.

Unlike the profit-driven models of businesses, the success of a nonprofit is intricately tied to its ability to effect positive change in communities and individuals. This change, however, cannot always be neatly quantified in dollars and cents. When dealing with complex issues, such as poverty alleviation, educational empowerment, or healthcare accessibility, the metrics of success extend far beyond financial gains. It requires a nuanced approach that combines quantitative data with qualitative insights to comprehensively assess the impact on the lives touched by the organization's mission.

The task assigned to the nonprofit leader then shifts to becoming a researcher of their own organization to gather evidence that points toward missional success—or failure. Missional failure becomes not only possible but more likely when a nonprofit is evaluated and led chiefly through objective data, neglecting the nuanced, human-centric aspects that truly define the organization's impact and success.

Learn More

Join us for an illuminating webinar on April 30, 2024, at 11 a.m. ET, where we delve deeper into why thinking like a business isn't the ultimate answer for nonprofit success. We will explore how to redefine success in the nonprofit sector and discuss practical strategies for effectively measuring and communicating your mission-driven impact. Save your spot and register today for this thought-provoking session that aims to empower nonprofit leaders and enthusiasts alike with invaluable insights and actionable strategies.

Together, let's redefine success and maximize our impact in the communities we serve.

Click here to register!

by Andrea Trudden, Vice President of Communications and Marketing at Heartbeat International

As we gather for the Heartbeat Conference this month, it's a time for reflection and renewal. In the journey of providing pregnancy help, we often encounter moments of doubt and setbacks, and it's imperative to remember that each day brings a new opportunity for growth and impact.

In the spirit of renewal, let's draw inspiration from the timeless wisdom found in scripture. In 2 Corinthians 5:17, we're reminded, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" This verse speaks directly to the concept of renewal, emphasizing that through our faith, we are continually made new. It's a powerful reminder that no matter what challenges we face, we have the capacity for transformation and renewal.

Just as setting goals for ourselves often brings a sense of hope and possibility, each day presents us with the chance to approach our work with fresh eyes and a renewed spirit.

Now, it's important to acknowledge that mistakes are inevitable. We're all human, and we'll predictably stumble along the way. However, it's how we respond to these setbacks that truly matters. Instead of dwelling on past failures, use them as opportunities for growth and learning. As Romans 12:2 reminds us, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind."

Approach each day as a fresh start, filled with endless possibilities. Just as each sunrise brings with it the promise of a new beginning, embrace the opportunity to chart a course toward positive change and transformation. Remember, as it says in Lamentations 3:22-23, "Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."

So let go of the "should haves" and "could haves" that weigh you down, and instead focus on the present moment. By embracing a mindset of renewal and growth, you'll find the strength and resilience to overcome any obstacles that come your way.

As we gather for the Heartbeat Conference, let's recommit ourselves to the important work we do. And, take heart! We are here to draw strength from each other and the promises of renewal found in scripture. Together, we can continue to make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve.

In February, International Program Specialist, Ellen Foell and Sara Dominguez, Affiliate Services Specialist, visited Australia! Below are some questions Ellen answered about her experience:

Have you been to Australia before?

Yes, about 30 years ago, when I was much younger and all 12 apostles were still extant. The 12 apostles are a limestone rock formation off the coast of Australia, and now there are only 7.5—not sure which apostles got voted out of the ocean.

How did this trip begin?

It began when a generous donor desired to launch a center internationally. The Life Launch program, under the purview of Sara Dominguez, has helped launch about 37 centers, helping centers in the U.S. to go farther, faster. Sara and I had been vetting candidates for an international launch when we met Dr. Mouawad in Sydney through Lara Wynyard, the Director of Pregnancy Help Australia (PHA). PHA is one of Heartbeat's nine international partner organizations. After talking to Dr. Mouawad and hearing her vision, we realized she was the candidate we were looking for. Her center is called Pregnancy and Life.

It was obvious that we should travel to Australia since I was also asked to speak at the PHA Conference, "Arise & Go," which was being held a little earlier in February in Adelaide, Australia. The two events coming together seemed like a great opportunity.

How long were you and Sara in Australia?

I was there for 2.5 weeks with the PHA Conference as one bookend of the stay, and the Life Launch training bookending the back end of my trip. Sara was there mostly for the Life Launch training itself in Sydney.

What PHOs did you visit during your time in Australia?

I visited Genesis, directed beautifully by Juli Sharpe. They do wonderful work, reaching out in various ways to the Adelaide community. Also, in Sydney I visited with Jenny Gurry, director of Diamond Women. Both centers are robust and effectively reaching women and families in their areas. I wish that I could have visited all 34 affiliated centers that are part of PHA.

What did your visit cover (curriculum, training, visits/meetings, etc.)?

At the PHA Conference, I was honored to keynote on the conference theme, which was based on the narrative of Deborah, found in the book of Judges.

I presented a workshop on "Raising the Standard," Heartbeat's training on the Commitment of Care and Competence, an agreement required by all affiliates.

Next, I presented a workshop, "Crowned with Dignity," which addresses the role of according God-given dignity to people around us and how restorative that is; based on the narrative of the interaction between Jesus and the woman at the well.

Then, at the Life Launch training, I was scheduled to train on the L.O.V.E. Approach to two groups of volunteers of about ten each group. Unfortunately for me— but perhaps fortunately for them—I lost my voice for three days and Sara stepped in to do what she does so often and so beautifully. However, I was able to do the second training.

Also, Sara and I also had a chance to meet with two of the board members and were blown away by their commitment to help the center.

Finally, I had a chance to sit in with Sara as she led the executive director through New Director training one-on-one (while I pretended to be invisible). It was trainings that were all pregnancy help center-related, much like we do at Pregnancy Help Institute, but one-on-one which was a great opportunity for Marie Rose (Dr. Mouawad) to ask any questions, take notes, etc.

How will the training/curriculum you (and Sara) provided improve their PHO in the future?

Training is training. They can be very static. But what takes training to the next level is the relationship that can form as a result of the training. Sara specifically, and Heartbeat generally, excels at relationship-building and keeping the bridge open for more help, questions, and encouragement. No center director should feel alone on the journey, from turning the key to opening the door on the first day.

How has Heartbeat (and their affiliation with us) made an impact on their organization(s)?

With regard to PHA, let me allow Lara, Director of PHA, to speak on behalf of PHA. PHA and Heartbeat have been partnering in this work for over 40 years. PHA is celebrating their 45th birthday this year (2024), so give them a shout-out and sing Happy Birthday! They are doing a great work. We hosted Lara in 2019 at our conference in Dallas, Texas. Last year, we hosted Anthony Moore (Genesis board chair) at our conference in Louisville, Kentucky.

What was the biggest thing you learned from or about the organizations you visited?

PHA is very healthy and very robust. Despite being stretched in all ways, the PHA leadership is coming up with very innovative and significant means to reach more centers so they can reach more women and families. Pregnancy and Life is being launched under the umbrella of Maronite Care which encompasses several outreaches of the Maronite Church. It is wonderful to see the church being so supportive and engaged with a new center.

What was the biggest takeaway from your visit to Australia?

Honestly, it sounds silly, but standing at the coast at some point, and realizing the next big land mass is Antarctica. Australia is really far away. On a less geographic note, what struck me was the incredible effort that PHA is putting forth to move west to east and north to south so that women in Australia are able to be reached with real alternatives to abortion. As to Dr. Mouawad, my takeaway was the amazing commitment she has to rescuing babies and women. She was inspired by our own Jor-El Godsey, President of Heartbeat International, who was in Australia in early 2023. Dr. Mouawad felt such a conviction in her heart that she determined that establishing a center was the call for her. 

Why is it important for us to connect internationally and between organizations?

If we really believe that we are better together, then we need to acknowledge that together only happens with intentionality and commitment. The global pregnancy help work probably exists in many more than the 94 countries in which Heartbeat is currently privileged to serve. The best way we connect with new centers and new countries is someone tells someone, who then tells someone else. I believe that God commands a blessing where the brothers and sisters dwell together in unity. One of our values at Heartbeat is unity, and we believe that we all work better together when we know we are not alone.

The thing I hear most often from international attendees at our pregnancy help conference for the first time is, "I could not believe so many others are doing the same work!" Let no one in this work feel they are alone. God has His armies everywhere.

Is there anything else that stood out to you or affected you during your time there? Anything that surprised you?

Yes, the thing that surprised me was a sad surprise mainly because it was a reflection of the state of the culture in Australia and the ongoing need for the work of the pregnancy help centers. A young woman at the LO.V.E. Approach training shared that she had a ten-month-old. When she went to her doctor to confirm pregnancy, the first words out of her doctor's mouth were not "Congratulations!" or, "I am so happy for you." Their first words were, "Do you intend to abort?" I was shocked. How sad that such great news could be and would be met with such a negative response. It confirmed again that our work is not just to save the babies, but also their moms, dads, community, and culture.

by Jor-El Godsey, President of Heartbeat International

We love watching God work! 

Sometimes, we feel the burden of this work and, I admit, at times it can feel that our effort is not enough. The truth is, we know it isn’t. Without God in this mission, we would accomplish nothing. That is why it is so important that we pause and reflect on the ways that He has orchestrated our work for such a time as this.

I want to share with you one of those miracle moments.

God's Provision

In 2016, the FDA relaxed the guidelines for the abortion pill. The effect was an increase in the number of chemical abortions. If you were in the movement at the time, you know those guidelines resulted in more women experiencing immediate regret and seeking out a way to reverse their abortion, including through the Abortion Pill Rescue® Network. At the time, the Network was founded and led by Dr. George Delgado, and a team of healthcare professionals at the ready to do all they could to serve women when they called. However, they were volunteer-run and heavily focused on the West Coast where they were housed.

Women all over the United States sought out their services, and Dr. Delgado knew he needed to find a few key groups to partner with to keep up with the demand. The job was too important!

Of course, from the pregnancy help perspective, we had been following the abortion trends and championing Abortion Pill Reversal, sharing stories of the lives we knew it had been saving. In fact, Dr. Delgado had been a guest at our Annual Conferences to educate pregnancy help organizations on this innovative way to reverse an abortion and provide a woman with a second chance to choose life. So when I received a call from Dr. Delgado in the summer of 2017, I was overtaken by the plans God had in store.

As mentioned before, Dr. Delgado was looking for a few partners to help enhance and expand Abortion Pill Reversal. While we talked, he started listing his needs. 

• He needed a 24/7 call center that had bilingual consultants. We opened Option Line in 2003.
• He needed a mature network of pregnancy centers to provide ongoing care and support to women. We have the largest network of life-affirming pregnancy help in the world, started in 1971.
• He needed digital web services that could maintain an online presence. We started Extend Web Services to provide websites for pregnancy centers in 2008.
• He needed a way to provide continuing education to volunteers and providers. We launched our online learning management system, Heartbeat Academy, in 2010.
• He needed a Client Management System to store client information safely and securely. We had just launched our Next Level Center Management Solution in the spring of 2017.

One by one we checked things off his list. One by one, God had prepared us for this moment. We both felt it: God’s provision was over us.

We started working with our Board of Directors to make sure everything stayed in line with our mission. And, at our Conference in 2018, we announced that Heartbeat International would take over the management of Abortion Pill Reversal™. 

Since then, we have had the opportunity to share these miraculous stories with legislators, reporters, and other pregnancy help organizations! Most importantly, we work to ensure that women know it exists and is an option available to them. 

Battles and Blessings

That certainly has not gone without its battles. With Big Tech companies like Google and TikTok banning Abortion Pill Reversal advertising completely, it is on us to push back where we can and get creative, so that no woman ever feels she must complete an abortion she no longer wants. 

By being equipped by God and ready to trust Him, we were able to receive what is now the Abortion Pill Rescue® Network and expand it. Today, we’ve been able to grow the Network of providers to more than 1,400 doctors, hospitals, and pregnancy help organizations worldwide. We have been able to help women reverse their chemical abortion choices in more than 80 countries around the globe. And statistics show us that more than 5,000 lives have been saved thanks to this life-saving protocol.

We are proud that so many pregnancy help organizations around the world, like yours, are part of this powerful mission.

In 2017, we did not know we were going to play a part in this story. Today, we are honored to share the stories of Sara, Krystle, Ashley, Rebekah, Emily, Katelynn, and so many more women.

Each one of their precious little babies (and in some cases, 10-year-old children!) is a testament to the strength and courage these women had. 

While we wish that abortion did not exist, it is prevalent in our culture today. Fear can overwhelm a woman, and they are being sold the lie that everything will be fixed with a pill. Thankfully, these women accepted the truth and value of the life inside them before it was too late. Each one experienced immediate regret and reached out to us, seeking a way to make things right! And we were there to answer the call and provide them with the life-saving progesterone needed to save their babies’ lives.

While we were busy working, God had a great plan in action. This is just one example of how we have witnessed His miracles over the last 50+ years.

Pause and Reflect

Take time to pause and reflect on all that God has accomplished through your organization: the lives impacted by your work, the babies saved, and the women who received hope. As we take this time to pause and reflect on all that God is doing and the many miracles He has accomplished, we are reminded how thankful we are for your partnership. We are thankful to share this mission with you and all who serve alongside you. And we look forward to seeing what else He has in store!

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To learn more ways your organization can share Abortion Pill Reversal with your community, click here!

Tracie Shellhouse

Vice President of Ministry Services at Heartbeat International

Biography

Tracie Shellhouse began pregnancy help as a volunteer client advocate in 2003. She has served as an abstinence educator, client services director, executive director, CEO, and consultant. As Heartbeat International's Vice President of Ministry Services, she oversees a team of dedicated individuals committed to the growth and development of the pregnancy help movement. Tracie has an M.A. in Biblical Counseling, is a board-certified Master Christian Life Coach, and is a Life-Affirming Specialist. Her passion is enabling people to live abundant lives by helping them discover their God-given purposes and empowering them to live according to their original designs. Tracie and her husband, Gene, have four children, two sons-in-law, and three grandchildren.

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by Lori Kuykendall, MPH, President of Beacon Health Education Services

Optimal Health was originally defined in 2009 as "a dynamic balance of physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual health." Like-minded leaders in the previous presidential administration succeeded in having The Optimal Health Model published on the government’s website, and it is used widely in the Sexual Risk Avoidance field. Optimal Health concepts help serve clients with community education and prevention programs.

The definition of "optimal health" includes key concepts for helping people achieve the best outcomes in all five dimensions: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual. Read each of the three statements below carefully and see how applicable they are to serving clients.

1. "Health promotion is the art and science of helping people discover the synergies between their core passions and optimal health, enhancing their motivation to strive for optimal health, and supporting them in changing their lifestyle to move toward a state of optimal health."

What pregnancy help organizations (PHOs) do every day is both an “art and science” of prayerfully guiding clients toward optimal health, enhancing each person’s motivation, and providing positive support. We can help clients better understand their core needs and passions shaping their behavior (both helpful and harmful) and begin to take small steps toward choices that promote and protect their physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual health.

2. "Lifestyle change can be facilitated through a combination of learning experiences that enhance awareness, increase motivation, build skills, and most importantly, through the creation of opportunities that open access to environments that make positive health practices the easiest choice."

We have an incredible opportunity to provide personalized learning experiences that are both practical and inspirational, with the hopes of fostering a better environment for making better choices.

3. One other Optimal Health concept that gives direction and helps to set reasonable expectations for serving those coming to us in high-risk environments: Optimal Health "measures success by the degree of movement away from risk."

The target image with "high risk", "low risk" and "no risk" helps give perspective for where our clients are, and where we can hope to support them. It guides us in working together with them to set reasonable goals moving toward lower levels of risk, and ideally on to no risk. Some examples of this are questions like "Is not having sex an option for you?" or "What steps could you take to move away from this unhealthy relationship?" Depending on the client’s unique situation and your center’s services, you may be able to discuss STD testing or other services you offer. These "risk reduction" measures require wisdom and discernment but can help facilitate an ongoing relationship with the client with the continued goal of moving them to a no-risk environment.

Concerning community education and prevention programs, the Optimal Health Model allows an emphasis on “primary prevention” in sexual health education. We want to help those at no risk (as are most young people who haven’t been involved with sexual activity yet) to have the awareness and motivation that this is the best choice for their whole-person well-being. We give clear, positive messages that normalize avoiding sexual risk by avoiding sexual activity. Students who are engaged in at-risk behaviors are encouraged that a no-risk status is an achievable option that brings both short and long-term flourishment. The Optimal Health Model emphasizes all aspects of nonmarital sexual activity and its associated physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual risks while promoting the whole-person benefits to be realized in preserving all sexual activity for marriage.

The Optimal Health model is a strong tool for use both inside and outside the pregnancy center. It is future-facing and provides guidance and hope by encouraging all toward well-being and flourishment.

Christa Brown, BSN, RN, LAS

Senior Director of Medical Impact at Heartbeat International

Biography

Christa serves as the Senior Director of Medical Impact for Heartbeat International, offering support and training to medical clinic affiliates throughout the world. She also oversees the Abortion Pill Rescue® Network, a global initiative operating 24 hours a day, staffed with a dedicated nursing team and a network of more than 1,400 medical professionals, clinics, and hospitals. Through this network, thousands of lives have been saved in 86 different countries and all states of the U.S.

With over 25 years of dedication to the pregnancy help movement, serving as Executive Director in three pregnancy help clinics, Christa has empowered thousands to navigate challenging circumstances and choose life. Christa's advocacy for women and families worldwide has made a profound impact on women's health and the sanctity of life.