Tracie Shellhouse, VP of Ministry Services at Heartbeat International and Amy Ford, President of Embrace Grace talk about staying connected to churches year-round. Find out what pregnancy help organizations have to offer churches, and how that continuous partnership can best serve women.

Embrace Grace has support groups in churches across the nation to serve women facing unexpected pregnancies. They equip churches with the curriculum to serve women and create strong families with a connection to the church.

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• A woman facing an unplanned pregnancy may feel hesitant to connect with a church for fear of judgement.
  
• Pregnancy centers can approach churches with something to offer rather than just asking for help financially, volunteers, etc.
  
• Churches and centers can co-host events to serve women.
  
• Pregnancy centers have a unique opportunity to invite women to local churches for continuing support and spiritual growth.
  
• Making that initial connection with pastors could be as simple as bringing in lunch for a presentation to church staff or a short cookie reception to introduce the center and what you do.