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Our dream for Traverse City and the surrounding areas is that no one in an unplanned pregnancy would have to walk alone, and that anyone considering an abortion due to lack of support would be overwhelmed by the loving response and tangible help of the body of Christ.
One of the most powerful ways to empower abundant life is by becoming a safe place for someone in an unplanned pregnancy. When people feel safe to confide in a friend, receive godly encouragement, and experience sacrificial support, they are empowered to choose life — and families are strengthened.
Below are resources for individuals and churches. We encourage everyone to start by reading our digital booklet, Becoming a Safe Place.
Learn How to Be a Safe Place for Someone in an Unplanned Pregnancy.
The Patient Story Videos, and the Thrive Awareness Flyer will help reassure anyone in a current or future unplanned pregnancy that their church is a safe place for them to share their situation and receive support. The Safe Place Booklet for congregants/individuals (along with the Safe Place slides and 3-week study guide for small group or classroom settings), and the Church Leader Guide will equip members and leaders of the faith community to cultivate a biblical and loving narrative before, during and after their unplanned pregnancy.
The Youth Group/Young Adult Lesson Guide helps churches cultivate a safe place culture among the next generation. Our devotional for those grieving a past abortion, and our Putting Love into Action list helps further mobilize the body of Christ to care for their brothers and sisters before, during and after an unplanned pregnancy.
A Safe Place - Blog
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Thrive's Beliefs
Learn about our beliefs on unplanned pregnancy and abortion, and be equipped to break the silence on these “taboo topics," so you and your church can be a safe place for someone in need.
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Life-Affirming Phrases
Some common phrase undermine our life-affirming influence. Learn why, and use these loving and thoughtful phrases instead.
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How to Respond to "I'm Pregnant"
Learn how to respond when someone confides in you that they are in an unplanned pregnancy and don’t know what they’re going to do.
Continued Learning Resources
Unplanned Grace is a book designed to equip readers to support abortion-vulnerable women with love and compassion.
To learn how to talk about adoption, and how to care for birth moms, visit BraveLove.com
Support After Abortion:
If you are struggling with the pain of a past abortion, we encourage you to talk with a trusted friend or church leader, and visit SupportAfterAbortion.com
To start a care group at your church, review Care Net’s Abortion Recovery Facilitators Guides: “Forgiven and Set Free” for women, and “Reclaiming Fatherhood” for men.
It is almost impossible to talk about unplanned pregnancy and abortion with your kids without first educating on the topic of sex. Axis.org is a great biblical resource for teaching your kids about sex.
Making Life Disciples is a 12-session Care Net course that equips churches with a life-affirming, gospel-centered approach to caring for those considering abortion.
If you are interested in starting a support group for new moms and dads that have been impacted by unplanned pregnancies, visit EmbraceGrace.com
To learn more about how to support fathers as they transition into parenthood reach out to CelebrateFatherhoodTC.com
For pastors and church leaders, this VIDEO reviews one important thing all church leaders can do to help reduce abortions in their church.
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