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The following are a few things to keep in mind when creating a pregnancy center website. You probably got into this line of work because you recognize the value of human life. This is an idea to keep front and center, even in the world of business and marketing. Jeremiah 1:5 states, “Before I formed you in the womb, I … Continued
We recently received a question from a pregnancy care center employee regarding HIPAA compliant email. Her concern was for both the privacy of her clients and the legal protection of her organization. While iRapture.com can provide some basic answers, you should also consult a legal professional to look at your unique situation. Defining Some Important Terms This will be a … Continued
This pro-life song and video were created to honor the heroes who work at pregnancy help centers across the country in the movement working to save lives. Please enjoy and share with others! Not One Life Forgotten Pro-life Song Lyrics: To Bring Life to the Helpless and Hope to Those without Dreams To Bring Change to the Darkness To Rescue … Continued
Recently the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers in NIFLA vs. Becerra. The justices ruled that California law violated our first amendment rights to freedom of speech. This ruling by the Supreme Court is a victory worth celebrating. Pregnancy centers and people everywhere have been blessed by the efforts of Tom Glessnor and his team to secure … Continued
Spam the meat Spam is a delicious meat-like-product found at most grocery stores. It may or not be healthy, and it may or may not be meat, but it is nonetheless tasty. Spam, sometimes called “Hawaiian Steak,” is part of many Hawaiian meals. It’s been popular in the islands for decades. Spam the email Spam is also the name we’ve … Continued
Smart pro-life pregnancy center directors gathered together to celebrate, break bread, and also to learn together and reflect on ideas shared by experts from across the country. The Advanced Training Institute is a place for in depth and advanced education for pregnancy center directors and teams. Beyond growing stronger and smarter with fellowship and education, we also had a reason … Continued
Have you ever ignored warning signs? We’ve all done it. The sign reads, “ACCIDENT AHEAD. EXIT NOW.” You think, “I’m not familiar with this exit and my normal route is easier. I’m sure it’s clear by now. Let’s see how this plays out.” Next thing you know, you’re sitting in a sea of brake lights and your dinner’s getting cold … Continued
Just imagine investing thousands of dollars and hours into a project you care deeply about. Then you wake up one morning and it’s all gone. That’s exactly what happened to a professional photographer on a small island in 2008. The poor guy had poured everything into his business. He had worked hard to build a reputation with the local community. … Continued
In a grocery store parking lot a couple years ago, I accidentally locked myself out of my little Toyota. I needed a locksmith. So I pulled out my phone and quickly narrowed my Google search down to two local locksmiths. One had a sketchy feel, appearing to operate under two different company names. The other had a shiny badge sitting … Continued
Free grant from google, don’t miss out. Video Script: What if I told you that your pregnancy center is missing out on a free grant? Would you believe me? What if I told you that this free grant from Google could give your center $10,000 worth of free adverting per month for your website? Would you believe me? Well, I … Continued
Fountain of Life Lutheran Church We had the opportunity to build a website for Fountain of Life Lutheran Church (follutheran.org). Pastor Greg and his team were friendly and enjoyable to work with. I found their campus at FOL to be beautiful and inviting. The people that we were able to interact with were very friendly. The campus was surprisingly huge … Continued
Free Money from Google Wow, Google is giving away free money every month, in the form of millions of dollars of advertising. Is your favourite nonprofit getting it’s share of free advertising? This is a new and exciting program from Google. The Google Advertising Grant is for 10,000 per month. That is $329 per day! We helped 4 organizations get … Continued
The dangers of dated content. “Writing this blog article reminded me to ask Jeremy and Sherry for their photos, again.” – Jacob Barr Dated Content Everyone knows what it is. It’s a summer sale in winter. It’s a bio of someone who no longer works for your company. Today, I would like to encourage you to check your staff roster … Continued
A Busy Blog builds business. What is a busy blog? If your content stays the same, repeat visitors may think there is not much going on. Adding new content will help encourage people to come back. A good change to make at least every month is to add an article that demonstrates your expertise. Even a short video such as … Continued
Dreaming Big with the Alliance for Life After first meeting Marsha Middleton 7 years ago at a Heartbeat International conference. We have enjoyed a healthy working relationship with a shared, common, life minded goal – to stop abortion by helping people. This year marks the 15th year of the Alliance for Life in Missouri. The theme was based on the … Continued
Fight for Life starts with, “Common sense tell us that anything begins when it starts!” Fight for Life is a small booklet designed to help a student prepare for a debate on abortion. This booklet was written in 1994 by Kathy Hochderffer with International Life Services. While this book is 20 years old, the information in the book is still … Continued
The people at the Care Net conference are wonderful. Over the past few days I have spoken with many leaders at pregnancy centers across the country. The ministry and care being provided by pregnancy centers is saving physical and spiritual lives. Pregnancy centers are making big difference! As a vendor at the Care Net conference, I represented iRapture.com and shared … Continued
Speaking Up for the Unborn is a new book that tackles very low engagement of a church in prolife ministry. Mike Brady and Neil Travisano share several practical ideas to connect the church to prolife ministry. These steps are organized to assist in increasing awareness, which leads to building the church’s appetite for greater involvement. The graduated steps provide ideas … Continued
International Life Services has an annual conference in Southern California called the Advanced Training Institute. This institute provides valuable educational opportunities to pregnancy center leaders. This annual educational institution provides me with an opportunity to grow in my understanding on pregnancy center topics through advanced educational seminars. Gaining new insight and creative thought to consider and think about is elemental … Continued
I shared my review of Hush with the team that produced the film today. “I understand that the connection between abortion and breast cancer has been branded as a controversial topic. I can understand that nobody wants to look foolish or connected to propaganda. The health related risks associated with abortion and breast cancer are measurable and scientifically observable. Hush … Continued
