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The history of iRapture.com begins with Jacob Barr’s God-given vision in 2000 and continues today through a mission of saving lives, growing through prayer, innovation, and a heart to serve pregnancy centers and pro-life ministries nationwide.
Living out God’s purpose through business, faith, and service.
Jacob Barr is the founder and CEO of iRapture.com, a faith-driven digital marketing agency serving pregnancy centers and pro-life organizations across the United States.
His entrepreneurial journey began early—trading homemade cookie balls in first grade and starting a lawn care business at eight—planting the seeds for a life of business and service.
Jacob’s heart for the pro-life movement took root in high school, when he performed playful “Hans and Franz” skits and saw how Christian principles could be shared creatively. In those same years, while praying daily about his purpose, Jacob felt God reveal his calling to create a business.
Jacob went on to earn a degree in Entrepreneurship from the University of Arizona, teach business and marketing at Pima Community College, and co-found iRapture.com in 2000 with a mission to integrate faith into business.
Together with his wife Heather, he has kept God at the center of iRapture.com, faithfully covering the company in prayer and experiencing God’s abundant blessings.
One of Jacob’s most cherished influences has been Sister Paula, who through kindness and wisdom helped him embrace unity with the Catholic Church after years of misunderstanding. Today, iRapture serves a diverse community of evangelical, Catholic, and blended ministries, united by the belief in Jesus and the mission to save lives.
For Jacob, the greatest joy in this work is seeing how God uses every member of the iRapture team, each bringing unique gifts and talents to the mission. Beyond the office, his deepest blessings are his wife Heather and their children, who inspire him daily to live out his faith and purpose. His story is a testimony to God’s faithfulness—that when we seek Him first, He reveals our purpose, multiplies our efforts, and allows us to be part of something greater than ourselves.
His entrepreneurial journey began early—trading homemade cookie balls in first grade and starting a lawn care business at eight—planting the seeds for a life of business and service.
Jacob’s heart for the pro-life movement took root in high school, when he performed playful “Hans and Franz” skits and saw how Christian principles could be shared creatively. In those same years, while praying daily about his purpose, Jacob felt God reveal his calling to create a business.
Jacob went on to earn a degree in Entrepreneurship from the University of Arizona, teach business and marketing at Pima Community College, and eventually co-found iRapture.com in 2000 with a mission to integrate faith into business.
Together with his wife Heather, he has kept God at the center of iRapture.com, faithfully covering the company in prayer and experiencing God’s abundant answers.
One of Jacob’s most cherished influences has been Sister Paula, who through kindness and wisdom helped him embrace unity with the Catholic Church after years of misunderstanding. Today, iRapture serves a diverse community of evangelical, Catholic, and blended ministries, united by the belief in Jesus and the mission to save lives.
For Jacob, the greatest joy in this work is seeing how God uses every member of the iRapture team, each bringing unique gifts and talents to the mission. Beyond the office, his deepest blessings are his wife Heather and their children, who inspire him daily to live out his faith and purpose. His story is a testimony to God’s faithfulness—that when we seek Him first, He reveals our purpose, multiplies our efforts, and allows us to be part of something greater than ourselves.
History of a God-given vision in 2000 to a mission saving lives today.
The name iRapture was born on January 1, 2000—a name chosen to glorify God and carry deep meaning for Christians stepping into a new millennium. It symbolized a reset, a fresh beginning, and a bold vision to serve with purpose. The name also reflects a commitment to keep God first: the lower-case “i” was chosen to show humility, reminding us that while ‘I’ is usually capitalized, here God is elevated above self.
In the early days, there was little income as the business began to take root. At the time, founder Jacob Barr worked as Publishing Manager at the Crisis Pregnancy Centers of Tucson, where he honed marketing skills that would later become the foundation of iRapture.com. A pivotal moment in iRapture.com’s history came when Jacob attended a Heartbeat International Conference. There, he clearly saw the need for advanced, faith-driven web design in the pro-life movement. That calling redirected iRapture’s focus—building websites and offering digital marketing tailored for pregnancy centers.
While balancing other jobs and growing his expertise, Jacob poured himself into iRapture’s mission: to make excellent marketing both accessible and affordable for centers serving women in crisis. That mission continues today. From websites and Google partnerships to social media, content creation, and life-saving campaigns like Abortion Pill Talk, iRapture is on the cusp of its greatest impact—helping reach abortion-minded women and saving lives.
At iRapture, we never say, “We can’t do that.” Instead, we ask, “How can we do that?” Guided by God, our innovative team embraces every challenge with faith and determination. Every story and every connection shapes who we are and where we’re going—including the story that led you here, to be part of this journey with us.
Gain practical marketing guidance and encouragement as Jacob explores key topics on the Pro-Life Ribbon Podcast. Learn how to reach the right audiences, support leadership, and advance pro-life work with faith-driven strategies.
