Connections
Heartbeat International is connected to multiple resources throughout the world. In this section, you will find additional resources and tools to help strengthen your ministry.
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Vote for Future Generations
Your vote is critical on November 6th. Future lives depend on it. Please take time now to make sure that you are registered to vote.
However, it’s not just your vote that will save future generations. Every vote from the entire pro-life community is needed to stop government sponsored abortion on demand. And the scary part is that if we fail to vote our pro-life values on Election Day, the government may soon make it unlawful to provide alternatives to abortion by directing pregnancy help organizations to provide abortifacients and abortion referrals.
We desperately need your help to Get out the Vote (GOTV)!
Step 1: Reminding U.S. citizens about the sacred duty of voting is the first step to GOTV. Future generations are counting on you to activate your Board members, staff, volunteers, donors, friends, neighbors, churches, and families. It is crucial to encourage each person in your circle of influence to become a registered voter.
Step 2: Educating voters is the second step to GOTV. We need elected officials who are willing to advance solutions instead of abortions. Voter Guides are now available. Voters need your help to understand where each candidate stands on life. It’s time to galvanize everyone in your community to ensure that pregnancy help organizations can continue providing life-saving support.
Forcing pro-life citizens to pay for abortions and to provide abortion-causing drugs goes against our American tradition of religious liberty and destroys our nation’s moral compass.
It was Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence and the third U.S. president, who said, “The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only object of good government.”
U.S. voters know that abortion is defacing America. We all know that aborting a child is not healthcare. America needs people with a passion for life to inspire others to vote for those who share our pro-life values.
You are a vital part of Heartbeat International’s pregnancy help network. Please help voters realize that compassionate help and unconditional love empower mothers to welcome the next generation.
Voting your pro-life values and motivating others to do the same can make abortion unthinkable for future generations.
Votes save lives.
Public Impact
Spreading the good news... Pregnancy help is doing great work
Heartbeat is constantly trying to get the word out about the excellent work of pregnancy help organizations around the world. Whether it's consistently sharing recent news about pregnancy help organizations over at PregnancyHelpNews.com or sharing the real story of pregnancy centers in a world where the media is biased against them at PregnancyCenterTruth.com, we are committed to making sure that the pregnancy help movement has a voice in the public conversation.
Over at Pregnancy Help News, we share daily news, opinion, and commentary related to the pregnancy help movement and it's place in the larger pro-life movement. You can even sign up for a weekly email update of what's going on in the movement to be delivered to your inbox every Monday. Or... share a story about something new or interesting happening at your center. In other words, we want to share what you may need to know and tell your story here!
Pregnancy Center Truth is built to combat the lies told by Big Abortion about the pregnancy help movement. There, anyone can see the reality laid out clearly with studies to back up claims and sharable quick stats built for social media. It's just one way we defend the reputation of pregnancy centers around the world.
Commending the pregnancy help movement... Babies Go to Congress
Every year, Heartbeat International brings moms and their children to Washington, D.C. to remind our congressmen and women that pregnancy help centers are good for America. Babies Go to Congress, held every year close to the March for Life, shows our elected officials at the federal level the amazing way lives change with the help of grassroots organizations like yours. There's no replacement for the flesh-and-blood testimonial of a mother holding her child to show lawmakers that pregnancy centers are good for america.
A key piece of information Heartbeat International always hopes to underscore through the event is the privately funded, non-profit status of pregnancy help organizations. Unlike most meetings congressional offices hold with their constituents, there is never any request for public funds as part of the event, a fact that also stands in stark contrast to highly profitable, publicly funded abortion businesses like Planned Parenthood.
Since beginning the program in 2009, over 100 women and children representing over 50 centers have visited over 200 congressional offices.
Your center can benefit from participating in Babies Go to Congress this January. Click here for more information and take this opportunity to share during a truly historic moment in our nation's history!
Defending the life-savers... Heartbeat has your back
Over the years, pregnancy centers have been under attack by abortion advocates from Planned Parenthood, NARAL, and many others. Heartbeat International is there to both officially refute the unfounded claims (through news coverage at PregnancyHelpNews.com), and to pass along needed information to affiliates through emails, conference calls, live or recorded webinars, and more.
So wether it's a protest from "The Handmaids", a "glitter bomb" in the mail, or a campaign of false reviews on your organization online, Heartbeat International is always there to help affiliates respond appropriately.
Learn more about Heartbeat's work of defending the pregnancy help movement here. (Note: Must be a Heartbeat affiliate to access)
Pro-life movement needs precinct captains
Maybe you didn’t know it, but there could be political vacancies right within your local community that need your pro-life leadership. Based in your neighborhood, the most local level of political office is that of precinct captain.
A precinct captain (also referred to as a central committee member or a precinct chairperson) acts as a liaison between a specific political party and the voters of a local precinct. Precinct captains are elected by their neighbors, and generally serve as volunteers, though in some cases they receive a small stipend from their respective political party.
A precinct captain serves his or her community by:
- Facilitating voter registration and absentee ballot access
- Leading “Get Out the Vote” outreach efforts
- Assisting with voters’ transportation to the polls
- Distributing party literature
- Promoting his or her respective political organization
The pro-life movement needs precinct captains!
As an informed voter, concerned with pro-life values, here’s what you can do to get involved in the political process in your own community:
- Educate your precinct captain. Start by finding out who your precinct captain is, then educate him or her about pro-life issues on a regular basis. You can search online to obtain a list of your county’s precinct captains by entering your political party, along with your county and state.
- Become a precinct captain. Perhaps your precinct’s leadership position is currently vacant, or your current precinct captain isn’t seeking reelection. This could be your chance to get involved in bringing about needed change by your grassroots involvement.
- Encourage your pro-life friends to become precinct captains. As you take a more active role in your local community’s political landscape, encourage your pro-life friends to join you.
To find out how you can impact future elections through your local precinct captain position, watch this simple, straightforward presentation: http://instantteleseminar.com/?eventid=30560385.
Center for Client Safety Partnership
New Partnership Announcement - Coming Soon!
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.
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Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Time: 12:00 p.m. ET Price: Free!
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Join us for our next quarterly call to hear new ideas and receive ongoing support to partner with the churches in your community, by linking arms to serve single and pregnant moms and their families! For those just getting started or those looking to bolster their existing groups, this is for you. Join the Embrace Grace and Heartbeat teams, along with experts from the field, to be inspired and equipped. |
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
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A Reflection on the Movement
by Jor-El Godsey, President of Heartbeat International
As we reflect on the history of the pregnancy help movement, we are reminded of the countless individuals who have paved the way for us. From the Hebrew midwives of ancient times to the modern pioneers who established the first pregnancy help centers in the 1960s, our movement has always been defined by resilience, compassion, and a steadfast commitment to defending life. Over the past five decades, we have seen incredible advancements in technology and medicine, allowing us to provide even more comprehensive care to women in need. From the introduction of ultrasound technology to the development of innovative telecare and telehealth solutions, we have continuously adapted our methods to meet the evolving needs of women facing unexpected pregnancies.
Looking Back
As the President of Heartbeat International, I have witnessed firsthand the incredible impact of our movement in providing vital care and support to women facing unexpected pregnancies. For decades, our network of pregnancy help centers has been a beacon of hope — offering compassion, resources, and a lifeline to those in need. Together, we have saved countless lives and empowered women to choose life for themselves and their babies.
Looking Forward
However, as we look to the future, we must acknowledge the changing landscape and the new challenges that lie ahead. The abortion industry is evolving, becoming increasingly aggressive in its pursuit of profit at the expense of women’s health and well-being. With the rise of chemical abortion and the expansion of online distribution channels, the stakes have never been higher. Now more than ever, we need to adapt and innovate to meet the needs of women in crisis. We cannot afford to rest on our laurels or be complacent in the face of these challenges. Instead, we must Move the Movement forward, embracing new technologies and strategies to reach women wherever they are and whenever they need us most. A new, digital reach can help to strengthen our resources, and equip pregnancy help centers to meet the changing needs of women in crisis.
We must invest in cutting-edge technologies like telecare and telehealth, allowing us to provide immediate support and care to women facing urgent decisions. We can train and empower a new generation of virtual missionaries, reaching women in their time of need with compassion and understanding.
In standing together, we will advocate for policies and legislation that protect the sanctity of life and uphold the rights of women to ensure that every woman has access to the support and resources she needs to choose life for herself and her baby.
Thank you for your unwavering commitment to women as we Move the Movement forward and build a future where every life is valued and cherished. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we can bring hope to those in need. Together, we can Move the Movement.
Another key reason we must Move the Movement? The battle is getting more intense. Right now, a coalition of 17 states’ AG offices has vowed to...
1.) Expand abortion access; and
2.) Increase regulation of pregnancy help organizations.
Pro-abortion Attorneys General in California and New York are targeting both Heartbeat International and our network of care, suing to silence us from sharing the truth about Abortion Pill Reversal and the more than 5,000 lives that have been saved through this life-saving protocol.
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International Women's Day
Traditionally driven by secular narratives, International Women's Day can also be celebrated from a Christian perspective. Our hope is to shift the narrative to one that reflects God’s heart for women—celebrating their contributions, championing their worth, and encouraging their decision to choose life. Our desire is to empower women in a way that aligns with our faith, sharing what womanhood truly means as intended by God.
Watch the video below to read quotes from Heartbeat Staff answering the question "What does womanhood mean to you?"
Sexual Integrity
What if every client in your center learned:
- To respect her body…
- To understand the ingredients of healthy relationships…
- To achieve sexual wholeness…
- To value life…
How different would her decisions be?
What has been missing in our culture for too long is the “big picture” of Sexual Integrity™– passing a message of sexual wholeness, purity, and passion from one generation to the next.
The Sexual Integrity™ Program is designed to teach women how to walk in sexual wholeness in all areas of their life – physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual. This biblically-based program is a valuable tool inside the pregnancy resource center.
Benefits of implementing The Sexual Integrity™ Program
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Stronger client outcomes.
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The ability to continue building the relationship with all of your clients week after week.
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A reduction in the number of return pregnancy tests visits per client.
Women empowered and educated to make healthier choices with their bodies, reducing sexual activity outside of marriage. Therefore, reducing the following:
- Abortion
- STDs/STIs
- Other health risks associated with STDs/STIs and abortion
- Out-of-wedlock births
- Single-parent families
- Fractured families
- Divorce
- Miscarriage
- Premature births
- Poverty
- Domestic violence
- Child abuse
- Evangelization opportunities increase as you spend more time with clients, and they learn more about God’s blueprint for sexual integrity.
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Your center’s reputation enhanced as a provider of more complete reproductive health education.
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Volunteers well-trained on the major topics related to sexual activity, and, therefore, more confident in their interaction with all clients.
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Sexual Integrity™ Program Trainings 
Does your center plan to bring the bright future of God’s plan for sexuality to women in your community? Heartbeat’s nationally-recognized consultants in the area of sexual integrity training can personalize the techniques and illuminate key areas of knowledge such as healing the trauma of sexual abuse, the reproductive system, and the Biblical foundation for God’s plan for our sexuality. Contact us today to schedule a training in your area or enroll in our Sexual Integrity Program Online Training today.
Sexual Integrity™ Program Trainings qualify toward the Life Affirming Specialist (LAS) designation.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What is Sexual Integrity Essentials?
Answer: Heartbeat International’s Sexual Integrity™ Essentials is a new manual designed to equip your center with the tools you need to develop your own Sexual Integrity program.
The manual includes:
- A comprehensive review of the Sexual Integrity concept and program.
- A companion CD with key tools for use in Pregnancy Help Organizations.
- An in-depth explanation of the Four Biblical Pillars of Sexual Integrity.
Question: What is the difference between Sexual Integrity Essentials and the Sexual Integrity Implementation Manual?
Answer: Sexual Integrity Essentials is a streamlined version of the Sexual Integrity Program Implementation Manual. Sexual Integrity Essentials is more concise, easier to read, and gives you the key information you need to develop a Sexual Integrity program in your center.
Sexual Integrity Essentials:
- Provides an overview of the concept of Sexual Integrity,
- Guidelines for creating a Sexual Integrity program in a center,
- Covers the importance of the Four Pillars,
And includes the following materials:
- Relationship surveys.
- “What about Your Future?” questionnaire.
- “Your Choices Affect your Future” chart.
- “STDs Hurt Real People” chart.
- Guidelines for a successful book club.
SIP Implementation Manual
- Emphasizes the need for a Sexual Integrity program,
- Provides resources to get a program started,
- Introduction to the Four Pillars,
And includes the following materials:
- Relationship surveys.
- “What about Your Future?” questionnaire.
- “Your Choices Affect your Future” chart.
- “Benefits of Marriage for Women and Children” chart.
- “STDs Hurt Real People” chart.
- Invitation to Sexual Integrity DVD.
- When God Writes Your Love Story by Eric and Leslie Ludy
- Single Men Are Like Waffles; Single Women Are Like Spaghetti by Bill and Pam Farrel
- The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
- “Why Marriage Matters” pamphlet created by the Institute for American Values.
Question: I have the SIP Implementation Manual. Do I need the Sexual Integrity Essentials manual?
Answer: If you already have the SIP Implementation Manual, you do not necessarily need Essentials. Essentials streamlines the program to provide a more concise, easier to read format that gives you the key information you need to develop a Sexual Integrity program in your center. Just as you are free to pick and choose which materials from Heartbeat you use when creating your Sexual Integrity Program, you are also free to choose which manual you choose to use as your primary manual for staff and volunteers.
Question: How long has Sexual Integrity Essentials been out?
Answer: Essentials was first published in November 2012.
Question: Can I still use the other tools I've purchased for the Sexual Integrity Program at my center (DVD series, Brochures, Charting resources, etc.)?
Answer: Yes, Sexual Integrity Essentials provides guidelines for how you can utilize all the resources Heartbeat International has developed as part of the Sexual Integrity Program. Essentials also includes guidelines for selecting additional resources to best suit the unique needs of your center and your clients.
Question: If we've already been trained using the SIP Training Workbook or SIP Implementation Manual do I need to retrain my staff?
Answer: Since the principles of Sexual Integrity are expressed in all of Heartbeat's Sexual Integrity materials, it is not necessary to retrain your staff on Sexual Integrity Essentials. However, to be sure your staff has the latest information related to Sexual Integrity, we recommend that any new staff be trained using Sexual Integrity Essentials. An online training for Sexual Integrity Essentials is available through the Heartbeat Academy.
Question: Do I need to be formally trained?
Answer: No, you don’t need to be formally trained in The Sexual Integrity Program to utilize these resources. We do, however, recommend formal training, whether on-site at your center or at Heartbeat International’s Annual Conference.
Training will help you understand the bigger picture of Sexual Integrity, show you how the Sexual Integrity Program works, teach you how to use all the tools with clients, and give you a good start in implementing the program in your center. Executive directors and others have said formal training has helped staff and volunteers feel more confident working with clients.
A supplementary online training for Sexual Integrity Essentials is also available through the Heartbeat Academy. If you already have the program, but have never been formally trained,contact usfor more information.
Question: What if I have questions?
Answers: We have answers. Heartbeat International’s experienced consultants are available when you have questions or need guidance. We are here to answer your questions to equip you with the tools you need to utilize the Sexual Integrity Program. Contact us for more information by calling (888) 550-7577 or by clicking here.
Question: Is this training the same as Natural Family Planning training?
Answer: Heartbeat’s definition of fertility education is not natural family planning, nor is it helping women achieve or avoid pregnancy. Fertility education is simply teaching a woman how her body works so that she is empowered to respect her body. When women understand this powerful gift they are:
- more likely to choose life for their baby.
- more likely to stop premarital sexual activity.
- more likely to make wiser choices with men.
- more likely to respect their own bodies.
