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A woman doesnt want an abortion like she wants an ice Tues Thur cream coneWed Porsche; she wants an Fri or a abortion likeSat a bear caught in a trap wants to gnaw its own leg off to get away. That analogy has stuck with me all these years as I see women viewing their unborn children as something to escape from, not someone to love. Fear of the future, of the childs father, or even of her own parenting abilities can trigger a self-preservation response -- no matter the cost!
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MWC staff and volunteers provided nearly 900 hours of life-af rming aid to 170 individuals. The results? Fourteen women chose life for their babies, 12 women put their trust in Jesus, four women chose adoption, and spiritual, practical, and nancial aid were provided. In short, love and hope trumped fear 17 and panic, and nobody had to perish! 18 19 20 21 As we enter our 23rd year of educating the community about life-af rming alternatives, we are pleased to announce the expansion of our lifeaf rming care for pregnant women. The opening of the Amazing Grace Home a residential home for four pregnant, adult, women is the culmination of 24 nine years of prayer26 planning that involved more 25 27 28 and than 160 individuals, churches, and community partners. We are excited to welcome Keith and Meredith Henderson to our team as live-in house parents. Please pray for them as they serve the Christmas women in the home. Day
By Household Supplies AGH -the grace of God, we desire to encourage believers to act 600.00 positively on their convictions and to step forward to assist AGH - Program Expense 2,400.00 individuals with challenging pregnancy situations through AGH - Repairs 100.00 54.12 our outreach. We desire to see men and women brought to a 300.00 AGH - Security System within the womb is Gods creative work, 360.00 knowledge that life and Water/Sewerto share the Gospel with all who will hear. we strive AGH 232.44 500.00
AGH- Property Taxes AGH/MWC - Advertising Services 6,300.00 52,347.73 3,900.00 1,150.00 1,620.00 100.00 500.00 4,254.60 250.00 1,676.69 5,298.00 50,570.92 4,229.49 1,170.58 1,742.98 435.40 88.00 527.95 4,168.72 6,500.00 5,800.00 500.00 0.00 0.00
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work. As you page through this annual report, our prayer is that you will be encouraged and inspired by the impact our services have on lives physically and spiritually for the glory of God. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear. Psalm 46:1-2a
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A woman doesnt want an abortion like she wants an ice Tues Thur cream coneWed Porsche; she wants an Fri or a abortion likeSat a bear caught in a trap wants to gnaw its own leg off to get away. That analogy has stuck with me all these years as I see women viewing their unborn children as something to escape from, not someone to love. Fear of the future, of the childs father, or even of her own parenting abilities can trigger a self-preservation response -- no matter the cost!
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MWC staff and volunteers provided nearly 900 hours of life-af rming aid to 170 individuals. The results? Fourteen women chose life for their babies, 12 women put their trust in Jesus, four women chose adoption, and spiritual, practical, and nancial aid were provided. In short, love and hope trumped fear 17 and panic, and nobody had to perish! 18 19 20 21 As we enter our 23rd year of educating the community about life-af rming alternatives, we are pleased to announce the expansion of our lifeaf rming care for pregnant women. The opening of the Amazing Grace Home a residential home for four pregnant, adult, women is the culmination of 24 nine years of prayer26 planning that involved more 25 27 28 and than 160 individuals, churches, and community partners. We are excited to welcome Keith and Meredith Henderson to our team as live-in house parents. Please pray for them as they serve the Christmas women in the home. Day
By Household Supplies AGH -the grace of God, we desire to encourage believers to act 600.00 positively on their convictions and to step forward to assist AGH - Program Expense 2,400.00 individuals with challenging pregnancy situations through AGH - Repairs 100.00 54.12 our outreach. We desire to see men and women brought to a 300.00 AGH - Security System within the womb is Gods creative work, 360.00 knowledge that life and Water/Sewerto share the Gospel with all who will hear. we strive AGH 232.44 500.00
AGH- Property Taxes AGH/MWC - Advertising Services 6,300.00 52,347.73 3,900.00 1,150.00 1,620.00 100.00 500.00 4,254.60 250.00 1,676.69 5,298.00 50,570.92 4,229.49 1,170.58 1,742.98 435.40 88.00 527.95 4,168.72 6,500.00 5,800.00 500.00 0.00 0.00
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work. As you page through this annual report, our prayer is that you will be encouraged and inspired by the impact our services have on lives physically and spiritually for the glory of God. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear. Psalm 46:1-2a
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Clients are served without regard to age, race, income, nationality, As of September 30, 2012 religious afliation, disability, or other arbitrary circumstances. ASSETS Clients are treated with kindness and compassion. Current Assets Bank Accounts Clients always receive honest and open. answers. . . . . . . . 120,383.77 Capital One Money Market . . . . . . . . . . We General Fund TCF . . . . accurate . . . . . . . . . about. abortion are committed to offering . . . . . . information . . . . . 17,219.40 Total Bank Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $137,603.17 procedures and risks. Total Current Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $137,603.17 Clients receive accurate information about pregnancy, fetal development, Fixed Assets lifestyle issues, and related concerns. Amazing Grace Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176,723.61 Client information is held. in. strict. and. absolute. condence .and is only Furniture & Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,428.52 Vehicles . . . . . . . . law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . client or disclosed as required. by . . . .and .when .necessary .to protect. the 1,144.03 Total Fixedimminent. harm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $180,296.16 others from Assets . . . . . All of our advertising and communications are truthful and accurately Other Assets Deferred services . . . . describe the Charges we. offer.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .373.92 Total Other Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $373.92 All of our staff and volunteers receive proper training to uphold TOTAL ASSETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$318,273.25 these standards. LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities Payroll Liabilities Found Us How Clients Payroll Tax. Payable .. .17 . . . . .Phonebook. .. .. . .. .. .. .. . 1,384.21 ....... . Agency . . . . . . . . . 10 Retirement - Capital One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-46.00 Former Client . . . . . . 42 Retirement - Symetra.. .16 . . . . .Sign. ..... .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. . . .105.73 .. 14 TotalFriend . .Liabilities.. .52 . . . . .Internet .. .. . . . . .. .. .. $1,443.94 Payroll . . . . . . . . ..... Total Other .Current. Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,443.94 Other . . . . . . . . . 21 Total Current Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,443.94 Total Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,443.94 Equity Opening Balance Equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86,433.36 Retained Earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191,400.32 Net Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38,995.63 Total Equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$316,829.31 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY . . . .$318,273.25
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Pro-Life Prayer Reminder: Pray for individuals who encouraged or in some cases forced/coerced a pregnant Prayer have an abortion to recognize their who are facing an a child and seek the Pro-Life woman toReminder: Pray for individuals part in the death ofunplanned pregnancy to fall in Lords forgiveness. love with their babies and not let fear drive the choice to abort the child.
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Clients are served without regard to age, race, income, nationality, As of September 30, 2012 religious afliation, disability, or other arbitrary circumstances. ASSETS Clients are treated with kindness and compassion. Current Assets Bank Accounts Clients always receive honest and open. answers. . . . . . . . 120,383.77 Capital One Money Market . . . . . . . . . . We General Fund TCF . . . . accurate . . . . . . . . . about. abortion are committed to offering . . . . . . information . . . . . 17,219.40 Total Bank Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $137,603.17 procedures and risks. Total Current Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $137,603.17 Clients receive accurate information about pregnancy, fetal development, Fixed Assets lifestyle issues, and related concerns. Amazing Grace Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176,723.61 Client information is held. in. strict. and. absolute. condence .and is only Furniture & Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,428.52 Vehicles . . . . . . . . law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . client or disclosed as required. by . . . .and .when .necessary .to protect. the 1,144.03 Total Fixedimminent. harm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $180,296.16 others from Assets . . . . . All of our advertising and communications are truthful and accurately Other Assets Deferred services . . . . describe the Charges we. offer.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .373.92 Total Other Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $373.92 All of our staff and volunteers receive proper training to uphold TOTAL ASSETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$318,273.25 these standards. LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities Payroll Liabilities Found Us How Clients Payroll Tax. Payable .. .17 . . . . .Phonebook. .. .. . .. .. .. .. . 1,384.21 ....... . Agency . . . . . . . . . 10 Retirement - Capital One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-46.00 Former Client . . . . . . 42 Retirement - Symetra.. .16 . . . . .Sign. ..... .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. . . .105.73 .. 14 TotalFriend . .Liabilities.. .52 . . . . .Internet .. .. . . . . .. .. .. $1,443.94 Payroll . . . . . . . . ..... Total Other .Current. Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,443.94 Other . . . . . . . . . 21 Total Current Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,443.94 Total Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,443.94 Equity Opening Balance Equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86,433.36 Retained Earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191,400.32 Net Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38,995.63 Total Equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$316,829.31 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY . . . .$318,273.25
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Pro-Life Prayer Reminder: Pray for individuals who encouraged or in some cases forced/coerced Pro-Life Prayer have an abortion to recognize their who are facing an a child and seek the a pregnant woman toReminder: Pray for individuals part in the death ofunplanned pregnancy to fall in love with their babies Lords forgiveness. and not let fear drive the choice to abort the child.
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Prior to receiving a pregnancy test at MWC, 31 women stated that they were abortion-minded or undecided about carrying a pregnancy to term. Out of those 31 women, 13 had positive Amazing Grace Home considering their options Grace A Place of Love and and visiting pregnancy tests. After The Amazing Grace Home (AGH) was purchased in November with an MWC advisor, 11 of those women chose life for 2011 for children!cash. During thisMWC, 25is has been lovingly their $158,000 Prior to visiting past year women had updated to serve 35 prior abortions. experienced the needs of four pregnant women over the age of 18. The AGH project was managed by Diane Eliason for under $25,000 in renovation costs. More than 160 individuals, Telephone Contacts businesses, churches, and community groups partnered with us to accomplish this goal. women over the telephone, three babies In conversations with were spared from abortion, while 15 other callers were House parents Keith and Meredith Henderson have been hirednot to willing to change their minds and to having an abortion. live on-site to oversee the home about provide the residents with a safe, Christ-centered environment in which to live. Each residents basic needs such as food and shelter will be provided. Opportunities for spiritual growth, life skills training and decision-making about parenting or creating an adoption plan for her child will be available to each resident. By providing this supportive environment, our hope is that each resident will begin equipping herself to manage her current situation, and to plan for her future, whether choosing parenting or adoption for her baby.
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Pro-Life Prayer Reminder: Pray for single parents to have theaphysical, emotional, a child with individuals experiencing pregnancy involving nancial, and special needs to have the support they need spiritual resources to raise their children. to carry the child to term.
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Prior to receiving a pregnancy test at MWC, 31 women stated that they were abortion-minded or undecided about carrying a pregnancy to term. Out of those 31 women, 13 had positive Amazing Grace Home considering their options Grace A Place of Love and and visiting pregnancy tests. After The Amazing Grace Home (AGH) was purchased in November with an MWC advisor, 11 of those women chose life for 2011 for children!cash. During thisMWC, 25is has been lovingly their $158,000 Prior to visiting past year women had updated to serve 35 prior abortions. experienced the needs of four pregnant women over the age of 18. The AGH project was managed by Diane Eliason for under $25,000 in renovation costs. More than 160 individuals, Telephone Contacts businesses, churches, and community groups partnered with us to accomplish this goal. women over the telephone, three babies In conversations with were spared from abortion, while 15 other callers were House parents Keith and Meredith Henderson have been hirednot to willing to change their minds and to having an abortion. live on-site to oversee the home about provide the residents with a safe, Christ-centered environment in which to live. Each residents basic needs such as food and shelter will be provided. Opportunities for spiritual growth, life skills training and decision-making about parenting or creating an adoption plan for her child will be available to each resident. By providing this supportive environment, our hope is that each resident will begin equipping herself to manage her current situation, and to plan for her future, whether choosing parenting or adoption for her baby.
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Pro-Life Prayer Reminder: Pray for individuals experiencing aphysical, emotional, a child with single parents to have the pregnancy involving nancial, and spiritual resources to the support they need special needs to have raise their children. to carry the child to term.
Supporting Churches
Ambassador Baptist Church Grace Baptist Church - Waseca Berean Baptist Church - Brooklyn Park Immanuel Baptist Church- St. Paul Bible Baptist Church - Farmington Liberty Baptist Church Services Provided Boy River Log Chapel Lighthouse Baptist Church Abortion Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Calvary Baptist Church - Chateld Normandale Baptist Church Adoption Referrals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Chisago Lakes Baptist Church Oakdale First Baptist Church Church Referrals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Coon Rapids Baptist Church Oakwood Church Educational Brochures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Cornerstone Baptist Church - Willmar Parkers Lake Baptist Church Evangelism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Faith Baptist Church - St. Paul Financial Assistance. . . . . . . . . . Pine .River. Baptist .Church. .25 ... ... ..... .... Fellowship Baptist Church Southview Baptist Church HOPE Program/ Maternity Clothing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 First Baptist Church - St. Francis MA/ ObGyn Referrals . . . . . . . Sunrise .Bible. Church . . . . .40 ..... ... ..... First Baptist Church - Waterville West River Road Baptist Church Post-Abortion Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Fourth Baptist Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . Woodcrest. Baptist .Church 101 Pregnancy Tests ....... ..... ..... Grace Baptist Church - Stillwater Victory.Baptist Church. . . . .5 Shepherding Home Referrals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Pro-Life Prayer Reminder: Pray thatindividuals considering thewho become pregnant wouldthe for victims of rape or incest option of adoption to seek Lords best plan for their children and pray for individuals does not build their families through these acts be supported in carrying their child to term so that the childseeking to become the second victim of adoption to violation. of wait on the Lords timing.
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Pro-Life Prayer Reminder: Pray for doctors, nurses, non-medical staff, and clinic escorts working Pro-Life clinics to Reminder: Pray for individuals experiencing post-abortion trauma be able at abortion Prayer stop terminating lives and for sidewalk counselors at abortion clinics toto come to offer know and accept the to those entering the life-afrming optionsLords forgiveness. clinics.
Thank you to more than 250 individuals and churches who pray regularly for the ministry. Sign up to receive our Constant Contact e-mail newsletter at www.metrowomenscenter.org.
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Allan & Kay Hawkins David Matychuk Group Kevin Olson Amy Dekkers Deanna & Cameron Kim & Kevan Soderberg Ruddy Marital Status Angela & Nick Barker Larry Brogan Diana Grifeth Anita Mohinani Lewis & Steve Tronson Don Diehl Bailey Smith Lori & Allie Moore Don Hopper Family Becky Hopper Luke & Jen Hacker Donald Carlson Ben & Sandy Baxter Nancy & Alan Helnstine Doug Sjerven Ben Coulson Nate & Missy Jenson Elizabeth Kain Beth & Louis Stoll Orrie Mork Emiko Wederath Beth Leaf Pastor Gordon Langdon Emily A. Troff Bible Baptist Otsego Pastor Jim Snow Client Response to Youth Group Emily Tuttle Paul & Amy Chastity AdLevang vice Bill, Virginia & Deborah not Bates 35 Eric Rachel Calcamuggio willing to Baptist Church Engen Family Family change Brandon & Andrea Cross Work Crew Rachel Indihar behavior 65 may Brian Ensminger Family Floyd Lunde Family Rebeccaconsider Linville Bruce & Sheri Conner 30 willing Fred Koestner changing Red Courneya to change Dahmes behavior Cassie Rypokema Gene Roberta Schwenke behavior Charles Hervin Gordy & Vonnie Jenson Rod & Betty Peterson Chris & Lindsay Levang Hannah Schwenke Ronke Lawoyin Christa Jones Har & ge Anderson Char Rose Seymour Client A Chuck Peterson Holly & Rick Barnes Ruth Semlak 14-17 Cliff Wantz Family 5 Jan Beacham Shannon Fure 30 30+ Craig & Reve Levang Jennifer Stack Shelly & Lilly Stark Dale Anderson Jill Combs Steve Douglas 18-24 Dan & Sam Maciejeski Jose80 Ayala Family Susan & David Mowen Dan Larson Judy & Tom Moessner Tamara Little Dana66 25-29 Nystrom Karen Stenberg Tim Dueck Family Daniel Carlson Kathy Lamire Tom Eliason Family Daniel Stahl Katrina Williams Wes Client Culture Thompson Dave Carlson Family Keith & Meredith Wini Ensminger 58 African America Henderson n
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Pro-Life Prayer Reminder: Pray for doctors, nurses, non-medical staff, and clinic escorts working at abortion clinics to Reminder: Pray for individuals experiencing post-abortion trauma be able Pro-Life Prayer stop terminating lives and for sidewalk counselors at abortion clinics toto come to offer life-afrming options to those entering the know and accept the Lords forgiveness. clinics.
Thank you to more than 250 individuals and churches who pray regularly for the ministry. Sign up to receive our Constant Contact e-mail newsletter at www.metrowomenscenter.org.
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Advisor didnt bring me down but encouraged me. Advisor was respectful and gave good resources, very professional. Earning stuff for baby while learning. Encouraged me think about God and my relationship with Him. Enjoyed talking to someone without feeling judged. Everyone was friendly and polite; I got fast service and free pregnancy test. Felt respected and understood; great pregnancy information. Helped me choose life for my baby.
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I learned that God can forgive me. I like that they provide Bible study; that is a very good thing. I was comfortable to open up; the lady was easy to talk to. My advisor listened well, was respectful, and concerned about me. Not being judged and having the freedom and being able to speak. Positive attitude, very encouraging, yet straight to the point. She gave me a lot of advice about choosing not to be sexually active. Bibles Given: 51 Talked to me about my options and services that could help me. The receptionist was very nice and welcoming. She made me feel at ease.
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They are helpful but should focus less on beliefs when in discussion. 20 Unkown They asked me questions concerning my options and beliefs.
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Pro-Life Prayer Reminder: Pray that churches would lovingly and compassionately welcome individuals experiencing pregnancy-related crises and having ultrasounds at pregnancy centers would see Pro-Life Prayer Reminder: Pray that womenthat pastors would not be afraid to confront the moral issue of abortion from heartbeat their child and hear itsthe pulpit. and then choose life for the child.
Advisor didnt bring me down but encouraged me. Advisor was respectful and gave good resources, very professional. Earning stuff for baby while learning. Encouraged me think about God and my relationship with Him. Enjoyed talking to someone without feeling judged. Everyone was friendly and polite; I got fast service and free pregnancy test. Felt respected and understood; great pregnancy information. Helped me choose life for my baby.
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I learned that God can forgive me. I like that they provide Bible study; that is a very good thing. I was comfortable to open up; the lady was easy to talk to. My advisor listened well, was respectful, and concerned about me. Not being judged and having the freedom and being able to speak. Positive attitude, very encouraging, yet straight to the point. She gave me a lot of advice about choosing not to be sexually active. Bibles Given: 51 Talked to me about my options and services that could help me. The receptionist was very nice and welcoming. She made me feel at ease.
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They are helpful but should focus less on beliefs when in discussion. 20 Unkown They asked me questions concerning my options and beliefs.
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Pro-Life Prayer Reminder: Pray that churches would lovingly and compassionately welcome Pro-Life experiencing pregnancy-related crises and having ultrasounds at pregnancy centers would see individuals Prayer Reminder: Pray that womenthat pastors would not be afraid to confront the moral their of abortion from heartbeat issue child and hear itsthe pulpit. and then choose life for the child.
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Pro-Life Prayer Reminder: Pray for pregnancy care centers, adoption agency staff, and volunteers to have the spiritual resources to minister effectively to individuals in crisis and to trust God for every outcome.