Caring for People Together
Every pastor, volunteer, ministry leader, or someone who simply wants to care well for others will eventually meet someone facing an unexpected pregnancy, relationship challenges, pregnancy loss, questions about sexual integrity, or the lasting effects of abortion.
You don't have to have all the answers.
Next Step wants to come alongside you with trusted resources, practical support, and compassionate care so that, together, we can serve individuals and families well.
Many of the resources below are available to you and your church at no cost as part of our partnership. Others are available at cost simply to cover materials. If you have questions or need something you don't see, we'd love to help.
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Support, education, & encouragement for individuals and families.
Unplanned Pregnancy Support
Single/Co-Parenting Classes
Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Fatherhood Mentorship
Sexual Integrity and Wellness Classes
Post Abortion Healing
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Trusted studies and teaching materials available to borrow.
Post Abortion Healing (Men & Women)
Parenting without Shame
The Eight Smarts
How to Have a New Kid by Friday
Whole Person Design
Sexual Integrity Topics
Blended or Co-Parenting
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Books and educational materials for churches and community partners.
Courageously Pro-Life Curriculum
Making Life Disciples Workbook
I Am Sent Workbook
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Training for Staff & Volunteers
Video-based training to equip ministry leaders, volunteers, and community advocates with knowledge and confidence to support individuals and families.BrightTraining offers professional learning modules on topics related to pregnancy, parenting, relationships, and personal wholeness.
Services.
Free Pregnancy Tests
24-Hour Support Line
Abortion Education
Post-Abortion Care
Pregnancy Education
Parenting Education
Relationships & Life Skills
Healthy Boundaries
Material Assistance
Community Referrals
Printable Flyer of our Complete list of Client Services
Course List : BrightCourse, an online curriculum for pregnancy, parenting, and life in general. We have education related to so many topics including: Trauma, Abuse, Adoption, Abortion, Parenting, Health, Grief, Loss, etc… Contact us for Access!
Abortion Pill Reversal: Have you or someone you know taken the Abortion Pill? It May Not Be Too Late. If you’ve started a chemical abortion and regret your decision, Abortion Pill Reversal offers hope.
Are you or someone you know experiencing an unplanned or unprepared pregnancy?
Call or Text 24/7 to discuss your needs! We are in the office M-Th 9-4; After hours a compassionate Nurse Team will answer!
…and so much more!
Our updated digital brochure is now available!
It’s a simple, faith-based tool to share with anyone facing an unexpected pregnancy—offering truth, hope, and next steps.
Grief and Loss.
Grieving after Abortion, Pregnancy Loss or Infant loss requires a very special approach. Contact us to discuss using these resources or having a Next Step team member facilitate any of these excellent resources:
Walking Together Through Loss by Care Net Center Insights Blog offers guidance for churches on compassionately supporting individuals grieving pregnancy and infant loss, emphasizing empathy, long-term care, and faith-based resources.
A Time to Heal By Susan V. Ficht
A Time To Heal offers you powerful tools for healing from the losses and hurts in your life.
Surrendering the Secret By Patricia Layton
Surrendering the Secret is a faith-based healing ministry that helps women and men find freedom and restoration after abortion through a supportive, Bible-centered study.
Support after Abortion
Provides compassionate, research-based support and healing resources for individuals impacted by abortion. We highly recommend post abortive care to be supported by a trained facilitator because of the delicate nature.
We would be honored to offer space for a group to meet at our center. Call us and we can make a plan to meet this need!
The Talk.
Do you feel comfortable having ‘the talk’ with your children? Most parents don’t. But, that means our children are learning from someone other than you. Let’s change that! We have access to high quality videos that will assist you learning how to go deeper with your own children.
The Whole Sex Talk - Available through BrightCourse, an online curriculum for pregnancy, parenting, and life in general.
Contact us for access!
Full List of Available Courses
Technology & Kids
Enough Is Enough (EIE) is a non-partisan nonprofit organization committed to making the internet safer for children and families by combating online dangers such as pornography, sexual exploitation, cyberbullying, and trafficking through education, advocacy, and partnerships with the public, technology industry, and legal community .
The Legacy Institute.
Mom and Dad, today’s culture may be confused but the Legacy Institute will help you raise kids with clarity, understanding and truth! Kids of all ages need foundational truths in their hearts and minds. Similar to framing a house, these blueprints are necessary for their unique design, stability and future growth. All kids deserve to know God’s truth about relationships. You can sign up to receive free downloads below. (Some of their curriculum is available for purchase)
Other Websites.
CareNet - Care Net is a Christian pro-life ministry that supports a network of over 1,200 pregnancy centers, offering compassionate, Christ-centered care to women and men facing unplanned pregnancies, with a focus on building strong families through marriage, fatherhood, and church engagement.
PA Family - The Pennsylvania Family Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening families by promoting traditional values, religious freedom, and the sanctity of life through policy advocacy, legal support, and community engagement across Pennsylvania.
PPWC - The Pennsylvania Pregnancy Wellness Collaborative (PPWC) is a statewide network of pregnancy medical clinics and resource centers that provide free or low-cost maternal and child health services, parenting education, and material support to individuals and families across Pennsylvania.
Pregnancy Help News - Pregnancy Help News is an online publication powered by Heartbeat International that provides daily news, commentary, and analysis on pro-life pregnancy help efforts, legislative developments, and personal stories from the pregnancy help community.
Heartbeat International - Heartbeat International is a global network of over 3,700 pro-life pregnancy help organizations in more than 70 countries, offering comprehensive support—including pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, parenting classes, and material aid—to women facing unexpected pregnancies, aiming to make abortion unthinkable by providing compassionate alternatives.
Legacy Institute Library - The Legacy Library, offered by The Legacy Institute, is a curated collection of podcasts, articles, and resources providing biblical wisdom and practical guidance on topics such as relationships, parenting, sexual integrity, and cultural issues, all aimed at helping individuals live in alignment with God's design.
Support After Abortion-Support After Abortion provides compassionate, research-based support and healing resources for individuals impacted by abortion.
NewLife Support Services - A Christ-centered nonprofit offering healing resources, retreats, and Bible-based studies for individuals recovering from abortion, abuse, grief, and trauma, with a focus on compassionate support and community partnerships.
Enough Is Enough (EIE) is a non-partisan nonprofit organization committed to making the internet safer for children and families by combating online dangers such as pornography, sexual exploitation, cyberbullying, and trafficking through education, advocacy, and partnerships with the public, technology industry, and legal community .
Books Worth Reading.
“When Helping Hurts” by Steve Corbett
How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself
“A Time to Heal” By Susan V. Ficht
A Time To Heal offers you powerful tools for healing from the losses and hurts in your life.
“Gospel Hope in Pregnancy and Infant Loss”
Even in the midst of our pain, God is near. He understands your pain and can bring healing, comfort, and hope, even through the tragedy of losing a child.
