THE BIRTHMOTHERS CHURCH TEAMS:
THE HEART OF OUR MINISTRY
A Church Team is a group of congregation members
who have a heart for hurting women and families
and are called to ministry with Birthmothers.
Birthmothers Church Teams at a Glance
- Church Teams are comprised of up to 12 volunteers and Friends.
- Team members recognize that God uses intercessory prayer,
combined with action, to accomplish His work in ministry.
- Teams meet regularly in small groups for prayer and mutual
encouragement.
- Teams keep shared information confidential.
- Teams can be formed between churches if there are not enough
participants at one church.
- A church may field several Teams.
Birthmothers Team Model
An effective Team needs people in key positions. In some congregations,
one person may take on more than one of these responsibilities.
Click here to learn how you can start a
Church Team in your congregation.
Team Coordinator
- builds Team community
- supervises and encourages Friends
- arranges meetings and social events for Team
Friend
- ministers directly to birth mom
- routinely attends in-service trainings to continue learning
about pregnancy, childbirth, services, resources and issues
associated with expectant women and their families
Communicator
- keeps Birthmothers in front of the local congregation
- distributes ministry information to church and Team members
- makes sure pictures are taken at appropriate events
- extends appreciation to Friends’ spouses and supporters
- encourages and expresses gratitude for congregation’s
financial support
Recruiter
- sales-type personality who brings energy to the Team
- recruits volunteers, Friends, prayer partners and supporters
from the congregation
Dedicated Friend to CPCs (pregnancy resource centers)
- cultivates relationships with area CPCs
- offers Team support and trained Friends to CPCs as needed
Coach
- sponsoring church staff member who has a passion for Birthmothers
- regularly presents Birthmothers to church staff and board
as an opportunity for community outreach
- seeks to use the church’s Birthmothers team in ways
that would not automatically be seen as a mission
Active Area Birthmothers Church Teams
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Calvary Church, Annandale, VA (703) 573-4200
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Christ Chapel, Woodbridge, VA (703) 670-8481
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Columbia Baptist Church, Falls Church, VA (703) 534-5700
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McLean Bible Church, McLean, VA (703) 847-5600 www.mccleanbible.org
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Soul Purpose Church, Bealeton, VA (540) 439-6098
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The Falls Church, Falls Church, VA (703) 532-7600
Getting Started
I want to start a Birthmothers Church Team in my congregation.
What do I do?
- Pray. Ask God to confirm your call to participation
and regular prayer intercession for this ministry.
- Contact Birthmothers at (703) 241-4515 or
via e-mail
to indicate your interest.
- Arrange to meet with Birthmothers’ staff.
We’ll explain our vision for the ministry, how Church
Teams work and give you informational materials to help mobilize
your congregation.
- Obtain approval from your church board to
build a Birthmothers ministry in your congregation.
- Begin recruiting interested church members
(both men and women) with announcements, information sessions
and networking.
- Identify a Team Coordinator who will lead
the ministry in your church.
- Meet with your new Church Team, and begin
your ministry!
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