The Benefit of Doing Pro-Life Outreach

Plus, a Mind Starts to Change!

JFA volunteer Isabella shares about her outreach experience

“I have volunteered in pro-life pregnancy centers where I have been able to love the unborn and their mothers through patient care. However, Justice For All has been an incredible blessing in training me how to love the third person involved in abortion conversations – the person who disagrees with me. It can be intimidating in today’s climate to know exactly how to speak the truth about abortion.

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I had the passion and eagerness to speak about this topic, but I did not have the practical skills and information needed before JFA to be an equipped ambassador of Christ. Their training really emphasizes commitment to truth – that the unborn are human beings to be protected – in loving dialogue. They prepared me with the important knowledge behind common abortion discussion points, and skills to both listen, care, and respectfully challenge those I am dialoguing with. Their extensive training was interactive, so I was able to practice sharing truth and being challenged.

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When I joined the college campus outreach, I was a bit nervous. However, after watching the dialogue between students and JFA staff, I saw how well the training prepared me for these conversations. I went into conversations with students who disagreed with my stance on abortion. Without JFA, I probably would have been busy worrying about my next response to theirs. But with the training, I was able to truly listen and ask questions to better understand their point, and it naturally allowed moments where I could respectfully challenge their perspective. I learned that many times, the people who differed had their own painful experiences I could have compassion towards, and a lot of common ground we could relate to, without compromising on defending the unborn. Many of the conversations were fruitful and even led to discussions about the Gospel. I am so thankful for this experience and the lifelong skills I now have in sharing the truth in love.”

– Isabella, JFA Volunteer

A Mind Starts to Change! (Conversation Excerpt: Andrea Thenhaus)

I asked Tim when he believed life began scientifically speaking. He was not sure, so I shared what biology teaches on this question. We discussed the fact that life begins at conception and that the unborn is a living human being that is growing and developing over time.

Tim: Wow! That makes sense. That cleared up a lot of things for me. I am on the fence with this issue. I can see both sides of the argument. I now see that the unborn is a human being, but some women are in challenging situations.

We found common ground about how important it is to care for women in difficult circumstances. Then I asked Tim if he was open to seeing images of abortion, and he said yes.

Tim: Wow. That is horrible.

Andrea: I agree. Do you think abortion is a medical procedure or does an abortion take a life?

Tim: I would say both. Abortion is taking a life, but it is also a medical procedure.

Andrea: Well the purpose of a medical procedure is to promote life, like heart surgery or removing a tumor. Abortion takes a human life.

Tim: That is true. I think women should have a choice, but I am realizing that a woman should not have the choice to kill her unborn baby.

It was energizing to be on campus that day as I spoke with many...open-minded pro-choice students. While there is so much darkness in the world, God is moving.

Note: See jfaweb.org/blog for the rest of the story above (“A Charge to Continue”) and more stories from recent events, including these:

• This Conversation Has Really Opened My Eyes​

• I’ve Never Heard that Perspective Before​

• Putting a Face on Abortion​

• Which Path: Equality or Inequality?​

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and I pray your Advent season is filled with joy as we await the celebration of our Savior’s birth.

For the unborn and their parents,

Kristina Churchman