2022 Case For Support

CASE FOR SUPPORT

IS THE TIME!

THE DEVASTATION OF ROE

The Impact of Abortions on America

LIVES LOST

63.5 million babies made in God’s image denied their God-given right to life.

63.5 million is 19% of the current US population.

1 in 5 pregnancies ended in abortion.

DISPROPORTIONATE IMPACT

40% of all abortion are among African American women, even though they constitute only 7% of the US population.

70% of Planned Parenthood clinics are located within walking distance of minority neighborhoods.

INFILTRATION OF THE CHURCH

4 in 10 women and 5 in 10 men were attending church one or more times per month at the time of their first abortion.

Churches became silent as abortion was moved from a spiritual issue to a political one.

At an average of $500 per abortion, church going people have funded the abortion industry to the tune of 200 million per year.

LOVE, SEX & MARRIAGE DISCONNECTED

86% of women having abortions are unmarried. “My body, my choice” created a generation of men who have been absolved of responsibility.

In Care Net’s national surveys of women and men who have been involved in abortions, both cited the father as the biggest influence in the abortion decision.

JOHN 10:10

THE THIEF COMES ONLY TO STEAL AND KILL AND DESTROY...

NOW IS THE TIME For the Pro Abundant Life Movement!

For 49 years we prayed for the day. For 47 years we prepared for the day. For almost 10 years, Care Net has been implementing a God-inspired Pro Abundant Life game plan in anticipation of the day. On June 24, 2022, the day arrived - Roe was finally overturned, praise God!

In this special edition Case For Support, we reflect on how God has worked powerfully through Care Net, touching on key moments in our history, sharing some of the amazing stories Care Net Ministry Partners helped write, and sharing where we are headed in a post- Roe world.

Now is the time the Pro Abundant Life movement was created for!

In the Last 14 Years at Care Net Affiliated Pregnancy Centers

LIVES SAVED

PRESENTATIONS

CARE NET’S 4 STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

Pregnancy Decision Line is Care Net's strategic program that provides immediate coaching to women and men facing difficult pregnancy decisions. PDL coaches also offer the hope of the Gospel and connect callers to local affiliated pregnancy centers.

Care Net seeks to influence the culture by transforming hearts and minds so that regardless of what the laws are, abortion becomes unthinkable in our homes, churches, and communities.

EMERGENCY CARE INFLUENCING the CULTURE

SHORT-TERM CARE

Pregnancy Centers are local, nonprofit organizations that provide compassionate support to women and men faced with difficult pregnancy decisions. Care Net provides centers with the training and resources they need to serve their local communities with excellence.

KEY STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

LONG-TERM CARE

Care Net is equipping churches to offer compassion, hope, help, and discipleship to women and men in their communities that are facing pregnancy decisions. We also offer spiritual and emotional post-abortion recovery and care.

Building BridgesStopping the Cycle

BUT I HAVE COME THAT THEY MAY HAVE LIFE, AND HAVE IT ABUNDANTLY.

A MINISTRY IS BORN

Care Net was founded in 1975 as the Christian Action Council (CAC) by renowned scholar Dr. Harold O. J. Brown, with the advice and encouragement of former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. C. Everett Koop, Rev. Billy Graham, and renowned theologian Dr. Francis Schaeffer. Since its beginning, Care Net has been the key organization impacting America in two realms: (1) the culture’s attitudes about abortion and life, and (2) the on-the-ground work of saving the lives of unborn children and serving pregnant mothers, fathers, and those close to them.

The primary focus at Care Net’s founding was to engage Christ followers in responding to the abortion crisis caused by the decision in Roe v. Wade , and to challenge emerging threats to the sanctity of human life, such as fetal tissue research, genetic engineering, assisted suicide, and euthanasia.

In 1978, CAC found itself at the organic birth of the pregnancy center movement and began to research and develop a model for pregnancy centers. CAC quickly became the ‘go to’ leader for best practices in the young pregnancy center movement and positioned the organization to mentor, council and direct centers across the nation in a unified effort for life. In 1995, CAC officially changed its name to Care Net.

“What you did was wrong in God’s eyes—but He has not rejected or abandoned you. He loves you, just as He loved the child that was growing in your womb. When Christ died on the cross, all your sins— without exception—were transferred to Him. He took upon Himself the judgment you deserved and “He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins” (1 John 2:2). Accept God’s gift of forgiveness today by turning to Christ and by faith inviting Him to come into your life.”

Key Moments

The Pregnancy Center movement begins during unprecedented legal changes in Canada which legalized abortion.

A loose network of mostly Catholic pregnancy centers established in the US.

US Supreme Court rules in Roe v Wade making abortion legal at anytime during pregnancy.

Christian Action Counsel (what would later become known as Care Net) is formed.

DR. HAROLD OJ BROWN Care Net Founder

DR. C. EVERETT KOOP

BILLY GRAHAM

LEADING PREGNANCY CENTERS

Beginning with our first pregnancy center affiliate in 1980, Care Net has been a leader in providing pregnancy centers with excellent training for staff, volunteers, and board members; life-affirming printed and digital resources for clients; and support from a team of highly trained pregnancy center specialists and staff. Not only does our network serve 150,000+ clients a year, 95% of clients say that they would recommend their local pregnancy center to a friend.

Each pregnancy center team member and ministry supporter has a personal impact on individual stories of women, men, and children who are alive today because of support that these centers offer!

1984

SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE SUNDAY

Care Net created and promoted “Sanctity of Human Life Sunday” which has become a well-known, annual pro-life event within churches. Care Net requested and received from President Reagan a Presidential Proclamation in which he said, “I call upon the citizens of this blessed land to gather on that day in homes and places of worship to give thanks for the gift of life, and to reaffirm our commitment to the dignity of every human being and the sanctity of each human life.”

FIRST NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Care Net held its first national conference in Herman, CA, to engage and equip individuals to serve those considering abortion in their communities, and we have had a national conference ever since. This year we held our 39th conference in Phoenix, AZ, and it was our largest ever with 1,600 attendees from pregnancy centers and other Pro-Life groups, and more than 85 training workshops.

TRAINING FOR PREGNANCY CENTER VOLUNTEERS

Care Net developed and released Serving with Care and Integrity - a robust, volunteer training manual for pregnancy center volunteers which trained thousands of pregnancy center volunteers every year. This training was completely updated in 2018 and renamed Compassion, Hope, and Help which is now the premier resources for training pregnancy center staff and volunteers at Care Net affiliated pregnancy centers.

1980

Christian Action Counsel (CAC) welcomes its first pregnancy center affiliate in Baltimore, MD

1984 1988

CAC establishes Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, hosts first National Conference and releases flagship curriculum.

The Canadian Supreme Court overturns all limitations on abortion. Only North Korea and China had equally permissive abortion laws.

Christian Action Counsel (CAC) changes its name to Care Net, to emphasize serving with care.

IMPACT OF PREGNANCY CENTERS

IN THE LAST 14 YEARS AT CARE NET-AFFILIATED PREGNANCY CENTERS

More than 1.5 MILLION free ultrasound scans

3 Out Of 4 Women

Who Are Considering Abortion When They Visit a Care Net Pregnancy Center Choose Life For Their Unborn Children

More than 1.4 MILLION received parenting support and education

More than 2.1 MILLION people received material resources

More than 5 MILLION free pregnancy tests

Jeannette & Miguel Choose Life

“Miguel and I were working as counselors at a summer camp when I began to suspect that I was pregnant. As soon as we got home, I took a pregnancy test, and it came back positive. I did some research and found an ad for Lighthouse Pregnancy Resource Center that said, ‘Pregnant & Scared?’ This was, in fact, exactly how I felt. At that time, I was strongly considering abortion. When we arrived we were greeted with warmth and understanding. I felt so comfortable there and was able to honestly express my fears and concerns. My peer counselor walked me through all of my options and told me about a nearby center that offered free ultrasounds. I knew that I wanted to see the ultrasound.

The moment we saw our baby on the screen, we knew that we had to consider what was best for our unborn child. We called Lighthouse and told them that we were going to keep our baby. Lighthouse became a source of strength and helped us become the people we have always wanted to be.” Miguel added, “I would simply like to say that without the guidance of the Lighthouse family we would not be the strong, confident and loving new parents we are now going to be. Thank you for being a light and helping us step out of the darkness.”

Key Moments

2002

Former Care Net president Guy Condon’s book “Fatherhood Aborted” is released.

Care Net launches Option Line with Heartbeat International to connect women to local pregnancy centers.

2008

Time magazine article affirms influence of the pregnancy center movement.

Care Net joins other pro-life organizations to produce the first-ever, in-depth report on pregnancy centers’ national impact called, A Passion to Serve, A Vision for Life.

LAUNCHING PREGNANCY DECISION LINE

In 2012, sensing God’s calling to offer callers more than a referral to a pregnancy center, Care Net launched Pregnancy Decision Line (PDL), the first national call center providing immediate pregnancy decision coaching to women and men considering abortion. Research shows that, on average, a woman who is considering abortion takes only nine days after suspecting her pregnancy to abort her child. PDL meets parents as they are actively deciding on whether or not to abort their child and, after providing lifeaffirming counseling, PDL refers callers to a local pregnancy center for additional information and support. PDL coaches also look for opportunities to share the Gospel during every call.

The voice sounded hushed... frightened.

Our PDL coach could tell the young woman on the other line was in trouble.

“Where are you?” the coach asked. “I’m in the bathroom at the clinic, waiting for my procedure.”Sydney* was calling from the abortion clinic.

She’d taken strong prescription drugs early in her pregnancy and was terrified by the thought of birth defects. After an ultrasound, her doctor said she was 11 weeks along and everything looked normal... but Sydney just wasn’t sure. So she’d made her appointment at the abortion clinic.

But, as she counted down the minutes to end her baby’s life ... Her resolve faltered.

Overwhelmed, she fled the exam room to collect her thoughts. In a bathroom stall, she frantically searched online for answers on her phone...and found Pregnancy Decision Line.

When the PDL coach encouraged Sydney to trust her doctor’s assessment, Sydney felt freed. She chose LIFE for her child and walked right out of the clinic.

2012 (a)

In partnership with Regent University, Care Net begins annually awarding a full four-year college scholarship to a pregnancy center client.

2012 (b)

Care Net launches Pregnancy Decision Line.

2012 (c)

Roland Warren becomes the president and CEO of Care Net.

2012 (d)

Care Net conducts African American Leaders Summits in Dallas, TX, Detroit, MI; and Hartford, CT.

“HELLO? I NEED HELP.”

A NEW GOSPEL-FOCUSED MISSION & VISION

Saving lives for this world is critically important, but saving lives for eternity is the most important thing Care Net does.

In 2014, Roland Warren (Care Net’s President and CEO) was reading an article on the pro-life movement when God impressed the words “Pro Abundant Life” on his heart. This led to a change in Care Net’s mission and vision, with a focus on the transforming power of the Gospel.

What began as a new mission and vision has turned into a movement that is changing the way people view and do ministry to women and men facing pregnancy decisions.

OUR VISION

Care Net envisions a culture where women and men faced with pregnancy decisions are transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ and empowered to choose life for their unborn children and abundant life for their families.

OUR MISSION

Acknowledging that every human life begins at conception and is worthy of protection, Care Net offers compassion, hope, and help to anyone considering abortion by presenting them with realistic alternatives and Christ-centered support through our life-affirming network of pregnancy centers, churches, organizations, and individuals.

Key Moments

2015

Care Net adopts a new Pro Abundant Life Mission and Vision and hosts 30th National Conference, in Denver, CO

Roland gives “Are We Ready to Win if Roe is Reversed?” speech at Family Research Council event.

2016 (a) 2016 (b)

Care Net launches Centers of Excellence University© to help train pregnancy center staff.

Care Net launches Making Life Disciples® to equip churches.

PRO ABUNDANT LIFE OBJECTIVES

BECAUSE the only source of true and lasting transformation is the Gospel. Care Net helps lead people into transformational relationships with Jesus Christ, breaking the cycle of repeat unintended pregnancies, and connecting pregnancy center clients to the local church for discipleship and long-term support.

BECAUSE 86% of abortions in the United States are among unmarried women, Care Net promotes healthy marriage as a critical factor in preventing abortions and as the optimal environment to raise children in accordance with God’s design for the family. The best way to ensure children thrive in life is when they are raised by their own, married parents.

BECAUSE the father of an unborn baby is the most influential factor in a mother’s decision to abort, we work to break the cycle of abortion by engaging the father. Positive father involvement prevents abortion, and post-birth, children with involved, responsible, and committed fathers fare far better in various ways.

BECAUSE our culture-at-large no longer values the sanctity of human life and the sanctity of the family as God designed it, we seek to influence the culture by transforming hearts and minds so that regardless of what the laws are, abortion becomes unthinkable in our homes, churches, and communities.

BECAUSE those who have experienced the pain of abortion are often the best to minister to those currently considering abortion, Care Net seeks to equip the Church to facilitate forgiveness and healing through Christ to those suffering from past abortions. In turn, those who have experienced healthy recovery from abortion will be equipped and empowered to serve those who are currently making pregnancy decisions.

2018 2020

Roland meets with Vice President Mike Pence prior to the March for Life.

Care Net releases Compassion, Hope, and Help, an update to our flagship training resource for pregnancy decision coaches.

Care Net provides special training and support to pregnancy centers and churches during COVID-19 lock downs.

ENGAGING THE CHURCH

WHAT MAKING LIFE DISCIPLES IS

Making Life Disciples (MLD) is a practical, non-political “basic training” to equip a group of first responders in a church or parish to offer compassion, hope, help, and discipleship to women and men facing pregnancy decisions.

WHAT MAKING LIFE DISCIPLES DOES

• Equips the church to watch for and reach the abortion-vulnerable in their midst.

• Equips the church with sensitivity to and healing resources for the post-abortive.

• Builds bridges that connect pregnancy center clients with local church discipleship.

IMPORTANT FOR THE CHURCH

62% of women who have abortions associate themselves as religiously affiliated, with 30% identifying as Protestant and 24% as Catholic.

This means that 54% of women having abortions identify as Protestant and Catholic.54%

Source: Guttmacher Institute

NEARLY

4 OUT OF 10 WOMEN

Were attending a church once a month or more at the time of their first abortion

Source: Care Net/Lifeway 2015 National Survey

Key Moments

2021

Fatherhood Pilot Project launches to build fatherhood champions in our network of pregnancy centers.

2022 (a)

Care Net holds first ever Pro Life Men’s Summit in Dallas, TX.

MORE THAN 5 OUT OF 10 MEN

Were attending a church once a month or more at the time of their first abortion

Source: Care Net/Lifeway 2021 National Survey

(b)

Making Life Disciples 2.0 redesigned and reformated for easier church engagement.

(c)

Care Net holds largest national conference in its history, with 1,600 attendees in Phoenix, AZ.

TAKING THE PRO ABUNDANT LIFE MESSAGE TO THE CULTURE

Legal and political advocacy plays a critical role in saving lives, but hearts must also be changed. The overturning of Roe v. Wade did not end unplanned pregnancies or the ability for women to have abortions -- especially with the increasing availability of the abortion pill. As a Pro Abundant Life organization, Care Net is committed to providing life support to those making pregnancy decisions by ministering with compassionate care to women and men facing pregnancy decisions and dedicating ourselves to eliminating the desire for abortion, regardless of what the law says.

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REGENT SCHOLARSHIP:

Every year Care Net partners with Regent University to give a pregnan cy center client a full ride scholarship. This year’s recipient was Kayla who found out she was pregnant with her son Oliver at 17. Initially, she was scared of being a young mom and of the judgment she thought would come with it. But when she went into

her local pregnan cy center, those worries quickly faded. She was reassured by the loving, nonjudg mental staff and said “I never knew what I was capable

of until I was provided with the resources and confidence to do so.” Kayla was not only met with compassion, hope and help, but also an opportunity to grow in her relationship with Christ.

REACHING THE CULTURE

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MAKING LIFE DISCIPLES STORY:

Most recently, we had a man and women come into the center who requested another couple to walk alongside them during their pregnancy and parenting journey. Our center director was able to call a Life Team coordinator, who prayed, and asked a young couple at the church, who had completed the Making Life Disciples training, if they might consider this opportunity to help. The couple was excited to say yes, and the

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match connection has been a blessing to all. Community Life is expanding the social circle of support and opportunity for our clients, and we at Positive Options look forward to building more of those connections within our church communities.

AmyJo, Director of Church Engagement at Lakeshore Pregnancy Center in Holland, MI

DEAR FRIENDS,

As you have read, the Pro Abundant Life movement was created with a post- Roe world in mind. We have an opportunity now for unprecedented impact.

Until abortion becomes unthinkable, we cannot take our foot off the gas. NOW IS THE TIME for the Pro Abundant Life movement. Our message and approach were created for exactly this moment in time. Together, let’s seize this moment to make an enormous impact for life and for God’s Kingdom!

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” John 10:10

Yours for Abundant Life, Roland Warren, President and CEO

FEDERAL LAW HAS CHANGED, BUT THESE THINGS HAVE NOT:

• women and men will still make decisions that lead to unplanned pregnancies

• roughly half of US states will still provide abortion on demand (and many up to birth)

• at-home chemical abortions will continue to grow in popularity

• the enemy of our souls will still be looking to destroy life made in God’s image.

• People facing unplanned pregnancies need the hope that only Jesus can offer

God will continue to use your partnership to save unborn lives and impact their families through:

Decision Line

Centers

Life Disciples

The Fatherhood Project

Recovery and Care

Outreach and Engagement

Men

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