As Father's Day approaches, Morris Nading, the Pregnancy Care Center's Men's Ministry Coordinator, shares a little bit about why reaching one father at a time is so important in the work that is done at the PCC.
Why is the Men’s Ministry a crucial part of the work we do at the Pregnancy Care Center?
“I believe the Men’s Ministry is crucial because the family values continue in a downward spiral. It has always been and will continue to be the man’s responsibility to lead the family. When the father is absent from the home, it has been proven statistically, children are more apt to fail in school, they are more prone to drug and alcohol use and are more likely to be incarcerated as a teenager.”
What do you see as the biggest need of the men that come into the center?
“In the Men’s Ministry at the PCC we have a wonderful opportunity to address these young men about their responsibilities of becoming a father. There has become a generational decay of fathering in the American society today. When these young men come into our center, we have learned that some do not know their father or if they do, their relationship has not been in their son’s best interest. This allows our male counselors the privilege to meet with them one on one and give them a beautiful picture of how fathers are to raise and love their children. We pray the information we share about fatherhood will help bridge the gap between these young men and their children.”
How do the male volunteer’s best meet the needs of the men that come into the center?
“The best way to meet the needs of these young men is to first set up a rapport with them. In has to be expressed through our character and attitude how much we care about them and to show we are interested in them. They need to see something different in us than they do in themselves. We also must be vulnerable and transparent with them. When they become comfortable with us they become relaxed and God will open doors of opportunity for the Gospel. We can teach and educate in the counseling room but ultimately the Gospel will meet their needs. We must be faithful men and God will bring the harvest.”
Recently at the Pregnancy Care Center we looked deeper into the purpose of an Ambassador. One could easily define an ambassador as a messenger or spokesperson. However, when looking at the role of a Pregnancy Care Center ambassador it is much more than a spokesperson. Since working with and getting to know our ambassadors I have come to realize these are amazing people whom love their church and are passionate about the work of the PCC. Many would say “I know I can’t do it all but I can do something” and that is all it takes. An ambassador of the Pregnancy Care Center is the connection between the local church and the Center and therefore is crucial to the ministry of the PCC. It is through the ambassador that the Center accomplishes four things:1. Ambassadors help the PCC become integrated and anchored within the church.
2. As a strong relationship develops between the PCC and your church, PCC can refer clients to your church.
3. Ambassadors help us find ways to assist your church in its stand for the sanctity of human life.
4. Ambassadors share information about PCC programs with members of their church so they can receive our services.
If your church does not have an ambassador and you would like to get involved please contact Abby Glasser at abbyg@affirminglifeonline.org. Being an ambassador is a great way to serve not only the Pregnancy Care Center but also those you worship with. It requires a little amount of time but can make a significant impact and be incredibly fulfilling.
