Amy Jones, Founder of Servants for Life in Raleigh NC. Amy has 24 years experience in pro-life ministry and maternity housing

Jodi Burns Executive Director of Heart of Hope Sanctuary for Women in Louisiana since March 2010

Mark served as Ruth Harbor’s second Executive Director from 2002-2022. In April 2023, he started as Development Director. Prior to Ruth Harbor, Mark managed the non-profit GuideOne Foundation. His varied background also includes athletic director, instructor, and marketing communications. Mark’s BA is from Cedarville University. Mark and his wife, Deb, have three grown children and five grandchildren. He loves to invest in others in order to see them grow and enjoys his role on a recreational soccer team

Sue Baumgarten, Served as Housemom, Board Member and Executive Director of LifeHouse Houston

Emily Prins, Founder and served as ED of Expect Hope, a Christ-centered residential program in Bronx, NY for unsupported, expectant women.

Sarah has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Walden University and a Bachelor’s in Biblical Counseling from Pillsbury Seminary. She has worked with teens and young adults for over 15 years. Sarah believes that Christ transforms lives and that no woman should have to choose abortion. She has been married to Todd for over 20 years and they have three children.

In 2016, Ashley Potts, along with her husband, Kevin founded Selah Creek - a home, offering safety, care, and gospel-centered support to pregnant women and moms with children.

Meghan DeLuca was born and raised in South Florida where she and her husband raised their three children. After more than 20 years in commercial property management, development, and association management, Meghan’s role as a board member of Lifeline Family Center transitioned to a calling as the successor to the Founder. Her first call of duty as the organization’s President and Executive Director was to tackle a complete rebranding of Lifeline Family Center – now known as Thrive. Meghan has lead Thrive to become the safe haven for pregnant women and single mothers in Southwest Florida. She is dedicated and invested in the success of those she serves and recognized by her peers as shown by the organization’s latest honor – 2022 Nonprofit of the Year -- presented by The Community Foundation ENPY awards.

Stephanie Fears is the founder and executive director of Mercy Manor. She has over 15 years experience in the pregnancy help movement. During her time as director, she has developed 4 major programs under the Mercy Manor umbrella: 1) Residential Program Ministry Home for minors (13-18) in crisis pregnancy, 2) Non-Residential Community Program for anyone / any age experiencing a crisis pregnancy, 3) Born Again Thrift Store Job Skills Training and Work Program, 4) Risk Avoidance Program.

Kesha Franklin is the Program Coordinator at Lifeline Village Maternity Home. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a Master of Science in Studies in Human Behavior. God opened the door for Kesha to minister to women who desire to establish a new way of living. She is passionate about serving women who finds themselves in a unplanned pregnancy. During her 17 years of ministry, she has had the privilege to serve over 100 women and babies. Kesha has a testimony of 2 teenage unplanned pregnancies which she is able to use when ministering to those she serves. Kesha has been married for over twenty years and has 3 wonderful children and 2 grandchildren.

Amber has a degree in Social Work and has been serving for 15+ years in the US and internationally in human resources and service projects. Her prior work experiences have developed her current skill sets to work with people across demographics relationally and administratively. Amber’s role within ESTHER Homes is not only administrative, but she works directly + lives with the families to map out and research different resource options that best meet their direct needs.

2024 is the 39th National Christian Housing Conference. Originally held in Lancaster, PA, then Raleigh, NC, the conference is now held in a different location every year where a host home can be toured. Each committee member has seasoned experience in the housing ministry and comes with a unique perspectives and background in this specialized field of ministry.

​Purpose Statement
We empower maternity and aftercare housing ministries to cultivate Christ-centered family life with those they serve.
 
Mission Statement
Our mission is to equip and encourage board and staff members of emerging and seasoned ministries with fellowship, tools, and resources for effective programming.
 
Vision Statement
Our vision is that each attendee will be strengthened with renewed passion and vision to fulfill God’s purpose with excellence in their home.
 
Core Values
Christ-centered – Promotion of Christ-centeredness enriches the well-being of the attendees and
        strengthens the basis of how they conduct ministry in the home.
                                 Family – To be a safe environment for ministries and homes to process, learn, grow, and build healthy relationships.
Excellence – Pursuing excellence honors Christ and strengthens ministries.
Intimacy – Offering a structure conducive to individual care and counsel.
Affordability - Making valuable resources attainable for housing ministries.
Collaborative – We honor and work with skilled and knowledgeable individuals who share our values which encourages others to do the same.
Guidance - Submission to the authority of Christ in our discernment through presence-based leadership